Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen Debuts Second Location In Downtown San Luis Obispo

In demand eatery expands its commitment to serving organic, local food With an innovative seasonal menu that reflects the abundance of fresh, organic foods on the Central Coast, Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen works with local purveyors and farmers to source only the freshest organic and local produce, grass-fed and natural meats, as well as local … Continue reading Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen Debuts Second Location In Downtown San Luis Obispo

Chef Shota Nakajima to host pop-up dinner with celerated soba noodle maker, Mutsuko Soma

Kamonegi + Naka collaboration will highlight dishes from both chefs Owner/Chef Shota Nakajima will share the Naka kitchen with colleague Chef Mutsuko Soma for special dinners on Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 8.  Chef Shota and Chef Soma will partner to produce a 6-course dinner that will highlight Shota’s kaiseki and Mutsuko’s celebrated soba … Continue reading Chef Shota Nakajima to host pop-up dinner with celerated soba noodle maker, Mutsuko Soma

Adventures in Japan: “What am I eating?” Part 2 by Paul Rest

If you haven't read Part I yet...here it is After five days, it seemed like the sky opened and it would not stop raining. At one point it rained so hard it soaked through my umbrella. Waiting for a cab (on the wrong side of the street) I realized I was getting soaked to my … Continue reading Adventures in Japan: “What am I eating?” Part 2 by Paul Rest

Carrie Mashaney takes on Executive Chef role at Mamnoon

The restaurant will expand the culinary experience to include shareable sidedishes (Seattle, WA) Carrie Mashaney’s culinary star has been rising ever since she moved to Seattle in 1998, landing supporting and leading roles in some of the city’s best kitchens (Cafe Juanita, Spinasse, Aragona) and competing on Bravo TV’s Top Chef in Season 11. Now, … Continue reading Carrie Mashaney takes on Executive Chef role at Mamnoon

Stand Up Against LGBTQ Youth Bullying Fundraiser

Free2Luv® is an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to standing up against bullying and helping to save the lives of our LGBTQ youth community by rockin’ individuality, celebrating equality, and spreading kindness through arts & entertainment. We empower, engage & enlighten youth to be their true, authentic selves and know that they are perfect just the way … Continue reading Stand Up Against LGBTQ Youth Bullying Fundraiser

Barrage Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Russell’s Restaurant and The Loft in Bothell

Barrage Cellars Winemaker Dinner ~ Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7pm Make plans to attend a very special Barrage Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Russell’s Restaurant & The Loft in Bothell. The special winemaker dinner featuring winemaker Kevin Correll of Barrage Cellars and special menu created by Chef Russell Lowell Reception Brie on Baguette with Guava, … Continue reading Barrage Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Russell’s Restaurant and The Loft in Bothell

Three “Spirits” of Spring Cocktails

“Is the spring coming?" he said. "What is it like?"... "It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine...” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden The above quote is a true description of spring in the Pacific Northwest. A sun filled day over 55 degrees is filled with half naked … Continue reading Three “Spirits” of Spring Cocktails

Destination Monroe, Louisiana by Tara Ambrose

Trio’s (Where Friends Go to Meet Friends!) Destination: Monroe, Louisiana By: Tara Ambrose - Tara’s Taste of the Town Conveniently located in the heart of Monroe, between the comforts of the historic Garden District and the elegance of River Oaks Subdivision, Trio’s is a lovely restaurant is where comfort-convenience and class all collide! Jennifer Johnson … Continue reading Destination Monroe, Louisiana by Tara Ambrose