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The Liffey
One of the best things about travel is seeking out neighborhood shops and restaurants. It’s the most fun and interesting way to capture a taste of local cuisine. Then there’s the fun of ...
Joy Robertson
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Certified Angus Beef
Not all steaks are created equal. Or roasts. Or ribs. If the menu or label reads "Certified Angus Beef" you can rest assured that the meat is held to a higher standard--and traceable from gate ...
Joy Robertson
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Missouri Teen Chefs Hungry for National Title
It’s hard to imagine that beef spareribs and chocolate cake can changes lives--until you consider that the skill to cook them has the power to launch careers.
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Foodie Fashion for a Cause
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If you can imagine setting food to music – like bold chocolate paired with bawdy big band – you’ll begin to appreciate what a night in Chicago might look like if you brought chefs, artists and ...
Joy Robertson
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Domino's Pizza Debuts New Look
For decades Domino’s Pizza customers may have eaten loads of pies, yet never set foot in the restaurant. Still, the chain known for its delivery claims that better than one in three customers stops ...
Joy Robertson
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Missouri Organic Iron Chef
If you think rural Midwestern farmers and their chef counterparts yield mostly down-home comfort food, think again. The Missouri Organic Association hosted an Iron Chef competition. I was fortunate to be asked to serve as ...
Joy Robertson
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Crepes Etc. Wows for Breakfast or Dinner
It’s not every day you wander into a storefront coffee shop for a quick breakfast and enjoy it so much you come back for lunch.
Joy Robertson
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The Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is On
One day. Four chefs. Eight desserts. The Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition is on . . . again.
Joy Robertson
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Wok Next Door
In our constant search for interesting food videos, we’ve run across another gem. This story crosses cultures and generations, and brings much more than just dinner to the table.
Joy Robertson
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Sipping Chocolate
Shawn Askinosie calls it a "chocolate crush."The chocolatier from Springfield, Missouri had admired both the coffee and business ethics of Chicago’s Intelligentsia Coffee for years. The former criminal defense attorney began turning his ...
Joy Robertson
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See the World While You Sip!
If you think any time is a good time for a cocktail, you certainly don't want to be limited on what you see while you sip. With The Bulleit Woody you don't have ...
Joy Robertson
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Welcome to Sweetie Pie's
At Sweetie Pie’s you won’t find a hostess and a menu. What you'll find is homestyle food, a bit of pop music history, and the setting for a show on Oprah's ...
Joy Robertson
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The Eclipse at the Moonrise Hotel
If the idea of sipping a Judy Jetson martini while munching Little Green Men underneath a glowing moon sends you into orbit, there’s never been a better time to blast off. Join The Food ...