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By Lynn N. Capri
Complete your holiday meal with the perfect, homemade dessert! Whether you prefer a traditional pie or a trendy take on classic cake, Babycakes has the perfect appliance for you and your family. The Babycakes line makes it easy for anyone to create gourmet treats in no time! Take the stress out of preparing a gourmet dessert to
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By Rachel Shuster
Located at 1121 Grafton Street in Worcester, Hirosaki Prime, opened late this past summer, is a top notch Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar.
Hirosaki Prime’s menu ranges from appetizers to sushi to Hibachi items. Prices range from a $2.99 bowl of soup to the delectable $42.99 plate
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Yogurt lovers with discerning palates, it’s time to rejoice! Europe’s famous Bavarian yogurt maker is in America’s dairy cases for the first time ever. Ehrmann® USA, LLC now offers five full-bodied varieties of its All Natural Lowfat Bavarian Yogurt, available in supermarkets throughout the New England. Ehrmann, one of Bavaria’s leading yogurts, made fresh in Brattleboro, VT, uses beloved family
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Everyone Say, "Opa!"
By Rachel Shuster
Zorba's Taverna, located at 97 Stafford Street in Worcester, is the prime spot for authentic Greek cuisine. Owned by Nusa Dimopoulos, her husband Christos, and their two sons ~ Phil and Theo ~ Zorba's is the real deal.
With its first location ~ opened in June of 2005 in Charlton ~ and a location in St. Thomas,
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If you thought that some of the trends you read about in our cover story were a bit odd, then you're going to think these international trends are truly bizarre!
By Lynn N. Capri
1) Edible Dirt ~ Yes, you read correctly. The handfuls of dirt that the strange kid
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By Kristie Bartlett
Discover the beauty of avocados. Technically a fruit, avocados are a wonderful source of fat ~ the good kind! With their creamy texture and beautifying oils, avocados are extremely filling and provide long-burning fuel. What better way to kick off fall than with a beautifying
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The Shrewsbury Street Area Merchants Association will host its second annual OktoberFest on Sunday, October 9 ~ the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend ~ at 6pm. Several of Shrewsbury Street's restaurants will be cooking up German food for the occasion and there will be lots of music.
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A perfect blend of upscale and casual dining
By Rachel Shuster
Cedar Street Grille, located at 12 Cedar Street in Sturbridge, is an American bistro that blends elegance with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Chef Patrick Farrelly and Executive Chef of Table 3 Restaurant Group, Enrico Giovanello, offer delicious food for their loyal clientele.
"We
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By Tine Roycroft, Lynn N. Capri, and Josh Lyford
Each year, there are trends in dining ~ just like those in fashion, technology, films, etc. ~ that are a logical progression from the year before ~ like when we saw tapas become popular at a few select specialty restaurants before the trend caught on like wildfire the following year and
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By Helen Trent
The lifestyles of the rich and famous are always a fascinating topic for gossip (or great cautionary tales!), and the list of the indulgent food they order without a second thought is pretty extensive, especially in times like these when the rest of us are
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Collaborative dinner will showcase global menu paired with innovative and classic cocktails
Walter’s (
www.waltersportland.com), the popular Portland hotspot known as much for its inventive lunch, dinner and bar menus as its expansive cocktail list, is teaming with Maine Distilleries, creators of Cold River Vodka (
www.coldrivervodka.com), for a June 3 multi-course cocktail hour and dinner.
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DAMARISCOTTA RIVER GRILL’S “ART AT THE GRILL” EXHIBIT TO FEATURE MULTI-GENERATION FAMILY TALENT
Artists’ reception scheduled for May 19; work to be on display May 17-June 28
Damariscotta River Grill owners Chef Rick Hirsch and General Manager Jean Kerrigan today announced the popular mid-coast restaurant will launch its newest “Art at the Grill” exhibit in
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By Lynn N. Capri
Frozen Wild Blueberries taking the lead in redefining supermarkets’ frozen food aisles
In recent good news for health-conscious consumers, Health magazine has named wild blueberries high on its list of “America’s Healthiest Superfoods for Women.” The feature singles out Wild Blueberries’ impressive variety of potential health benefits, including preventing memory loss, improving
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By Erin Hansen
This site is an absolute riot ~ it contains some of the most [scathingly] hilarious comments on, quotes by, and semi-true bios of the stars of all those Food Network shows, plus equally funny contributions from fans of the site. Even if you’re not a foodie hooked on the Food Network shows (like I am), you’ll still get
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By Dave Smith
1. THE NEW INTERCOURSES: AN APHRODISIAC COOKBOOK
by Martha Hopkins and Randall Lockridge (Terrace Publishing)
Not many cookbooks can claim to be sexy as well as functional. This one brings sex to the kitchen in a classy, entertaining manner with not only more than 85 recipes, but also a collection of sensual
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At Bar Artisanal, considered by Chef Terrance Brennan to be a “Barstro,” a cross between a bistro and a bar, award-winning mixologist and sommelier Jason Ferris has created some unique cocktails that pair harmoniously with and elevate the flavor of certain cheeses; in essence, they are deconstructed accompaniments to the cheese, and quite deliciously unusual in their own right.
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Drawing parallels between the appreciation of wine and of coffee
During Illy's Universite Del Caffee Coffee Expert: From Plant to Cup, a two-day intensive created for devoted coffee lovers and industry professionals, students will dissect every detail that goes into crafting a superior brew. Class begins with a fascinating botanical and historical overview of the bean, touching on coffee’s cultural
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By Paul Giorgio
Pictured Above: Luca Perrone and Lorenzo Esposito
Squire White’s Restaurant on Worcester’s Greenwood Street recently hosted a “Taste of Positano” Under the leadership of owner Joe Cancelmo, four chefs from the Almafi Coast of Italy prepared a marvelous seven course meal. Chefs Lorenzo Esposito and Vincenzo Sorrentino of Mediterraneo in Positano, Italy joined brother and sister chefs
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The French Culinary Institute’s International Culinary Center will be offering Wine Uncorked on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30p.m.
Wine is more than a beverage ~ it’s an experience that you taste, smell and observe. It’s a discovery, a journey. During 3 hours of learning, tasting and food pairing, students will discover the process of interpreting the constellations of flavor. They will
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Experience the Beers of the British Isles at the French Culinary Institute’s International Culinary Center.
There are few things more iconically British than a pint (or several!) of suds. There are also few things more iconically warm-weather-compatible than suds. In that spirit, The French Culinary Institute’s International Culinary Center is offering a Tasting Tour: Beers of the British Isles
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Andrew Zimmern is host of the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern,” which recently kicked off its second season. Zimmern, a native New Yorker who is a former chef, restaurant owner, and graduate of Vassar College, now lives in Minneapolis with his wife and child. Despite a very busy travel schedule, Andrew sat
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By Paul Giorgio
The Third Annual Food & Wine Festival at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard, CT held recently was a foody’s paradise. It was a weekend of tastings, samplings, lectures and a chance to rub elbows with some of the top celebrity chefs in America. It was also a chance to put on about ten pounds.
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By Christine R. Walsh
It starts with a fluttering in my stomach and a weakness in the knees. Then I find that I have problems concentrating. Finally, I know I’ve fallen head over heels when I can say those three magic words without hesitation.
“Gimme extra cheese!”
Sure, my mother may argue that I’ve fallen for a
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Here’s To You, Designated Driver
By Dan Saberhagen
Picture this. You’re all set to get your drink on and have a night to remember. Your boss is on your case, your love interest just left you and the Red Sox got swept by the Yanks (the horror!). It’s time to get the alcohol flowing and drink away the
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By Paul Giorgio
Central Massachusetts appears to be the center of the diner universe. Maybe that’s because one of the 10 companies in the United States that built diners was located in Worcester. The Worcester Lunch Car Company operated from 1906 to 1961, first on Franklin Street and later moved over to Southbridge Street. During this time, they built 651 diners.
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