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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