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we love you too, michael

May 22, 2012

In case you missed it, Michael Symon wrote a love letter to Cleveland. Of course, we already know how much he loves our city. And he knows the love is reciprocated. In case you missed it, have a read. Via The Huffington Post Cleveland, You have been my best friend for over 40 years. You [...]

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3rd tour de bruell; kim opening new restaurant

May 20, 2012

Since debuting two years ago, Zack Bruell’s Tour de Bruell has grown in popularity – and offerings. It’s back Memorial Day Weekend and of course there’s a new restaurant in the mix: Cowell & Hubbard. Those who finish by Labor Day have a chance at some really great prizes. Here’s more: Bruell’s team is offering [...]

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congrats, have a lasagna

May 6, 2012

Being Italian, most occasions (ok, all) involve food. Regardless of the situation, we firmly believe food is the answer: It’s a girl! I’ll drop off some dinner. I’m so sorry for your loss. Let me bring some food over later. Congrats on the new digs! Don’t worry about lunch, I have it covered. Party at [...]

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hodge’s

April 28, 2012

I love when good things happen to good people. I’ve known Scott Kuhn, one of the partners behind Hodge’s, since high school, but really got to know him when he opened Washington Place. And I first met Chris Hodgson when he came on the scene with his food truck. I asked if he’d be open [...]

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cheese and wine – ohio style

April 4, 2012

If you are interested in learning more – and sampling – the best of what Ohio has to offer in terms of my favorite pairing, wine and cheese, I can’t think of a better person to do it than Brandon Chrostowski at L’Albatros. On Monday, April 23, he will host another amazing wine and cheese [...]

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fave dish in town?

April 2, 2012

This is actually not an easy question as there are plenty of things I tend to order over and over… like the clams and foie gras at Greenhouse. Anything cheese-related at L’Albatros. The curry chicken at Umami. But when asked about that one dish – the dish that never disappoints, that I crave and persuade [...]

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introducing edible cleveland (plus a chance to win)

March 26, 2012

This April, a new food-centric publication will debut: edible Cleveland (my super talented, in-the-know friend Heidi Robb is one of the contributors!). The magazine’s mission is to bring attention to the people and stories that make up our local food community. Edible Cleveland serves as resources for finding out what’s in season, who’s producing it, and where [...]

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salad, three ways

March 21, 2012

It feels like everyday I’m discovering something new about downtown. I am absolutely loving being part of the workforce down here. And I’m not gonna lie – it’s even better with weather days like today. But I can’t seem to get past going to the same lunch spots. Not that I’m complaining – I am [...]

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get your vote on, cleveland

March 6, 2012

I could care less about college basketball, the Final Four or frankly – any college sport (I went to BGSU in the ’90s – we weren’t good at sports!). But this is a bracket I could get into… Cleveland Magazine has put together a fun little competition among many of your favorite local bloggers – [...]

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chefs for chardon

March 3, 2012

Each of us assumes we have tomorrow. Yet, not one of us actually knows for sure. Sadly, no one understands this better than the parents of those students taken too soon in Chardon and Bowling Green. I don’t know how it happened or when, but all I know is that life today is simply not [...]

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