earth hour 2008…

Last year, WWF-Australia organized the inaugural Earth Hour. 2.2 millions residents and 2,100 businesses of Sydney turned off their lights for one hour. This collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year. Many major global cities were […]

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earth hour 2008…

Last year, WWF-Australia organized the inaugural Earth Hour. 2.2 millions residents and 2,100 businesses of Sydney turned off their lights for one hour. This collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year. Many major global cities were […]

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end of an era…

40 Sardines Earlier today, I received the shocking news that 40 Sardines, the beloved and acclaimed restaurant opened by James Beard Award-winning chefs Debbie Gold and Michael Smith, closed its doors. I was in such denial that I drove all the way down to 119th & Roe in Overland Park to confirm this report; all […]

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end of an era…

40 Sardines Earlier today, I received the shocking news that 40 Sardines, the beloved and acclaimed restaurant opened by James Beard Award-winning chefs Debbie Gold and Michael Smith, closed its doors. I was in such denial that I drove all the way down to 119th & Roe in Overland Park to confirm this report; all […]

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the twin city triplets…

This past Monday (March 24, 2008), three Minneapolis chefs were nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Award for “Best Chef Midwest.” I am lucky to say that I ate at all three of their restaurants on a recent, butt-bitingly frosty visit to the Twin Cities. How’s that for foresight? Despite all good intentions to write about that […]

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the twin city triplets…

This past Monday (March 24, 2008), three Minneapolis chefs were nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Award for “Best Chef Midwest.” I am lucky to say that I ate at all three of their restaurants on a recent, butt-bitingly frosty visit to the Twin Cities. How’s that for foresight? Despite all good intentions to write about that […]

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review: a reunion at life…

Amuse Bouche: Brandade and Local Tomato Jam You know the gnocchi are good when the woman sitting next to you turns to her husband and says to him, “These gnocchi are nothing like yours! These are actually very good!!” And, all this time, she thought she hated gnocchi. To kick off my birthday weekend in […]

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review: a reunion at life…

Amuse Bouche: Brandade and Local Tomato Jam You know the gnocchi are good when the woman sitting next to you turns to her husband and says to him, “These gnocchi are nothing like yours! These are actually very good!!” And, all this time, she thought she hated gnocchi. To kick off my birthday weekend in […]

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james beard awards, 2008

Congratulations to all of the finalist nominees for the 2008 James Beard Awards. I’m pleased to announce the nominees from my region, four of whom’s cooking I’ve had the great pleasure of experiencing first hand: BEST CHEF: MIDWEST (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI) Isaac Becker 112 eatery Minneapolis Colby Garrelts bluestem Kansas […]

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james beard awards, 2008

Congratulations to all of the finalist nominees for the 2008 James Beard Awards. I’m pleased to announce the nominees from my region, four of whom’s cooking I’ve had the great pleasure of experiencing first hand: BEST CHEF: MIDWEST (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI) Isaac Becker 112 eatery Minneapolis Colby Garrelts bluestem Kansas […]

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review: the wickedly good hour…

“Hush & Wonder” The Violet Hour I am a neophyte to wine. I’m even more green to cocktails. Believe it or not, I took my first (serious) sip of a cocktail about eight months ago. It was at Tailor. It is called The Crumble. It was very enjoyable. It is no longer (as of posting […]

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review: the wickedly good hour…

“Hush & Wonder” The Violet Hour I am a neophyte to wine. I’m even more green to cocktails. Believe it or not, I took my first (serious) sip of a cocktail about eight months ago. It was at Tailor. It is called The Crumble. It was very enjoyable. It is no longer (as of posting […]

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review: hot diggity doug’s…

My friends and I were expecting a large meal at Avenues later that evening, so among the three of us (one being pregnant), we tried to be responsible and ordered 5 dogs (yet we still managed to hit a tacqueria on our way back) (You can see pictures of and read more about my lunch […]

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review: hot diggity doug’s…

My friends and I were expecting a large meal at Avenues later that evening, so among the three of us (one being pregnant), we tried to be responsible and ordered 5 dogs (yet we still managed to hit a tacqueria on our way back) (You can see pictures of and read more about my lunch […]

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review: eating off the marble pass…

Do you remember that television show “Thirtysomething?” I was like ten years-old when it was in syndication, and I thought it was about old people. Now, I’m one of them. Recently, I crossed that border from being young and irresponsible, to being older and irresponsible: I turned 30. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, I […]

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review: eating off the marble pass…

Do you remember that television show “Thirtysomething?” I was like ten years-old when it was in syndication, and I thought it was about old people. Now, I’m one of them. Recently, I crossed that border from being young and irresponsible, to being older and irresponsible: I turned 30. In anticipation of this momentous occasion, I […]

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review: encouraging gluttony…

Tagliatelle with Foie Gras Meatballs Originally uploaded by ulterior epicure 112 eatery I had the great pleasure of gluttonously stuffing my face at 112 eatery a little over a month ago. It was *freezing* cold outside, which awakened the hearty appetite in my friend and me. Despite having had a nice a three-course lunch at […]

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review: encouraging gluttony…

Tagliatelle with Foie Gras Meatballs Originally uploaded by ulterior epicure 112 eatery I had the great pleasure of gluttonously stuffing my face at 112 eatery a little over a month ago. It was *freezing* cold outside, which awakened the hearty appetite in my friend and me. Despite having had a nice a three-course lunch at […]

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gourmet burgers, part ii: chefburger…

Sources tell me that Rob Dalzell’s new venture in the Power & Light District, chefBURGER, will open its doors today, Monday, March 10. I have no idea if that is for lunch or dinner.  I drove by the corner Saturday, and it appeared ready to go (it’s quite snappy-looking, the odd burger-headed alien-like mascot aside). I’ll be […]

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gourmet burgers, part ii: chefburger…

Sources tell me that Rob Dalzell’s new venture in the Power & Light District, chefBURGER, will open its doors today, Monday, March 10. I have no idea if that is for lunch or dinner.  I drove by the corner Saturday, and it appeared ready to go (it’s quite snappy-looking, the odd burger-headed alien-like mascot aside). I’ll be […]

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