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Carmen Anthony Cakebread Wine Dinner

Experience the wines of Cakebread Cellars with Carmen Anthony's newest wine dinner on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 6 pm. Napa Valley's Cakebread Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery promoting quality wine, organic food and a healthy lifestyle.  Each of their wines will be paired with a unique dish from the 4-course dinner. Carmen Anthony Steakhouse of New Haven is located at 660 State Street, New Haven, CT. The cost of the dinner is $75/person not including tax and gratuity.  For more information, click here. To make a reservation call, 203.773.1444. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:40:31-04:00September 20th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Xocolatti Opened in Soho

Xocolatti (choco-latti) — a shop for chocolate lovers — opened recently in Soho, New York (172 Prince Street). The name is a creative twist on the Aztec word xocolātl (cacao), which the ancients believed to be a food of the gods and was a luxury reserved for royalty. The store features an assortment of handmade truffles, slates and authentic gelato. The gelato is made from the freshest fruits and non-homogenized milk from local farms. New flavors will be introduced on a seasonal basis, with some current truffle flavor including sake, champagne, caramel and milk. For more information, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-09-03T13:24:36-04:00September 19th, 2011|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Eggland’s Best Prize Pack Giveaway

Better Taste. Better Nutrition. Better Eggs. That’s what makes Eggland’s Best America’s #1 Egg! Compared to ordinary eggs, EB eggs contain 25% less saturated fat, 10 times more Vitamin E, 3 times more Vitamin B12, 2 times more Vitamin D, and double the Omega 3! Eggland's Best eggs also contain 35% more lutein than ordinary eggs, 125 mg choline, 175mg of cholesterol and are a good source of Vitamin B2. When you see the red “EB” stamp on each egg, you know you are getting the best - Eggland's Best! Eggland's Best farm-fresh eggs are available in regular, Cage Free and Organic varieties! Eggland’s Best and Bite of the Best [...]

By |2011-09-15T09:19:26-04:00August 11th, 2011|Done Deals|11 Comments
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Win a Chobani Greek Yogurt Variety Pack

Chobani Greek Yogurt is committed to providing all-natural high-quality products. Unlike some regular yogurt brands that rely on additives, Chobani custom blends special yogurt cultures, adds to fresh milk and strains the yogurt to make it creamy and high in protein. The unique straining process is what makes yogurt "Greek," full of flavor and health benefits: All natural. No preservatives. No artificial flavors. No synthetic growth hormones: no rBST-treated milk. Includes 5 live & active cultures, including 3 probiotics. Made with real fruit. Twice the protein of regular yogurts. A good source of bone-building calcium. Gluten-Free and Kosher-Certified. Safe for people with corn, nut and soy allergies. For additional nutritional [...]

By |2011-09-03T09:36:33-04:00July 27th, 2011|Done Deals, Freebies|196 Comments
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Pacific Dining Car: 24/7 Dining in LA

The Pacific Dining Car — a tasty destination in Los Angeles — is one the cities oldest restaurants, now run by 4th generation family member Wesley Idol. The original car, located in downtown LA since 1923, offers an array of mouth-watering dishes 24/7 including cowboy steak, blueberry or banana walnut pancakes, famous strawberry shortcake and a great hot cup of Joe. This summer the Pacific Dining Car revamped the late night menu, weekly entertainment, specials for kids and a variety of other “social makeovers” to draw foodies and a nightlife crowd. It's possible you’ll brush shoulders with one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces as everyone wants a great meal. - [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00July 23rd, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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British Beer Experience at London’s Quilon

London's Quilon has recently unveiled an authentic “British beer experience” — a 5-course British beer and Indian cuisine pairing menu by Chef Sriram Vishwanathan Aylur. Appetizing combinations include: Baked Black Cod paired with Innis & Gunn Blonde Oak Aged Beer from Edinburgh;  Lamb Biryani cooked with traditional Malabar spice paired with Chalky’s Bite from Cornwall. In addition, Quilon’s menus feature ethnic and progressive dishes, with specialties including Spotted Grouper spiced with Chili, Lemon, Mustard and Herbs, Lobster with Mango and Ginger and whole Sea-Bass cooked with chopped Button Onion, Tomato, Lime Juice and Chlli, served wrapped in Banana Leaf. The Quilon Restaurant at 51 Buckingham Gate is a stone’s throw from [...]

By |2017-10-24T07:55:10-04:00July 14th, 2011|World Restaurants, World Travel|0 Comments
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NoMI Kitchen Opens in Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago’s new restaurant NoMI Kitchen opened June 3rd. NoMI Kitchen is based on the idea that the center of the home is the kitchen, where family and friends gather – an everyday occasion place. The new unique design presents the kitchen as the focal point, showcasing the culinary team. Rich, wooden tables in place of white tablecloths and contemporary tones of dark browns, creams and pops of color infuse the space with warmth and complement the original mosaic tile floors. A new artisanal cheese cave featuring imported selections is located in the Wine Cellar. NoMI Garden adds a new backdrop to its outdoor terrace with a 30 ft [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:47-04:00July 6th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Taste of Playa 2011

Playa del Carmen’s annual Taste of Playa — the Riviera Maya’s premier culinary festival — will take place November 20, 2011, in Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. This day-long event will offer an opportunity to sample a wide variety of cuisines created by many of the region’s local chefs. Over 40 restaurants, bars and specialty food merchants  from the area will offer their signature dishes to a crowd that is anticipated to exceed 7000 people. Taste of Playa is a community-oriented culinary event that celebrates the creativity and diverse cultural influences of chefs on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. The event is open to the [...]

By |2017-10-24T07:44:23-04:00July 5th, 2011|World, World Restaurants, World Travel|0 Comments
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Spice Market Offers $5 Menu Items in July

Spice Market, located inside the W Atlanta-Midtown, is offering a special $5 menu from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July.  In the bar area, guests can choose from a selection of drinks and dishes priced at just $5 each including: • Whiskey Passion Fizz • Brancott Sauvignon Blanc • MacMurray Pinot Noir • Crios Malbec • Charles de Fère Sparkling Wine • Vietnamese Spring Roll • Fragrant Mushroom Egg Rolls with Galangal Emulsion • Crispy calamari with Basil Salt and Citrus Sriracha Emulsion • Chicken Skewer with Lime Dipping Sauce • Charred Chili-Rubbed Beef Skewer with Thai Basil Dipping Sauce Spice Market (in [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00July 2nd, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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A Grand Ole Soupabration to Benefit Elephant Seals

"A Grand Ole Soupabration" on September 10, 2011 pits Central Coast chefs and restaurants competing for the best soups around, at a fundraiser benefiting Friends of the Elephant Seal (see note), a nonprofit organization. The event will be held at 1155 Cayucos Creek Road, Cayucos, CA from noon to 5 pm. Food Network celebrity Chef Rahm Fama and Los Angeles celebrity chef, Dakota Weiss are among the celebrity judges to pick the best one. Festivities include: sampling the artisanal soups  and voting for your favorite soup, a non-alcoholic beverages, horseshoe competitions, raffles,  a silent auction  and a caramel apple dip booth. Tickets, which are now on sale) are $40 per [...]

By |2017-09-01T15:09:14-04:00June 30th, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Celebrate the Fourth at PRESS Lounge Rooftop

PRESS Lounge is hosting a Fourth of July celebration complete with unobstructed views of the fireworks over the Hudson River in Manhattan. The festivities will feature an open bar and local farm-sourced American cuisine from Chefs Charles Rodriguez and Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez at $300 per person that includes the following passed appetizers and buffet menu available from 6 to 10 pm. Appetizers: Tempura shrimp sweet hot mustard Ricotta and cherry tomatoes crostini Seared filet of beef with horseradish crème fraiche on cheese puff Lobster tacos with chipotle mayo and pickles Grilled Lamb skewers with tomatillo sauce Americana Buffet: Barbeque roasted chickens Cole Slaw Corn bread Roasted pork Heirloom tomato salad with [...]

By |2024-07-21T11:09:18-04:00June 27th, 2011|Rambling, Rooftop|0 Comments
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Mango Taste-Off in Hartford

The Mango Hometown Tour is coming to Hartford on Friday, August 26, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as Chef Chris Torla of Trumbull Kitchen and Chef Billy Grant of Grant's compete in the Ultimate Mango Taste-Off, courtesy of the National Mango Board. The chefs will each create a recipe made for late-night dining using fresh mangos. Both are experts in this arena because of Hartford's many nocturnal college students.  Join the fun at Trumbull Kitchen (150 Trumbull Street, Hartford) to taste each chef’s creation and see whose dish best highlights mango goodness and captures Hartford’s local flair. Seating will be limited. To reserve your free spot, click here.

By |2017-08-31T15:40:32-04:00June 24th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dan’s Taste of Two Forks on July 16th

Dan's Taste of Two Forks will showcase the best culinary talent from the North and South forks of Long Island, including local culinary talent from dozens of East End restaurants, Long Island wineries, premiere local purveyors, and local brewers Southampton Ales & Lagers on Saturday, July 16th, 2011 at Sayre Park in Bridgehampton, NY. The event is  sponsored by Dan's Papers, the Hamptons' weekly newspaper. The Taste of Two Forks line-up of culinary greats include: Blue Parrot, Almond, Star Boggs, Fresno, LT Burger, Georgica, La Plage, Mosaic and Dylan's Candy Bar, and that's just to name a few! Award-winning chef, cookbook author and food activist Marcus Sammuelson will host and [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:48-04:00June 23rd, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ask Emeril Lagasse Your Grilling Questions… Live

Ask Emeril your grilling questions — his favorite barbecue sauce for grilling, strategy for flipping the best burger or  advice on properly preparing a grill — on Facebook on June 29th from 3 to 4 pm (EST). Don’t let last year’s grilling debacle haunt this year’s Fourth of July BBQ. As you fire up the grill for one of the busiest grilling weekends of the season, make sure you’re prepared with the best tips, advice and recipes to make your BBQ a success. This year you have Emeril Lagasse on your side to answer all your burning grilling questions. Just log on to Facebook and visit Emeril’s Grilling Survival Facebook [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:48-04:00June 21st, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|3 Comments
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Father’s Day at Benjamin Steakhouse

The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so celebrate Father’s Day this year with Benjamin Steakhouse and their prefix menu. With 30 years combined experience, Chef McLeod and Benjamin Prelvukaj have designed a “Manhattan Mecca” for steak connoisseurs —  home to many New Yorkers.  Benjamin Steakhouse prides themselves in delivering an unprecedented dining experience. Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19th at Benjamin Steakhouse with the following prefixed menu ($64.95 per person, not including tax & gratuity) PREFIX MENU Choice of Appetizer Four Extra Large Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Arturo’s Cocktail Sauce Lobster Bisque Soup with Lump Lobster and Toast Two Crab Cakes served with Seafood Sauce, [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:05-04:00June 15th, 2011|Rambling, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Lounge at Gotham Steak, Miami

The Lounge at Gotham Steak, the restaurant’s upstairs dining room has been converted into a chic dining and lounge space complete with new lighting and a house DJ, who spins eclectic tunes Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Gone are the white tablecloths and the new, more casual atmosphere features a new lounge menu; The Dining Room continues to serve Gotham’s full a la carte menu of tender aged steaks, succulent seafood and delicious sides.  Gotham Steak, a two-level restaurant that sits just off the historic lobby, is a creative reinterpretation, in both cuisine and design, of a traditional steakhouse. With seating for 300, the dining rooms are outfitted with upholstered custom [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:31-04:00June 9th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Oxnard Salsa Festival, 2011

The 18th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival — a  celebration of everything salsa — runs from from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday July 30 and Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Plaza Park, Fifth and "B" Streets in downtown Oxnard, California. Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, event highlights include Main Stage entertainment with salsa and Latin bands, a large salsa tasting tent, an eclectic vendor marketplace, international foods, kids korner attractions including tortilla art, a salsa recipe contest and much more. Admission and parking are free! For additional festival information, call 805-247-0197 or click here. - Guest contributor

By |2017-09-01T15:09:39-04:00June 3rd, 2011|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Palm Springs Restaurant Week 2011

The Palm Springs  Restaurant Week will be held Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 12, 2011. Encouraging guests to “Eat, See and Stay,” Restaurant Week will feature creations from 100 locations, in addition to value priced specials from top hotels and attractions. Area restaurants will offer diners a three-course prix-fixe menu for $24 or $36. Last year’s menus offered a multitude of flavors to tempt every palate, from eclectic dishes including Hawaiian tuna mojito ceviche, to traditional American cuisine like braised short rib with fall root vegetables, to East Coast thin style pizza. For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus, as well as special hotel packages and other [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:49-04:00May 23rd, 2011|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gonnella Baking Company 125th Anniversary

To celebrate Gonnella Baking Company’s 125th Anniversary in 2011, the company’s founding families are asking customers, current and former employees, and friends to share their favorite Gonnella memories from over the years. “We constantly hear from families who have grown up with Gonnella fresh-baked French loaves at their dinner table,” said Gonnella President Nick Marcucci. “We would like to hear from others who have their own Gonnella bread traditions. Memories can come from anywhere. Maybe it’s biking to the bakery to get a loaf of fresh Gonnella bread for dinner because your mother said dinner wouldn’t be complete without it, or listening to legendary Chicago sports announcer Wesley “Red” Rush [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:32-04:00May 6th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Melting Pot Food Tasting Tour

Taste your way through Farmers Market and along 3rd Street in mid-city Los Angeles. You'll get an insider’s view of the Market and its history while enjoying 3rd Street’s stretch of designer shops, cafes, and restaurants. The tours — which take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and  Sundays from 9:30 am -1:00 pm — may include anything from handmade doughnuts to French cheeses with a stop at Joan’s on Third, the gourmet marketplace and cafe. The exact meeting location will be provided upon purchase of tickets, which cost $49.00 for adults; $25 for children ages 5-12 . For more details or to purchase tickets click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00May 4th, 2011|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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