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Whoa Nellie!

Last week, our very own(er) Susan Kaufman was named the 2010 Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year. The award was announced at a gala awards banquet on October 14, and Susan is both proud and honored to have received this prestigious award. As usual, she brought her own style and sensibility to the [...]

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Getting Started

I want to throw in a plug here for a custom that seems to be fading away: the pre-meal cocktail. Once, it was almost unthinkable to sit down to dinner until the appetite had been properly been stimulated, hence the whole existence of aperitifs. Traditionally, the aperitif balances a slight sweetness with a mild but [...]

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The Fall

While we seem to have a few more days of sun and warmth ahead of us, with the calendar turning to October my mind (and stomach) have started turning toward fall. While the Pacific Northwest offers a bounty every season, autumn offers some sublime joys perhaps unmatched the rest of the year. From hard-shelled squash [...]

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Getting Class

Getting Class

Chef Dylan teaches you Umbrian cuisine.

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Employee Profile: Seth Sexton

Employee Profile: Seth Sexton

Sometimes there are people that you meet and instantly connect with. They radiate so much joy that they can change the energy in a room in a mere second. Meet Seth Sexton; a man with so much passion for life, art, and people that every once in a while, when you need it most, he [...]

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A Little Pinch

The story behind one of our most popular dishes.

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The Blood of God

The Blood of God

A primer on the quintessential Tuscan grape, sangiovese

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From Rieti with Love

From Rieti with Love

The classic dish of the mountains of Rieti

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Flour, Yeast, Water

All about our bread

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Agave, Perfected

A bit more about that magical summer spirit, Tequila

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