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happy with cheese, wine and bread

January 23, 2012

Ok, so I’m happiest with Jamie, Natalie and Olivia, but these three are a pretty close second. This combo has been my meal many a nights – intentionally. There’s nothing like sitting on our patio, opening a bottle of wine, and enjoying a nice cheese selection with crusty, warm bread over a great conversation. Or [...]

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quick bites: soho, spice, bruell & wells

January 12, 2012

Lots of good stuff happening, folks. Much of which I’m pretty behind on helping to spread the word. So here’s a quick look at things I think you’d find of interest. One of my favorite power couples, Ben and Jackie Bebenroth, have opened their first restaurant, Spice Kitchen & Bar – right across from The [...]

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sawyer to battle on iron chef

January 11, 2012

Be sure to tune in or set your DVR to Iron Chef American on Jan 22 at 10 p.m. when chef Jonathon Sawyer battles chef Zakarian. Or better yet, head to The Greenhouse and watch in person with their first ever tweet up (or tweet from the comfort of your couch and follow along #teamsawyer).There [...]

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the incredible shrinking chef

January 4, 2012

2012 is off to a very good start for the Whalen family. And last night, I felt like we were a part of that very proud, very loving family. If you have seen Rocco lately, then you know there’s now a lot less of him to love. That’s because he has made some serious life [...]

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veggie u results

December 27, 2011

Hope everyone had a great holiday. Here’s to a 2012 filled with much health, happiness and joy (and of course, good eats!). The Veggie U fundraiser has come to a close. We raised a total of $3,910, for a grand total of $11,750 donated since we started this drive in 2009. That is simply amazing [...]

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last-minute holiday gift idea

December 15, 2011

A message from my friends over at Gatherings Kitchen: Hello and holly jolly to all last minute foodie fanatics! Do we have good news for you! Gatherings Kitchen in Lakewood will be offering complimentary sticky buns, coffee and a few other sweet treats to those of you who would like to swing by Wednesday, December [...]

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there is such a thing as a (partially) free lunch

December 12, 2011

Free food! Sound good? Then how about this: free food with no strings attached. Nada. Zip. Zilch. This Thursday, Dec 15th, Key Bank will pick up part of your lunch tab, at least $10. Participating restaurants include: Chinato, Barley House, Chocolate Bar, Corner Alley, Pura Vida and Flannery’s. You don’t have to be a Key [...]

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do good. eat good. take three.

November 30, 2011

‘Tis the season to help, right? The majority of us have the good fortune to dine out, shop our local grocers and markets, and even grow our own eats. Something we may even take for granted. We read about food. We value and appreciate food. We know the importance of eating right (most of the [...]

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thankful. and full.

November 21, 2011

I’m not afraid of cooking. Give me a recipe and I’ll try anything. The kitchen is my favorite room. But Thanksgiving, well, that’s not just cooking. That’s the meal – the meal that nearly everyone claims as their favorite. The one that they wait all year for, and if it stinks, you have to wait [...]

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the underdog

November 19, 2011

What a clever little name. Happy Dog just got a whole lot happier. In the basement of everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar and hot dog destination is a new hangout, The Underdog, a 40-seat bar and game room. The Underdog will feature a full bar, three classic pinball games, shuffle board, 48 classic arcade games plus [...]

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