Farmers’ Markets have their full complement of produce this month, so hopefully this will inspire you to be creative with your favorite fruits and vegetables. –Make a summery salad of watermelon chunks and cherry tomatoes with feta or goat cheese, topped off with chopped mint and pistachios, and tossed with red vinegar and oil. It’s […]
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Grunauer Restaurant
I had not the slightest interest in trying Grunauer restaurant in the Freight House, despite hearing good things about it. Though I always enjoyed the ambiance at the City Tavern, its predecessor, and thought it had one of the prettiest bars in town, I just couldn’t get excited about trying Viennese food. So I was […]
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Red Mango is the latest frozen yogurt franchise to hit the Kansas City market. Started in South Korea in 2002, its first U.S. location was in 2007, in Los Angeles. It has expanded rapidly and is now in 24 states. Red Mango’s concept is similar to Moshi Yo‘s in Leawood, both featuring tart Korean frozen […]
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Pesto is one of life’s greatest delights–whether it is made with arugula, basil, or cilantro. Make up a batch and freeze it in ice cube trays so you’ll always have some on hand: try it as a quick fix for a bland soup; to add a layer of complexity to a sauce; or to perk […]
Read the rest of this entry »Five Bistro in St. Louis
Five Bistro is an anomaly. It’s in on the Hill, the cozy Italian section of St. Louis, yet it’s not an Italian restaurant. It does share a common trait with many of its Hill peers however, in that is family owned and operated, with a strong emphasis on service. Joe and Bonnie Devoti manage the […]
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Many of you subscribe to my blog (thank you!), and I don’t want to flood your email boxes on daily basis. SO, I have started a Facebook page, and will be posting fun links, food findings, recipes, and ideas that I hope will be of interest. You can continue to read my blog for restaurant […]
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I go to DC periodically and enjoy hitting the trendy spots about town. On my last visit, I had delightful meals at two bistros, Ris and Central Michel Richard. Ris is in Foggy Bottom, right near Trader Joe’s and George Washington University. Chef Ris Lacoste is in the kitchen, for the first time in her […]
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