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The East Side: Asian-Accented Beef Dishes By Allison Perlik, Senior Editor, 3/15/2008
Strong or subtle, Asian accents tempt beef-loving diners to look beyond straightforward steaks and burgers. More
Southwest Cuisine: Border Crossings By Christine LaFave, Associate Editor - 06/24/2008
Its colorful assortment of chiles hits the mark with consumers looking for fresh, bold flavors. Now, the “original American fusion cuisine” is finding new advocates among chefs eager to incorporate the spicy-smoky-sweet accents of Southwestern favorites into tried-and-true American classics.
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Filled Pasta: The Right Stuffed By Kate Leahy, Senior Associate Editor - 06/01/2008
House-made stuffed ravioli is the most popular dish at Santi in Geyserville, Calif., even though the fillings constantly change. This spring, the restaurant broke with cold-weather richness by serving Ravioli con Carciofi e Gamberi, a light pasta filled with braised artichokes and sheep’s-milk ricotta served with an herby rock-shrimp-and-white-wine sauce.
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Beverage Shot: In-Room Entertainment 06/01/2008
Bar servers do more than just shake and pour when guests order drinks from room service at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Once customers place their orders, trained cocktail concierges come to call, towing specially designed carts stocked with everything needed to mix the perfect drink: spirits, fresh fruit juices, ice, garnishes, glassware and even complimentar...
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Menu Focus: Skewered Foods 06/01/2008
From satay to souvlaki, skewered foods are ideal summer-menu additions. BOULDER, COLO. CHARLOTTE, N.C. CHICAGO EVANS, GA. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS NAPLES, FLA. NEW YORK CITY ROCHESTER, N.Y.
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Chocolate Desserts: Sweet Talk By Allison Perlik, Senior Editor - 06/01/2008
No matter the season, diners can’t resist the seductive call of chocolate. Yet as the days grow warm and sultry, even customers seeking a chocolate fix look for indulgences with a lighter touch. “In the summer, people go more for seasonal tastes,” says Pastry Chef Paul Zang of Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro in Boston.
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Breakfast: Ideas By the Bunch By Christine LaFave, Associate Editor - 05/21/2008
Fresh blueberries and peaches haven’t arrived at farmers markets yet, but diners still seek lighter, fresh tastes for spring and summer. At a fraction of the cost of berries and other fruit choices, bananas present a cost-effective way to incorporate fresh produce into breakfast menus.
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Jump-Start Beverage Sales with Energy Drinks By Allison Perlik, Senior Editor - 05/19/2008
The $6.6 billion energy-drink market is the place to be, especially for operators targeting the Gen-Y audience.
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Starters Chris Muller, Professor, University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management June 30, 2008 Authenticity and Wellness
Why, in a time of economic downturn, with the housing collapse and high gasoline pric... More
Starters Chris Muller, Professor, University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management June 13, 2008 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Today it’s tomatoes and salmonella. A while back it was spinach and E. coli. Ad... More
Tramonto's Table Rick Tramonto, Executive Chef-Partner, Cenitare Restaurants June 10, 2008 Think Local, Cook Local
It’s been raining so hard here lately, it feels miserable outside. Whenever it ... More
Tramonto's Table Rick Tramonto, Executive Chef-Partner, Cenitare Restaurants June 2, 2008 My Star Turn on "Top Chef"
I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to be a guest judge on this season of... More
Paul Prudhomme-The View from New Orleans
Legendary chef Paul Prudhomme takes a nostalgic look back at Crescent City dining before Hurricane Katrina. This proud ambassador for New Orleans also predicts the future of the city’s restaurants and how they will help rebuild the city’s stature and culture
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