Archive for 2011

World Tour: Super Bowl Sunday, an American holiday
[ 0 ] February 4, 2011 |

World Tour: Super Bowl Sunday, an American holiday

This Sunday, millions will gather in front of their televisions to witness Super Bowl 45.  As the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers study football film and go over plays, some folks will be preparing for their flights to Dallas, Texas and others will be stocking up on beer and preparing for traditional Super […]

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Chinese New Year Roundup
[ 0 ] February 3, 2011 |

Chinese New Year Roundup

Buddha Bar– Offering a prix-fixe Chinese New Year dinner from February 3-17, 2011. Honey Soy Roasted Peking Duck and Chilled Mango Soup line the menu, among others, for $75 with a complimentary Asia’Tini. Chinatown Coffee Company– The coffee shop is celebrating on Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 2 pm to close (*Same day as DC’s […]

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Wednesday Guest Post: Destination Portland
[ 1 ] February 2, 2011 |

Wednesday Guest Post: Destination Portland

Portland, Maine, affectionately known as “The Other Portland” has become something of a dining mecca, and I’m so thankful that I live only a few hours away so that I can periodically check in and see what all the fuss is about. According to some sources, the small city of Portland, Maine has more dining […]

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Black History Month Spotlight: Chef Jeff
[ 4 ] February 1, 2011 |

Black History Month Spotlight: Chef Jeff

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month which pays tribute to the history and culture associated with the African Diaspora.  In homage to the month, I wanted to spotlight Chef Jeff Henderson, named the first African American Chef de Cuisine at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and executive chef at Café Bellagio.  Chef Henderson, […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: The Wine Game
[ 0 ] February 1, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: The Wine Game

Nothing spoils my senses more than bad food and bad wine.  This might seem like a problem that you would not often run into but it is all too common in the cuisine world.  Recently I visited a restaurant where I ordered a glass of red and the bottle had clearly been purchased from CVS […]

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