On an evening without kids in our company, what better way is there to spend the evening than a leisurely dinner for two at a restaurant? With last Friday being one of those nights, I graciously accepted the offer to dine at Olé Mexican Grill. Not only would it be a romantic dinner for two, but it also would allow us to try a new-to-us restaurant.
We arrived at Olé about 30 minutes prior to our reservation. However, we were able to be seated promptly. The restaurant was packed but well-staffed, which seemed to keep all of the patrons
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China Blossom, North Andover, MA
by TT on January 19th, 2012 | Restaurant News
This past Sunday I was invited to dine at China Blossom with a guest. Thus, I asked my husband to join me for an evening of what I hoped would be good dining.
We arrived shortly before our reservation time of 7:00. The restaurant was busy, with most of the tables full. We were able to be seated early and were given a booth. We had the option of ordering off the menu or partaking in the buffet, and we chose the menu. Within moments, we were greeted by our waiter who provided water and took our drink order.
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We arrived shortly before our reservation time of 7:00. The restaurant was busy, with most of the tables full. We were able to be seated early and were given a booth. We had the option of ordering off the menu or partaking in the buffet, and we chose the menu. Within moments, we were greeted by our waiter who provided water and took our drink order.
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Fall Harvest Week
by TT on October 28th, 2011 | Restaurant News
Our final Harvest Dinner event is not simply one event but an entire week of dining. Hosted by the SJ Hot Chefs (AKA South Jersey Independent Restaurant Association), Fall Harvest Week will take place from October 30th through November 4th. With more than thirty independently owned restaurants participating, it is sure to be an amazing week of food.
Each restaurant that participates will serve a four-course dinner, which will include a variety of locally sourced ingredients. Some of the menu items available from these restaurants include:
Each restaurant that participates will serve a four-course dinner, which will include a variety of locally sourced ingredients. Some of the menu items available from these restaurants include:
- Stuffed Bell Pepper- sweet sausage, fontina cheese, roasted tomato
- Fall Harvest Vegetable Misto Fritti- mushrooms, eggplant
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
by TT on October 21st, 2011 | Restaurant News
Through our Harvest Dinner series, we have met many great chefs who are hosting dinners at restaurants and festivals. This week we are pleased to feature another chef who is serving dinner in a different location. Elise Johnson will be hosting dinner at her home for eighteen lucky dinner guests as part of the Guess Who's Coming to Dinner fundraiser that benefits the United Arts' Artists in the Schools program. Elise is one of fifteen hosts to be chosen in Wake County, North Carolina.
Although the location is different, the theme of Locally Sustainable makes this dinner a perfect fit for
Although the location is different, the theme of Locally Sustainable makes this dinner a perfect fit for
ZAZU Restaurant, Monday Night Farm Suppers
by TT on October 14th, 2011 | Restaurant News
In this Harvest Dinner series, we've traveled from Nebraska to Georgia to Florida. Our next stop is Santa Rosa, California, which is the home to ZAZU Restaurant & Farm. Co-owners and chefs, Duskie Estes and John Stewart, opened the restaurant in 2001 and have been busy earning accolades ever since.
Like many of the other restaurants in this series, ZAZU provides meals created from locally sourced ingredients. What makes ZAZU unique is that their harvest dinners happen on a weekly basis. Every Monday from the end of May until the end of December a 3-course dinner is served to
Like many of the other restaurants in this series, ZAZU provides meals created from locally sourced ingredients. What makes ZAZU unique is that their harvest dinners happen on a weekly basis. Every Monday from the end of May until the end of December a 3-course dinner is served to
