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Top Food Trends for 2009?

January 3, 2009 at 10:43 pm By: Food Dude in: News/Discussion
Epicurious has listed their "Top Food Trends for 2009".  Some of their predictions:
  • Peruvian is the new Thai. Seems hokey to me; I just don't see Peruvian food on every corner.
  • Noodle Bars are the new Sushi Joints. Perfect for cold months, but when it's summer, I'm all about sushi
  • Ginger is the new Mint.

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Top Food Trends for 2009?

January 3, 2009 at 10:43 pm By: Food Dude in: News/Discussion
Epicurious has listed their "Top Food Trends for 2009".  Some of their predictions:
  • Peruvian is the new Thai. Seems hokey to me; I just don't see Peruvian food on every corner.
  • Noodle Bars are the new Sushi Joints. Perfect for cold months, but when it's summer, I'm all about sushi
  • Ginger is the new Mint.

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Morton’s The Steakhouse

December 23, 2008 at 2:59 pm By: Cuisine Bonne Femme in: First Impressions
These are uncertain economic times, and the recent housing bust seems to have replaced punch drunk consumerism with a newfound caution. Words like luxury and decadent have been swapped out for value and simplicity. Even the New York Times recently declared this "the new age of austerity." Thus, it would seem Morton's - that venerable bastion of traditional dining, with its fifty dollar steaks, and cream-laden side dishes, would be precariously balanced on the edge of demise.
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What Should We Do?

December 27, 2008 at 11:28 pm By: Food Dude in: Asides
I've done "readers choice" type polls in the past, and though it is a lot of work tallying the votes, I don't mind doing another one if you would enjoy it. So let me know, should I do a readers choice poll this year? In the past, it has been everything from best restaurant, to best place for kids, coffee, italian.... you get the idea. MY restaurant of the year has…
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New Year’s dining guide

December 26, 2008 at 4:48 pm By: Food Dude in: News/Discussion
New Year’s dining guide
Updated 12/28, 12/29. Last year my New Year's Eve Roundup was pretty popular, so I decided to do it again this year. Whether you plan to stay in the neighborhood, or venture out on the town, you'll find lots of choices! (If your restaurant is missing from this list, drop me an email and I'll add you.) Wishing all of you a wonderful 2009
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Morton’s The Steakhouse

December 23, 2008 at 2:59 pm By: Cuisine Bonne Femme in: First Impressions
These are uncertain economic times, and the recent housing bust seems to have replaced punch drunk consumerism with a newfound caution. Words like luxury and decadent have been swapped out for value and simplicity. Even the New York Times recently declared this "the new age of austerity." Thus, it would seem Morton's - that venerable bastion of traditional dining, with its fifty dollar steaks, and cream-laden side dishes, would be precariously balanced on the edge of demise.
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FTC Rules Against New Seasons

December 18, 2008 at 8:31 pm By: Food Dude in: Asides
From their blog: Yesterday we heard from our attorneys that the Federal Trade Commission ruled that we have to turn our confidential internal financial, marketing and planning information over to Whole Foods Market. Here’s a link to the ruling. We disagree with and are disappointed in this decision. We’re huddling with the lawyers to figure out what our next step is going to be and I’ll get back to you…
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