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Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Bourdain, Marcus Samuelsson, Podcasts, Taste Awards, Taste Hall of Fame, TelevisionANNOUNCING THE TASTE AWARDS VIEWERS CHOICE WINNERS
As a TASTE AWARDS judge, I wanted to share the Award Winners in the VIEWERS’ CHOICE categories. Other Updates The winning recipient of this year’s Andrew Zimmern Discovery Award is…
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Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes a New Mob of Meerkats
File this post under Seriously Cute. It’s the latest update about the meerkats at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. This “flower power” mob consists of three…
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Chicago Parks, Garden Tours, Ideal HIghway, Jens Jensen, Lake Michigan, Lincoln HIghway, UncategorizedForgotten History: The Gardens of Jens Jensen
For all but the most avid landscape design devotees, the name Jens Jensen may seem slightly familiar but little more. However his beautifully crafted landscapes…
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Schuler’s Announces Opening of Venue 19 Zero 9 in Historic Downtown Marshall
In less than a year, one of Marshall’s most historic yet long-vacant buildings has been converted into an elegant, first-class event space called Venue 19 Zero…
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The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook
Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridian Baker, will be in Chicago on Saturday, March 1st at 2 p.m.- at The Book Stall, Winnetka, IL, to talk about…
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Clever ‘Clue’ brings laughs and suspense to Chicago stage
Guest blog by by Eloise Marie Valadez. Fans of the classic board game Clue will want to take a seat for the latest theatrical production…
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Joffrey Ballet presents outstanding new works in ‘Golden Hour’
By Guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez. Through the years’ The Joffrey Ballet has always offered dance fans works to enjoy, themes to think about and…
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Discover Indianapolis in the Spring
Museums & Attractions Hotel development: Sports Black Heritage & Legacy Trail All photos courtesy of Visit Indy.
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Spain: The Cookbook by Simone And Inés Ortega
“In this book, Simone and Inés Ortega offer us a wealth of gastronomic experience and wisdom and it will quickly transport you to the heart…
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Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Bourdain, Celebrity Chef, Film, Marcus Samuelsson, Taste Awards, Taste Hall of Fame, The Taste AwardsAnnouncing the TASTE AWARDS Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award
As TASTE AWARDS judge I wanted to share that the TASTE AWARDS have announced the winner of this year’s inaugural Anthony Bourdain Lifetime Achievement Award, as well…
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Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Kentucky Bourbon Classic, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Pappy Van Winkle, Sazerac CompanySazerac Offers the Chance to Win Pappy Van Winkles and Eagle Rare 25
Sazerac is hosting a California wildfire charity program to raise funds for those affected by the wildfires, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen and Another…
