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Posted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 5:07pm

Details on Spinasse's Expansion and a Taste of Artusi's Menu

By: 
Allison Austin Scheff
Photo Credit: 
Thomas Barwick
Chef Jason Stratton

The good news of Spinasse's expansion broke earlier this year. Chef Jason Stratton, one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2010, would be doubling the seating of the current dining room, but more than that: He promised that the marble counter I so adore dining at would extend into the new space. And that they'll be adding a new pasta production room. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 9:03pm

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

By: 
Cynthia Lair

(Is Robert Plant organic?)
Strawberry and rhubarb together make a stairway to heaven.  Watch and you'll see what we mean. The oat nut topping is quite versatile; it can also be pressed into a crust.  Printable recipe here. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 7:00pm

Remembering Kim Ricketts, Founder of Kim Ricketts Book Events

By: 
Allison Austin Scheff
Photo Credit: 
Courtesy KimRicketts.com
Kim Ricketts (center) with author Michael Lewis

On Monday evening I heard the very sad news that Kim Ricketts, founder of the ever-popular Kim Ricketts Book Events, had passed away. Kim had been battling AL Amyloidosis as well as a rare bone cancer since the fall. Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 04/21/2011 - 3:22pm

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Mint, Feta and Pine Nuts

By: 
Cynthia Lair

(Steve strains the relationship)
Cook nutrient-rich quinoa until it's light and fluffy, dress it with lemon juice and olive oil and then add these Mediterranean treasures: fresh mint and parsley, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese.  Find printable recipe here. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 9:24pm

Wine Week from Heaven

By: 
Shannon Borg
By: 
Shannon Borg
A sherry seminar at Vancouver's Playhouse International Wine Festival

I never need an excuse to go to Vancouver, but this is the best one I can think of. The Playhouse International Wine Festival takes place every year in late March, and this was my second—and favorite–visit. I stayed at the hip Opus Hotel, a sweet little gem just off the café-and-club-filled brick side streets of the Yaletown area. Read more »

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