I could tell from looking at the recipe that this was going to be a colorful dish. But it was so much more than a pretty face. The flavors and texture were dynamite. Easily a keeper in my recipe file; I might even pull it out for the holidays. The only change I made […]
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Urban Table
Urban Table is the hot new concept from the owners of BRGR in Corinth. Though located in the suburbs, it has a very urbane, chic look going on, one that would fit in beautifully in the cities of Chicago or New York. Though the location for this kind of operation is curious, and would seem […]
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If Chef Charles D’Ablaing has his way, the restaurant in the Raphael Hotel will be a sleeper no more. Chaz (so named well before D’Ablaing took over the kitchen) has been around for years, but until recently, the menu lacked panache and creativity. D’Ablaing, who recently left Webster House after several successful years wowing diners […]
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The buzz is that Megan and Colby Garrelts are considering opening a second restaurant in Kansas, far south of their highly acclaimed Bluestem in Westport, MO. Rather than take the plunge, they have wisely chosen to tip a few toes in the water first. The Garrelts have taken over the management of Trezo Vino in […]
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Recently my niece, author of Season with Reason, posted a recipe for beet and carrot soup that looked stunning. At the time, we still had an abundance of both vegetables in our garden and this seemed like the perfect way to use them. It was. The soup is easy, vibrant, healthful and delicious. Each bite […]
Read the rest of this entry »Green Dirt Farm cheese appreciation event
We are so fortunate to have an operation like Green Dirt Farm in our midst. Located near Weston, MO, it’s a true gem. Owned by Sarah Hoffman and Jacqueline Smith, the farm raises sheep and produces the highest quality lamb and farmstead cheeses. They also hold farm-to-table dinners, cheese making workshops, and cheese appreciation events […]
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Empellon is located in the West Village, along one of those cute little streets that makes me think I’m far from the Big Apple. (But could someone tell me how West 4th St. and West 10th St. can logically intersect?) Recently opened by Alex Stupak, the former pastry chef of WD-50 is garnering some nice […]
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Blue Agave Grill is a new restaurant on Hwy 291, just south of Hwy 50. Walking inside, the modern and clean decor is a pleasant surprise, as is the flat screen TV in the roomy bar. And the Mexican fare is solid. It’s Americanized, don’t go there expecting the authenticity of Frida’s, but the food […]
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