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I think I’m allergic to tannins. Or maybe I’m allergic to wine.
A customer told me a story about ending up in the hospital after sharing a single bottle of red wine with two other people, over a large meal. He became violently ill a couple of hours after leaving the restaurant. … Continue reading
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Why I love Spain though it breaks my heart and pisses me off – Winemonger Candy’s rant
Everything written here is unresearched, not scientifically proven and based completely on my opinion. The only thing that is indisputable is that this comes from my heart and from deep inside my gut, soul and spirit. It is, therefore, extraordinarily … Continue reading
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cheese, glorious cheese – on sale!
The cheesemongers want you to know that we have some beautiful cheeses on sale right now! Be sure to stop in and include these beauties in your dinner, lunch or even breakfast plans this week: Mt Tam 20% off – a … Continue reading
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The Lowdown on Unpasteurized Cheese
Did you hear us on WBEZ 91.5 FM on Monday, February 22nd? Follow the link to hear Marion Street Cheese Market’s take on unpasteurized cheese on Worldview. http://wbez.org/content.aspx?audioID=40189
Posted in Foodie, retail, The Cheese Department
Tagged Cheesemonger, David Hammond, unpasteurized cheese, WBEZ, worldview
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TASTING: Aspire Coffee and Chef Joe’s Cookies
Mmm Mmmm TASTING: Aspire Coffee and Chef Joe’s Cookies You can’t go wrong with cookies and coffee in our opinion. So, we’re pairing the delicious blends of AspireCoffeeWorks – Great Coffee Doing Good – and Chef Joe’s preservative-free cookies made with … Continue reading
In honor of President’s Day: George Washington’s Recipe for Beer
George Washington was a devout beer lover. In particular, he was fond of the dark, English-style brew known as porter, and always demanded that an ample supply of it be kept on hand at Mount Vernon, his Virginia estate. However, … Continue reading
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The Perfect Valentine Trio: Wine, Chocolate & Architecture
Title: The Perfect Valentine Trio: Wine, Chocolate & Architecture Location: Unity Temple : 875 Lake Street : Oak Park, IL Link out: Click here Description: Gather around the hearth. Sip, savor and enrich the senses… Wine and chocolate have always … Continue reading
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LUST: Exploring the 7 Deadly Sins
Title: LUST: Exploring the 7 Deadly Sins Description: Decadent dinner and captivating conversation with Loyola University’s Al Gini, resident philosopher, Eight-Forty-Eight. Executive Chef Leonard Hollander has created a unique menu for this special evening. $40 per person / reservations required. … Continue reading
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pssst….we’ve got a new dinner menu…..
We’ve decided that January needs something, a little bright spot if you will. So, Chef Leonard and the team have put together a new Winter 2010 Dinner Menu. And, we’re now offerening gluten free items! Here are some of the … Continue reading
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