tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17645542597505604182023-11-16T02:47:47.617-08:00bestfoodiefriendEntertaining, Food, Wine, Decor, Floral, Venues, and Morebestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-78827675369530823172012-03-28T05:08:00.003-07:002012-03-28T05:14:41.011-07:00Food Trucks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCA6Js8XiVTgTvtvB9BEggfsMnkkSOQaDHlexeBwJ49EyFosltvK8oKx4H5opRTNYHVxvgAF7o_lPx9gx5JMpPGFxJQYLCgEu6No7ErgHzlQ6JgU9A8LiwtZACTt84OkiHERuCq_GnSQ/s1600/LA-food-truck.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCA6Js8XiVTgTvtvB9BEggfsMnkkSOQaDHlexeBwJ49EyFosltvK8oKx4H5opRTNYHVxvgAF7o_lPx9gx5JMpPGFxJQYLCgEu6No7ErgHzlQ6JgU9A8LiwtZACTt84OkiHERuCq_GnSQ/s200/LA-food-truck.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724920198226335986" /></a><br />Food Trucks are popping up all over the country. Once thought to be just convenient food has turned into a gourmet experience. Some of the top hotels and top chefs are getting in on this craze. What do you think about Food Trucks? <div><br /></div><div>http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/story/2012-03-27/Food-truck-fad-comes-to-fine-hotels-hawking-restaurant-fare/53808278/1</div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-27552523225833891812011-08-08T14:03:00.000-07:002011-08-08T14:09:45.031-07:00'Hot' Summer Wines<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 41); line-height: 20px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14px;"><h2 style="text-align: left; font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; background-image: url(http://www.ctbites.com/layout/images/h2title_dotted.gif); background-position: 0px 29px; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; color: rgb(50, 50, 41); font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Deck parties, outdoor picnics, grillin’ and chillin’…. summer is definitely upon us, and so is the summer wine dilemma. What to drink now? Hmm, many people believe that summer is all about white—au contraire!</span></span></span></h2><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; color: rgb(50, 50, 41); font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14px;">
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<br /></span></span></span></div><h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(83, 145, 61); background-image: url(http://www.ctbites.com/layout/images/h2title_dotted.gif); background-position: 0px 29px; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; ">Whites:</h2><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">Abandon the Chardonnay for Pinot Gris or Vermentino. Both of these whites offer a wine that has great “mouth feel,” coating your mouth with loads of tropical fruit or fresh nectarine and peach flavors, and soft acidity. Try an Italian Vermentino from sun-baked Sardinia or rugged, coastal Tuscany. Or enjoy a luscious, aromatic Pinot Gris from warm weather California or cooler climate, Oregon. These are great wines for sipping or with your favorite swordfish, grilled shrimp, or Asian chicken recipe.</p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, why not try a juicy, Spanish Verdejo or aromatic Argentinean Torrontes? Drink these wines chilled with summer picnic fare, and understand why they are so popular with food in their native lands. These wines simply scream “ summer deck party” and are great crowd pleasers.</p><h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(83, 145, 61); background-image: url(http://www.ctbites.com/layout/images/h2title_dotted.gif); background-position: 0px 29px; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; ">Reds:</h2><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">You may know plummy Merlot works well with sticky, sweet barbequed ribs, but try that finger-licking good barbeque with Spanish Garnacha and you’ll open your eyes (and mouth) to a wine that delivers BIG flavor (cherry with hints of chocolate) and incredible value. Serve slightly chilled for a real red wine treat. </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">If you’re a fan of Pinot Noir, why not try Cru Beaujolais? Both of these wines have their roots in France’s Burgundy region. Cru Beaujolais is so much more than the “simple wine” called Beaujolais Nouveau served around Thanksgiving. Brouilly is the largest area of the “cru” region. It’s named after a volcano. This wine has heady aromas of red fruit and plums. It’s light, fruity, floral-- and really shines with a slight chill-- making it the perfect companion to a summer picnic in the park or on the beach.</p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">One of my favorite Italian reds for summer is Dolcetto d’Alba. Dolcetto has the perfume of violets and the flavor of juicy strawberries and cherries. This is a perfect wine for fried chicken or simply grilled pork tenderloins paired with a berry fruit sauce.</p><h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(83, 145, 61); background-image: url(http://www.ctbites.com/layout/images/h2title_dotted.gif); background-position: 0px 29px; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; ">Rosés: </h2><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">I always look forward to tasting the new shipment of rosés that hit the wine shops in spring and summer. When it’s just too hot to drink heavy reds, and you want a wine with depth, crispness, and great flavor to stand up to a grilled tuna steak or summer salads, break out the rosé and pretend you’re on the beach in the south of France or an outdoor café in Europe. Don’t be afraid to drink pink. Be sure to ask your wine merchant for a dry rosé, and you may be pleasantly surprised at how you much you like it during these dog days of summer! </p><h2 style="font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(83, 145, 61); background-image: url(http://www.ctbites.com/layout/images/h2title_dotted.gif); background-position: 0px 29px; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; ">Wine Recommendations</h2><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">You can hopefully find many of these wines in your favorite local wine shop. Just ask the merchant to help you find them. If they don't have these wines ask for other recommendations. It is fun to try new wines! </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><strong>Whites:</strong></p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Ponzi Pinot Gris, Willamette, Oregon ($15.99)</p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 King Estates “Acrobat” Pinot Gris, ($13.99), </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Terre de Talmo “Vento” Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy ($15.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Michel Torino “Don David” Torrontes, Argentina ($16.99)</p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Paso a Paso Verdejo ($8.99) or Naia Verdejo ($13.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">
<br /></p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><strong>Reds:</strong></p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Grenacha, Spain ($7.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 George Dubeouf “Brouilly”, flower label, Beaujolais, France ($17.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2009 Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly, Beaujolais, France ($13.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2008 Vietti Dolcetto d’ Alba, Piedmont, Italy ($19.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; "><strong>Rose’:</strong></p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2010 Terre di Talmo “Piano Piano” Rosato, Tuscany, Italy ($12.99) </p><p class="p2" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; ">2010 Commanderie de Peyressol Rose, Provence, France ($18.99) </p><div>
<br /></div><div>CHEERS!!</div></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-15714402098229034792011-07-08T06:56:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:58:54.113-07:0010 Worst Food TrendsI came across this article and found it an interesting read - I hope you do too...<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">10 Worst Food Trends</span> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">by Sunset Magazine</span><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; ">As a restaurant critic, we--that's the royal, food critic "we"--visit more than 300 restaurants each year. And we still feel that expectant thrill every time we sit down at a new table--the thrill we suspect theater critics feel with every rising curtain. But as wide ranging as our tastes may be, and as sympathetic as we are to the difficulties of the profession, not every fad coursing through Western kitchens is worth celebrating. Here are 10 food trends of 2011 that drive us out of our minds.<br /><br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">1. "Changes and Modifications Politely Declined.":</strong> Passive-aggressive, vain-glorious, and thoroughly maddening, this disclaimer, found printed on menus of the sort of edgy small-plates restaurants where the fried pig's ears come with finger lime rémoulade, hits the trifecta of annoyance. And to a degree, we approve of it: In a world where customers feel entitled to ask for the alligator schnitzel with hearts of palm, except made with grouper instead of alligator, avocado instead of hearts of palm, and the Tabasco butter from the crab-leg dish instead of orange honey, it puts the chef back in control. But when it gets to the point where a chef refuses to leave the bacon garnish off a dish for a guest in a hijab, or the door guy of a hamburger joint frisks you for ketchup at the entrance, it has probably gone too far.<br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">> Related:</strong> <strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; "><a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ar8XhKuZ.QOqkdBVCjx2A1hgbqU5/SIG=137u5iduq/**http%3A//www.sunset.com/travel/wests-best-food-towns-00418000072715/%3Fxid=yshi-food-trends-06-30-11" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(158, 34, 36); text-transform: none; ">The West's best food towns</a><br /><br /></strong><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">2. <em style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; ">Sous vide</em>:</strong> Chefs love <em style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; ">sous vide</em>, a technique that involves vaccum-sealing food in plastic wrap and simmering it at low temperature for long periods of time, the way your great-aunt may have done with her Daisy Seal-a-Meal. There is no waste with sous vide--all the juices stay in the meat or fish--and it is all very scientific. But while in theory it seems like a good idea to cook a lamb loin to a perfect, rosy rare 126°, in practice it means that every bite of your main course is exactly like every other bite of your main course, which is to say bland, bloody, and soft as Soylent Green. Call us old-fashioned, but we like fire.<br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">> Related: <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AqJ7gA4G7rzuvBUw95TTSDtgbqU5/SIG=13oa7p0u3/**http%3A//www.sunset.com/food-wine/techniques/easy-spice-blend-recipes-00418000069299/%3Fxid=yshi-food-trends-06-30-11" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(158, 34, 36); text-transform: none; ">How to cook with spice blends</a><br /><br />3. Untranslated menus:</strong> There is an iPhone app--we've seen it used--that scans a menu or sign in a Chinese restaurant and translates the characters into English. Unfortunately, unless you have mastered the idioms, knowing that a dish is named something like "peony cloud mountain" is probably not going to help you very much. Someday, the technology will be perfected. In the meantime, we'd just like to know about that plate of<em style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; ">yu choy sum</em> with Yunnan ham and fava beans.<br /><br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">4. $5 tap water:</strong> We commend good-tasting filtered water in restaurants--it is a nice gesture and infinitely better for the ecosystem than bottled water (which future generations may well regard as a symbol of impossible decadence, like ambergris omelets or larks' tongues in aspic). But charging for tap water as if it were the stuff flown in from Fiji is green washing of the worst kind.<br /><br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">5. Bartender overreach:</strong> The cocktailian renaissance is a marvelous thing, and we are pleased to be able to order a proper Aviation made with hand-chipped ice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and housemade violet essence. In no way, however, does this enthusiasm constitute an invitation to doctor our nightcaps with curry leaves, flakes of nori, or artfully fried bacon spears.<br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">> Related: <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Aq4Tx0c3jm2w_SwKOX2CaDJgbqU5/SIG=142ko6dsb/**http%3A//www.sunset.com/food-wine/entertaining/refreshing-summer-drinks-recipes-00400000045849/%3Fxid=yshi-food-trends-06-30-11" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(158, 34, 36); text-transform: none; ">Fast & fresh summer drinks</a><br /><br />6. Chef overreach:</strong> Congratulations, chef. You have managed to lay your hands on a stash of puntarelle, the rare, incredibly labor-intensive chicory shoots that until recently were found nowhere outside of Rome, where they are always served raw, dressed with anchovies. It is not necessary to make a statement by grilling them until they resemble charred radicchio.<br /><br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">7. Tuna surprise:</strong> There is no law that a chef memorize every species on the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch list. But surely we can agree that bluefin tuna is hurtling toward extinction, orange roughy is depleted, shark stocks are plummeting, and Chilean seabass is not dull, but endangered. A chef careless enough to leave vulnerable species on his menu is unlikely to mind his pots with the diligence one might prefer.<br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">> Related: <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AhGMpn3aTDX6aOGwOCgzcY5gbqU5/SIG=142cs6b51/**http%3A//www.sunset.com/food-wine/kitchen-assistant/sustainable-seafood-recipes-00400000052421/%3Fxid=yshi-food-trends-06-30-11" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(158, 34, 36); text-transform: none; ">Great sustainable seafood recipes</a><br /><br />8. Truffle oil:</strong> Real truffles, whether the white ones from Périgord, are miracles of gastronomy. Truffle oil, a wholly synthetic substance that has come no closer to actual truffles than it has to the surface of the moon, is not. Ever smelled the deer musk that hunters like to smear on themselves during rut? Now imagine that on your next $18 plate of pasta.<br /><br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">9. Third-wave coffee:</strong> Do we applaud fair-trade, sustainable farmed, shade-grown joe? Sure. Why not? But when we sit down to a cup of coffee in the morning, we are not particularly interested in the blueberry, caramel, or tomato soup nuances a dedicated roaster can coax out of a bean, nor in the intricate ballet of the four-minute pour-over or the Eva Solo flagon. We want coffee that tastes like coffee, and we want it now.<br /><strong style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; ">> Related: <a href="http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AgrR471U6cpzGvwRBGHDZcRgbqU5/SIG=13708dvap/**http%3A//www.sunset.com/food-wine/coffee-we-love-joe-00400000039106/%3Fxid=yshi-food-trends-06-30-11" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(158, 34, 36); text-transform: none; ">Cooking with coffee</a><br /><br />10. Better living through chemistry:</strong> Some people call it molecular gastronomy. Chefs prefer Modernist Cuisine. Whatever its name, although we have seen the best minds of our generation destroyed by the quest for hot ice cream, or for a soft-boiled egg with the yolk on the outside, the effects can be stunning when executed by a master. Still, this in no way accounts for foie gras cotton candy, the Viet-No-Jito, or jellied collard greens that look and taste like drips of hardened Prell.</span></div></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-87388613007620200902011-06-19T05:30:00.000-07:002011-06-19T05:49:52.946-07:00Complimentary Local Delivery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9sqFX6otL4vt9u0hgRZyeqyEkXF5_w8O-jsDzc13QaeJxbqnnv8FTtf2dAiacVEC6nbgfJ8XB8IQMd_fyxpBgGgW2IU0AUtq5oOa4fYjNcUFPLXkS2Er3F9RJwyV6lz54RPLgwcw8Lg/s1600/Pomgranate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 112px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9sqFX6otL4vt9u0hgRZyeqyEkXF5_w8O-jsDzc13QaeJxbqnnv8FTtf2dAiacVEC6nbgfJ8XB8IQMd_fyxpBgGgW2IU0AUtq5oOa4fYjNcUFPLXkS2Er3F9RJwyV6lz54RPLgwcw8Lg/s200/Pomgranate.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619912255385456434" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Savory Sweet, Finer Foods is currently selling online (http://www.savorysweetfoods.com) and from the Perrysburg Famers Market on Thursdays from 3-7pm. If you have come to the market after 7pm on Thursdays we apologize as we typically have sold out for the evening. We are still experimenting with how much food product to bring each week. So if you can't make it to the market till after 7pm I suggest another option - pre-ordering. We can take orders ahead of time and deliver to your home in Perrysburg Wednesdays after 5:30pm or Fridays between 10am - 1pm. If you are outside of Perrysburg a small delivery charge may be applied. </div><div><br /></div><div>We look forward to hearing from you and making you delicious meals! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-44632063898095313822011-06-06T10:47:00.000-07:002011-06-06T10:49:43.696-07:00Schools out for the Summer!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAwUoL5GjbdDDLEIGzGoWclwG66tKhsHzWlvh3qG3FpjBj7Jo9u9dEID_-Bp2JNLUh7vYd4j8YRSsG10TdvARcLd99Cvh78nvEBJxosfwXrk_w0N262vcX89a2P6E5E29Yddy_m5czGk/s1600/L1000056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 112px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAwUoL5GjbdDDLEIGzGoWclwG66tKhsHzWlvh3qG3FpjBj7Jo9u9dEID_-Bp2JNLUh7vYd4j8YRSsG10TdvARcLd99Cvh78nvEBJxosfwXrk_w0N262vcX89a2P6E5E29Yddy_m5czGk/s200/L1000056.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615165396009295362" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="yiv1642797729Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Summer is nearly upon us! The kids are out of school, barbecues are fired up, and picnic plans </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">are in the works. Don't let the chaos of a busy Summer keep you from enjoying uniquely delicious foods made with the finest </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">ingredients. Eating healthy can be easy and affordable for the whole family with </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Savory Sweet Finer Foods. </span></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.geministudioart.com/savorysweetsummer.pdf" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Click here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> to learn more about making your Summer </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Savory Sweet!</span></span></i></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.geministudioart.com/savorysweetsummer.pdf</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-37112128293702549642011-05-06T05:13:00.000-07:002011-05-06T05:57:22.405-07:00First MarketWhat a great day and turn out we had last night at the Perrysburg Farmers Market. Thanks to all who came out to support all the local vendors. It was great to see familiar faces and get to meet new ones! I look forward to hearing feedback from all who tasted Savory Sweet foods items. Working on next weeks menu and will be posting this Sunday. If you would like to pre-order we can setup a time for pickup on Thursday or I can make local (Perrysburg) deliveries on Wednesday or Friday. Give me a call 419-215-5292 or send me an email at liz@savorysweetfoods.com<div><br /></div><div>http://perrysburg-farmers-market.com/marketmap.html<br /><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to hearing from you! </div></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-91830898931126967442011-05-02T12:22:00.000-07:002011-05-02T12:44:59.811-07:00Calzone with a Gourmet Twist!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQERSUSBSlLi-qdImQiYaXh0D1qEHZ8uwtRWSjujvnYNxKfgMYvMkcFLlRe_vWi5vnqv-JaO0-apZ8sofxKaClddYYbbCAeXK-GYKx4RF5fwM7ZHlR7ARI3cz0SQHu87jKpAIHZNxFkmc/s1600/Pesto_Panz_lowres.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQERSUSBSlLi-qdImQiYaXh0D1qEHZ8uwtRWSjujvnYNxKfgMYvMkcFLlRe_vWi5vnqv-JaO0-apZ8sofxKaClddYYbbCAeXK-GYKx4RF5fwM7ZHlR7ARI3cz0SQHu87jKpAIHZNxFkmc/s200/Pesto_Panz_lowres.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602205496735450978" /></a><br />Starting this Thursday you can find Savory Sweet (http:/www.savorysweetfoods.com) at the Farmers Market downtown Perrysburg (fingers crossed no rain)! We are excited to debut several of our food items. I thought I would give you a preview of one of my favorites...the Pesto Pizza Panzeretti. Pizza dough made from scratch and loaded with bell peppers, onions, basil pesto and creamy provolone cheese. I decided to use turkey pepperoni as it is healthier but still provides great flavor and a touch of heat. These are already pre-baked so once you get home only 15 minutes in the oven and you have a hot meal. Serve with a mixed green salad to make a complete meal that will be sure to be a crowd pleaser! <div><br /></div><div>We will also be offering a Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Panzeretti. Take them both home to offer a variety! The menu will change weekly and we take custom orders so let us know if you have a filling suggestion. Go to our website to download a form for orders or comment page to let us know how we are doing. </div><div><br /></div><div>We look forward to meeting you at the Market! </div><div><br /></div><div>Perrysburg Farmers Market </div><div>Downtown along Louisiana Ave.</div><div>May thru October, Wendesdays, from 3pm - 8pm</div><div>http://www.visitperrysburg.com/</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-31773168506460528852011-04-13T13:37:00.000-07:002011-05-01T10:51:06.148-07:00Introducing Savory Sweet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwI1aeJWYOCbUkz2AhYNbvGPKa_gkO0Br-5oS34q5MP1DV2iNbH8kjbMPVOfcJa6sQCP6MURtBK2wDj7jjO4IGvSN5cP50Y6Qou13ha4pFe44-MDYmWPL_wehUs0B6L26H38cMzIyHIBQ/s1600/ss_logo_Blog.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwI1aeJWYOCbUkz2AhYNbvGPKa_gkO0Br-5oS34q5MP1DV2iNbH8kjbMPVOfcJa6sQCP6MURtBK2wDj7jjO4IGvSN5cP50Y6Qou13ha4pFe44-MDYmWPL_wehUs0B6L26H38cMzIyHIBQ/s200/ss_logo_Blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595418739272317458" /></a><br />I would like to take a moment to tell you about a new venture that I am pursuing. Starting on Thursday, May 5th you will find me at the Perrysburg Farmers Market selling a new line of gourmet food items. Let me introduce you to my finer food company, Savory Sweet, LLC (http://www.savorysweetfoods.com). Website is in the works but will be up and running the beginning of May. Till then you can find updates here on my blog. <div><br /></div><div>Savory Sweet will have weekly changing menu items that will be posted a week in advance so all you foodies out there can plan ahead for upcoming meals. I will be offering a mix of savory and sweet food items (hence the name!). We promise to have in season ingredients freshly prepared to ensure a good meal when you don’t have time to cook. On my website you will be able to place orders, leave comments and/or suggestions, and learn about new food items and how to pair them to complete an entire well balanced meal. I look forward to providing you with creative fresh food items that will get you excited for your next meal! </div><div><br /></div><div>A sneak peek at the first week's menu:</div><div>Caprese Pasta Salad</div><div>Greek Orzo Salad</div><div>Peanut Soba Noodle Salad</div><div>Soft Pretzel bites with choice of dip</div><div>Pesto Pizza Panzerotti (my version of the Italian calzone)</div><div>Double Chocolate Cherry Baguette</div><div><br /></div><div>NOTE: All food items are handmade in a commercially approved kitchen in small batches to ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.</div><div><br /></div><div>Keep checking back for more menu items and news from Savory Sweet! </div><div><br /></div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-24868634212700682322010-10-04T08:43:00.000-07:002010-10-04T08:49:51.696-07:00Big Art in a Small TownLooking for more culture in downtown Perrysburg look no further than the River House Arts. Located in the historic River House building in downtown Perrysburg, Ohio (across from Stellas Restaurant). River House Arts is a showcase for 20th Century and Contemporary works from around the region - and the globe.<br /><br />The museum quality exhibitions are always free and open to the public during regular gallery hours (Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm).<br /><br />If you have been to this space and thought what a great space to host an event. Well you are in luck as I am here to help with all your special events need. The gallery is available for private event rental. I can take care of all the details to ensure a memorable reception with your friends, family, co-workers, etc...For more information contact me at Liz@eventologyevents.com<br /><br />For photos and exhibits at the River House Arts go to http://www.river-house-arts.com/bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-24298609149520443412010-10-02T06:17:00.000-07:002010-10-02T06:21:54.843-07:00Golden Wine Collection<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong style="font-weight: normal;">The Toledo Opera is celebrating their 50th Anniversary!</strong> The "Sapphire Ball" will be held Saturday, October 23rd at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Toledo. There will be several raffles at this year's Sapphire Ball, but I am most excited for the drawing for a "Golden Wine Cellar". This collection contains more than 50 unique wines! The winning ticket receives the entire collection of wines! Raffle tickets are $50 each, and can be purchased by contacting the Toledo Opera at 419-255-7464 (Option 5). </span></span><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The winning ticket will be drawn at the Ball, and you need not be present to win. More wines are being added to the "Golden Wine Collection" daily, by private collect</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgx1yVDzAjHtu95nvc50RTjF7zMOqtnLBezTV_R2fzvg6DHf2a0EcpcvU3tIOKKyZ0NGfDDow_sPa52X846dcjc4vBLIaEmwUjChJ3s3WXrHCuPy5fG50lijAzs4o3IlB5MyTxhLnIDk/s1600/wine.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNgx1yVDzAjHtu95nvc50RTjF7zMOqtnLBezTV_R2fzvg6DHf2a0EcpcvU3tIOKKyZ0NGfDDow_sPa52X846dcjc4vBLIaEmwUjChJ3s3WXrHCuPy5fG50lijAzs4o3IlB5MyTxhLnIDk/s200/wine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523438334867246130" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ors and contributors to the Toledo Opera.<br /><br />Following are some of the highlights of the collection:<br />1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild<br />1989 Baron Pichon-Longueville<br />2000 Chateau Gruaud Larose<br />1947 Cave de Banyuls Grand Cru<br />2001 Paloma Merlot<br />2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia<br />1982 Cos d’Estournel<br />2005 Sterling Vineyards<br />Vertical Collection of Tignanello<br />1988, 1990, 1998<br />Vertical Collection of Dominus Estate<br />1983, 1984, 1986, 1989<br /><br />Good Luck!<br /></span></span><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;font-size:85%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-85382392981892937792010-09-30T11:01:00.000-07:002010-09-30T11:29:11.751-07:00Dining DealsIt has been a busy season for me with weddings and events and haven't had the energy to do much cooking. Therefore my husband and I have been eating out but trying to be cost conscience. We have found some really great deals that I wanted to share with you!<br /><br />Pizza Papalis- Monday and Tuesdays $1 drafts and a pizza for around $18 easily shared between two people you are set. Bonus - go to the restaurant website you can print off coupons http://pizzapapalis.com/Home.aspx<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: This is for the location Downtown Toledo. </span><br /><br />Bar Louie - 'Tailgate' every football Sunday and get deals on food and drinks: $3.50 drafts and $5 grub menu, plus games to win prizes. Not into football but love a good burger head to Bar Louie on Tuesdays for $1 burgers. http://www.barlouieamerica.com/home/<br /><br />Zia's Italian Restaurant - Free Pizza! Bring in six people who order a drink at the bar and receive a complimentary pizza. Get your free pizza on Saturday till 6:30pm and Sunday-Thursday till 9pm. www.ziasrestaurant.com<span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite></cite></span></span></span><br /><br />Rosie's Italian Grille - 'Wino Wednesdays': take $10 off any bottle of wine over $28.00. All appetizers and gourmet pizzas are half-off Sunday-Thursday in the bar. www.rosiesitaliangrille.com<br /><br />Avenue Bistro - Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm Monday - Friday and offers a great selection of appetizers and beverage specials. Bonus - Josh Jardin was just voted 'Best Bartender' in the Toledo City Paper voted by their readers. www.centralavenuebistro.com<br /><br />So next time you don't feel like cooking check out one of these spots for good food at a good price!bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-38154338263709363802010-09-07T07:46:00.000-07:002010-09-07T07:53:48.555-07:00Applebutter FestOn <!--webbot bot="Substitution" S-Variable="Date - Festival" startspan -->Sunday, October 10, 2010<!--webbot bot="Substitution" endspan i-checksum="43907" -->, the Historical Society of Grand Rapids will be sponsoring its annual Applebutter Fest from <!--webbot bot="Substitution" S-Variable="Time - Festival" startspan -->l0AM to 5PM<!--webbot bot="Substitution" endspan i-checksum="17025" -->. You, your friends, and your family can spend the day celebrating the harvest season and all of its history, glory and tradition.34 years and hundreds of volunteers can only equal lots and lots of applebutter and plenty of down-home, old fashioned memories for tens of thousands of visitors to the scenic Victorian Canal Town, Grand Rapids, Ohio.<br /><br />For more information on timing and location go to http://www.applebutterfest.org<br /><br />This is one of my favorite Fall festivals! If you see an over-friendly goldendoodle licking everyone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje45neBAHxkg6ThhA6dlcsawPUgMLMd_GSB9I2ZE8Ls5-IafxI2CFM0bg-1VmPuR_-DPOnm_vg71ZiQsT0cbXsVF0Mj6xZkXWjQagPzoS5qkoKY1XwAAFjcUwXolHwmVkpaZq_zTwaYR8/s1600/applebutter.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje45neBAHxkg6ThhA6dlcsawPUgMLMd_GSB9I2ZE8Ls5-IafxI2CFM0bg-1VmPuR_-DPOnm_vg71ZiQsT0cbXsVF0Mj6xZkXWjQagPzoS5qkoKY1XwAAFjcUwXolHwmVkpaZq_zTwaYR8/s200/applebutter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514184323406900914" border="0" /></a> and two adults hollering "Lola down" that is us!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br />Photo from last years festival</span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-9741200291352821902010-09-02T11:22:00.000-07:002010-09-02T12:35:49.811-07:00Bridging the Gap between Summer and Fall<div class="content-copy"><p style="font-family: times new roman;" class="introduction"><span style="font-size:130%;">As we are moving from Summer to Fall I found this fun article in the New York, The Sun by Peter Hellman. I enjoyed it and I hope you do too!</span></p><p class="introduction"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1O8bI4uew3kgWWAr8u54roSfuYUZVeCJQLFfDfxjnUEI81JZGpn_6tQXukCLRZMWohOIeB6JUOc5p_-4WPgXfJg0vOB1grUTSm2Dir6az87U_t5amUBDgm-zvfDXfg2GeZlH6nYBR9Y/s1600/Vineyard-rows-fall-color.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1O8bI4uew3kgWWAr8u54roSfuYUZVeCJQLFfDfxjnUEI81JZGpn_6tQXukCLRZMWohOIeB6JUOc5p_-4WPgXfJg0vOB1grUTSm2Dir6az87U_t5amUBDgm-zvfDXfg2GeZlH6nYBR9Y/s200/Vineyard-rows-fall-color.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512401937942335810" border="0" /></a></p><p class="introduction">'<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">If San Pellegrino water (with a twist of lime) was wine, I would have been in deep rehab dur</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">in</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">g</span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> the waning summer days of late August. Summer is the time </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">when I'm more eager to slice open a perfect Long Island tomato, or husk a just-picked ear of Hudson Valley corn, than to reach for a corkscrew.</span></p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">But here's an essential fact about wine: Like wardrobes, this liquid has its own seasons. It would be as out-of-kilter to pour a fleshy, alcoholic Chateauneuf-du-Pape or a wham-bang Australian Syrah in the summer as it would be to suit up in wool tweeds. Even a cerebral white wine, such as a minerally Corton-Charlemagne, is off-limits on my table so long as the crickets still chirp loudly in the evening.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">But it's now time for what I call "segue" wines, which are the equivalent of cotton sweaters. They're of a class whose duty it is to be not merely refreshing, like summer wines, or to carry weight and richness, like winter wines, but to be somewhere in between. They are the mid-weights that ease us into the season when the crickets become silent and the evenings turn crisp. That's a good time to look beyond the usual suspects, such as cabernet and chardonnay, for offbeat wines of modest profile that deserve more attention than they normally get. Below, I've suggested eight such segue wines, divided between red and white, all available at local shops.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">With all due respect to the seasonality of wines, there is one example that effortlessly jumps all divides, and can perk up any hour of the day. It's called Champagne.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;"><b>WHITES</b></p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Reserve 2004 ($34.89 at Bedford Wine Merchants, bedfordwines.com) — The word "fumé" is a seasonal key, evoking the woodsmoke of vineyard fires made from post-vintage vine cuttings. Mondavi himself coined the term "fumé blanc" in the 1960s, and the winery he founded is still its master. It's not a heavyweight, but barrel fermentation, rather than the usual stainless steel, makes this wine more textured than typical sauvignon blanc. You might even catch a whiff of that smokiness. Perfect with a flavorsome filet of late-summer striped bass.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Perrin Réserve, Côtes du Rhone Blanc 2007 ($9.99 at 67 Wines & Spirits, 67wine.com) — A blend of hot-clime grapes that get no respect on their own: Bourboulenc, Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and the like. They add up to a toothsome and spicy pour with that extra bit of weight appropriate to the season. An un-shy partner to Indian food.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Stadlmann Zierfandler Mandel-Höh 2006 ($26.93 at Crush Wine & Spirits, crushwineco.com) — Unique to the Thermen region south of Vienna, this age-worthy wine is a subtle spice bomb, and more fulsome than typical whites from neighboring Germany. It's more alcoholic, too. As Crush's Austrian specialist, Stephen Bitterolf, points out, Zierfandler's fennel and dark fruit profile is true to summer's end.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Etude Pinot Gris, Carneros 2006 ($23.18 at Cellarbrokers.com) — A wine with more body and presence than its Italian rendition as pinot grigio, this wine expresses late summer nectarine essences propelled by zingy acidity. Etude takes this wine as seriously as it does its pricey pinot noirs, using estate grapes augmented by batches from the esteemed Hyde Vineyards.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;"><b>REDS</b></p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Chinon, Clos des Capucins 2005, Jean-Maurice Raffault ($28.99 at PJ Wine, pjwine.com) — Cabernet franc — the grape of Chinon — can be weedy, even nasty, when it is unripe. In a flawless vintage such as this one, the wine has tang and thrust, yet no great weight. There's a mushroomy undertone to this wine that verges on autumnal.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2000, Ruffino ($37.95 at Sherry-Lehmann, sherry-lehmann.com) — The scent and savor of this wine reminded me what it's like to deeply inhale while driving by the tobacco aging barns of the Connecticut Valley after harvest. A velvety red with reservoirs of gentle flavor, ready to partner with a root vegetable stew.</p> <p style="font-family: lucida grande;">Bierzo "Petalos" 2006, Descendientes de J. Palacios ($18.99 at Garnet Wines & Liquors, garnetwine.com) — Much "new wave" Spanish wine is blockbuster in style, but not this Bierzo. Made from Mencia, a distinctive indigenous grape, the wine sends up lavender and leather aromas. Not the least bit heavy, but flavors do spread out generously in the mouth. A bargain.'</p><p>http://www.nysun.com/food-drink/bridging-the-gap-between-summer-and-fall-wines/85975/</p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">photo from - <span class="rg_ctlv"><span id="rg_hr">caricawines.com</span></span></span></p></div>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-21417139208146786472010-08-30T06:22:00.000-07:002010-08-30T06:46:15.530-07:00Wedding in the Windy CityIt was a whirl-wind weekend in Chicago celebrating the wedding of Doreen and Jim! The weekend started with a fantastic rehearsal dinner at Galleria Marchetti (<span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>galleriamarchetti.com). </cite></span></span></span>Surrounded by close friends and family the bride and groom looked relaxed and enjoying the evening festivities.<br /><br />We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding day - bright sunshine and clear skies! The ceremony took place at St. Alphonsus Church in Lincoln Park. It has the longest aisle in Chicago - giving all the bridesmaids and bride a runway to strut their stuff! Following the ceremony the reception was held at the University Club of Chicago downtown off Michigan Avenue <span style="font-style: italic;">(www.ucco.com)</span>. The Club is a great Chicago landmark, the architectural heritage has been meticulously preserved. Following are a few photos that I captured from my camera however the professional photos I will share in the next couple weeks...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpoAhCsxqd0xIbeqa4VuN4_vB33gbqlvHMUPqYJad-j5L9-rChU08ISNP6AOuzutmuhWxz5Sz0SFwG2IBmgg3kzauC7s3Q3mtWZqts3BAZdKPu_1oSPtzNnwjDLQn2pJSFSKbaE7Kh0/s1600/Escort+Table+2.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulpoAhCsxqd0xIbeqa4VuN4_vB33gbqlvHMUPqYJad-j5L9-rChU08ISNP6AOuzutmuhWxz5Sz0SFwG2IBmgg3kzauC7s3Q3mtWZqts3BAZdKPu_1oSPtzNnwjDLQn2pJSFSKbaE7Kh0/s200/Escort+Table+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511198771931087538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I8C3kNIjQOjd22jE65FYL2mTq59DlzOZXOK0ipRY09QhtZBC87nBhukwwGV3fNDy10kl5TYXSn0WLvu-_8pJV72_FURZBwKfnNdI8C8YQ3ZOrZ9Z6p9uiwyEfE_RUUU_xEBCihPpkWg/s1600/Head+Table+-+Root.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-I8C3kNIjQOjd22jE65FYL2mTq59DlzOZXOK0ipRY09QhtZBC87nBhukwwGV3fNDy10kl5TYXSn0WLvu-_8pJV72_FURZBwKfnNdI8C8YQ3ZOrZ9Z6p9uiwyEfE_RUUU_xEBCihPpkWg/s200/Head+Table+-+Root.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511198176539887570" border="0" /></a><br />Florist: Ashland Addison Florist - <span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>www.ashaddflorist.com</cite></span></span></span><br />Photographer: Artisan Events - <span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>www.artisanevents.com</cite></span></span></span><br />Videographer: Jason Pittman Productions -<span style="font-style: italic;"> www.pittmanproduc</span><span style="font-style: italic;">tions.com</span><br />Musicians for Cocktails: Georiga Frances Orchestra - <span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>www.georgiafrances.com</cite></span></span></span><br />DeeJay: Dance All Night - <span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>www.danceallnight.com</cite></span></span></span><br />Ceremony: St. Alphonsus Church - <span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite>www.stalphonsuschgo.org</cite></span></span></span><br />Venue: University Club of Chicago - <span style="font-style: italic;">www.ucco.com</span><br />Wedding Coordinator: Eventology<span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="visibility: visible;" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><span class="f"><cite> - www.eventologyevents.com<br /></cite></span></span></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-53344507837682180652010-08-26T04:59:00.000-07:002010-08-26T05:04:06.539-07:00Bridal Gown Sample Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcaqySkDFgNW3OfPhm8FQXKvJLvMPOxC2a8MGVMjMIkptcXzw0DQGE5Vd2ueWY_22QYrc5BgVlNLzJ8ZhYYU8ncHzy1zsjpCbV9bX2EGwRfzawRE-4ZJPxkORL4Dl13gVhVqN_ZHNwBQ/s1600/Dress.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcaqySkDFgNW3OfPhm8FQXKvJLvMPOxC2a8MGVMjMIkptcXzw0DQGE5Vd2ueWY_22QYrc5BgVlNLzJ8ZhYYU8ncHzy1zsjpCbV9bX2EGwRfzawRE-4ZJPxkORL4Dl13gVhVqN_ZHNwBQ/s200/Dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509688163012263122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;font-size:-1;color:#474747;" ><p>Caroline DeVillo Couture Semiannual Sample Sale starts this SATURDAY! Look for downs up to 30-70 percent off<br /><strong></strong>(prices range $500-$2,000).<br /><strong></strong></p><p>Check out some of her collections online or check them out in person in her Bucktown neighborhood location (Chicago, IL)<br /><strong>When:</strong> Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<br /><strong>Where:</strong> 1616 N. Damen Ave., at North Ave., ste. 301. R.S.V.P. to 773-342-0096 or <a href="mailto:info@carolinedevillo.com">info@carolinedevillo.com</a>.<span class="ecxmap-link"> </span></p></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-72025266428219475802010-07-30T11:21:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:24:48.884-07:00David vs. Goliath<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkqVk6LBJhPMmVMU2f6j0_pR_z1gvJvwpdXl3ZXqxhdINkD1y788kvPQbEyl-vLGarQZ5Hhd6WBe0qvQjOJ2wz8ihR1AVC8pV0_gnkFkvAjhpqoK8KZRpldKdb94SQfjYi1HZJzRmvoA/s1600/ToledoMuseumofArt.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkqVk6LBJhPMmVMU2f6j0_pR_z1gvJvwpdXl3ZXqxhdINkD1y788kvPQbEyl-vLGarQZ5Hhd6WBe0qvQjOJ2wz8ihR1AVC8pV0_gnkFkvAjhpqoK8KZRpldKdb94SQfjYi1HZJzRmvoA/s200/ToledoMuseumofArt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766964613157634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;color:#000000;" ><span style="font-size:11pt;">Wow, talk about a tough draw! TMA vs. the Met! The MET may be well known, but our Toledo Museum of Art is wonderful!</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Simple to vote by clicking on the link below if you want to.</span></div> <div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><br />The TMA made it through the last round of voting - now we're up against the Met (in NYC)! Please do what you did before - vote, and pass this on to everyone in order for them to vote for the TMA! Votes are due by 5pm this Sunday.</span></span> </div> <div style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#1f497d;"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-size:11pt;" ></span></span> </div> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><br />Popular art world blogger and critic Tyler Green has launched an "America's Favorite Museum" contest with the top 64 Museums in the country going up against one another NCAA bracket style. TMA was ranked as the #32 Museum in the country by Green and his panel of experts.<br /><br />Round two of the contest is currently underway and it's a David vs. Goliath scenario: Toledo vs. the Met. Let's show the art world we have the most loyal museum fans by voting here: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogs.artinfo.com/modernartnotes/">http://blogs.artinfo.com/modernartnotes/</a>. The competition runs through Sunday at 5 p.m. Please forward this to everyone you know. Remember, this is a contest to see who is most beloved, not who is the biggest or has the most comprehensive collection.</span></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-1553581362028581312010-07-29T09:56:00.000-07:002010-07-29T10:25:50.012-07:00Upcoming Wine & Food Events<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixv0v1nSFyHwAVt22pqlVaIsb_VfFSTqwN7UU3aI69DoDlE-VlShEXK6xhECW43W0Bo83zkHAjenaNJUZYcxjMZB983B2mo3Ix99u0KkUfev3-K2YmLeYKjhYvAIu0PStgrtJ8WRZXLis/s1600/wine.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixv0v1nSFyHwAVt22pqlVaIsb_VfFSTqwN7UU3aI69DoDlE-VlShEXK6xhECW43W0Bo83zkHAjenaNJUZYcxjMZB983B2mo3Ix99u0KkUfev3-K2YmLeYKjhYvAIu0PStgrtJ8WRZXLis/s200/wine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499379963563968354" border="0" /></a><br />A multitude of culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, authentic tastes are happening this summer and you don't need to travel far. So if you are staying local this summer and looking for different things to do that focus on food and wine then this post is for you my fellow foodie friend!<br /><br />August 6th - 'Rock n Roar' at the Toledo Zoo - Enjoy (4) stages of live music by local musicians, cash bar and grill stations. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.<br /><br />August 12th - 27th Annual Rib Off - Enjoy award winning ribs and various complimentary sides at the Lucas County Fair Grounds. Entertainment includes: Peter Frampton and George Thorogood. www.nwohioriboff.com<br /><br />August 13th - Hawaiian Getaway - Head to Maumee Bay State Park for activities that include a luau, pig roast and dancing.<br /><br />August 14th - Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala - St. Francis Campus will feature locally grown produce paired with wine from Ohio Vintners. 6pm-9pm and tickets are $75 visit www.felc.sfctiffin.org<br /><br />August 27th - German- American Festival - Enjoy music, German-American food, entertainment and parade located in Oak Shade Grove, Oregon www.gafsociety.org/fest.htm<br /><br /><br />WEEKLY TASTINGS:<br />1) Aficionado Wine & Cigars holds weekly wine and beer tastings on Wednesdays from 5-8pm www.aficionadowineandcigars.com<br /><br />2) Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion holds weekly wine tastings on Fridays from 7-9pm and costs $15/members and $20/non-members www.toledomuseum.org<br /><br />3) Walt Churchill's Market (Maumee location) holds wine tastings every Saturday from 12 -5pm and costs $7-$12<br /><br />If you know of other food and wine festivals/tastings and would like to add to this list please comment. Would love to hear from you!bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-34755003904678060182010-07-19T05:34:00.001-07:002010-07-19T05:49:40.321-07:00Favors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4286FCTOm22tYaVuhxQEu24BpJr7nLjvpmuN2pD9Arh7HQoNYf0UzRtqlCueFXceGy7XNh1r2DA5h6K2mbW0IkCReb_2wGfSR8psYCkAOwPvBEi_MZu-MAOBZNu2H7NK1C-SOt_QHrnY/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4286FCTOm22tYaVuhxQEu24BpJr7nLjvpmuN2pD9Arh7HQoNYf0UzRtqlCueFXceGy7XNh1r2DA5h6K2mbW0IkCReb_2wGfSR8psYCkAOwPvBEi_MZu-MAOBZNu2H7NK1C-SOt_QHrnY/s200/024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495598646632799426" border="0" /></a><br />It can be hard to come up with unique favors for any event you are hosting. While doing an event in Chicago for a home decor company I meet the designer of SODA, Amy Allison. Amy created SODA which is a collection of various items which she hand draws whimsical creatures and nature scenes. The original designs are sketched onto ceramic mugs, letterpress cards, plaques, etc...What caught my eye were the charms. The charms can be customized to a specific event such as a wedding or attached to a hostess gift to make it more personalized.<br /><br />In the photo is an example of a charm used at a wedding with the bride and groom's initial and wedding date.<br /><br />You can check out more of Amy's creations on her site on Etsy.com - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SodabyAmybestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-92190742153403210692010-04-29T10:08:00.000-07:002010-04-29T10:21:57.942-07:00Foodie RegistryI am torn as I am so excited to tell you about this website but also bummed that I didn't know about it when I got married. Although you don't have to be getting married to use this site. Foodie Registry (http://www.foodieregistry.com) is based on two simple concepts: First most couples already own many of the items found on a traditional registry. Second, people love good food. Put that together and what do you get? A restaurant gift registry. For foodies. <i>A Foodie Registry.<br /><br /></i>Currently the database only has Chicago restaurants available for your Food Registry but hopefully they will expand to more cities in the future. Hmmm...why don't we all write to them and make this suggestion?!?! <span style="font-style: italic;">customer service - support@foodieregistry.com</span><br /><i><br /><br /></i>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-28758501788056418702010-04-29T08:13:00.001-07:002010-04-29T08:24:58.327-07:00Support LocalThe start to the Perrysburg Farmer's Market is a week away! For those unfamiliar with this weekly display of vegetable stands, homemade baked goods, organic meats and local cheeses to name a few you need to check it out! Every Thursday from 3pm to around 8pm till beginning of October you will find familiar faces and a chance to meet new ones. Bring your pets for the organic dog treats and your kids for face painting and Kettle Corn! Then stay and enjoy a glass of wine and dinner at one of the restaurants along Louisiana Ave. Chef Lee Tebbetts from Rose & Thistle supports the local farmers as you will see him perusing the various food stands each Thursday.<br /><br />See you next Thursday!<br /><br />Perrysburg Farmers Market<br />Downtown along Louisiana Ave. starting at Front Street<br /><span id="listingbody"><a href="http://www.visitperrysburg.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.visitperrysburg.com</a></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-56004800995615634952010-04-21T11:21:00.000-07:002010-04-21T11:45:03.159-07:00www.Bellflowerbooks.comChildhood friends, Kerry Wellstein and Heather Smith, are the creators behind Bellflower Books (http://www.bellflowerbooks.com). The idea for Bellflower Books came from their own need of wanting to give meaningful gifts to family and friends for special occasions. So they compiled numerous photos and letters to the recipient so that all the memories of events and special times would be all wrapped up in one pretty package! Even though the end product was the perfect gift it was extremely time consuming. So for those always short on time Kerry and Heather have made the process extremely quick and easy. Whatever your occasion, Bellflowerbooks.com automates the <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzF6_V9S7kD_NIh2rBGAFnqVgcQ6YNU4s7R0HuTgOsJIRp0vCFFch-PO6SPEPqnPQT1HVHGAoWQ1xJqSqi-WBdy3OBNkqKGxGvENvDkvq4pbla7PvTPtQGW7G9NW9zaHv3qbn8MvwKVY/s1600/bellflower.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzF6_V9S7kD_NIh2rBGAFnqVgcQ6YNU4s7R0HuTgOsJIRp0vCFFch-PO6SPEPqnPQT1HVHGAoWQ1xJqSqi-WBdy3OBNkqKGxGvENvDkvq4pbla7PvTPtQGW7G9NW9zaHv3qbn8MvwKVY/s200/bellflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462662688292011954" border="0" /></a>logistics involved with the creation of this collaborative gift, and the end result is a beautiful, professionally bound book which recipients can keep and proudly display.<br /><br />We will be celebrating the launch of Bellflower Books, Thursday, April 22nd from 5pm - 8pm at Heather's home located at 845 Heathermoor, Perrysburg, OH<br /><br />Drinks and light hors d'oevures will be served. Sample books will be available to browse through and ask the creators any questions you have. Hope to see you there!bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-73361348940198602402010-04-07T06:04:00.000-07:002010-04-07T06:19:17.237-07:00To do's at the ZooThe Toledo Zoo has a lot more going on then lions, tigers and bears (oh my - sorry couldn't help myself)! There are many special events that the over 21 age group may be interested in...<br /><br />Vineyard Adventure is a wine tasting event that happens once a month at different locations around the Zoo. At each event you will enjoy a delectable mix of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and socializing. Bring your friends for a fun evening for all, or make it a romantic couple's night out.<br /><br />If you are more interested in sampling a variety of beers mark your calendars for 'Brew Fest' on September 17th. <span class="Standard"> Sample a variety of fine microbrews in the sort of wild atmosphere you’d expect from your Toledo Zoo!</span> <span class="Standard">Zoo Brew also features tasty appetizers to keep your energy up as you groove to great live entertainment. This event will take place in the Zoo’s Nairobi Pavilion!<br /><br />More more special event's and to sign up for these events check out the Toledo Zoo's website http://www.toledozoo.org<br /><br /><br /></span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-79845542778829379082010-04-04T18:43:00.000-07:002010-04-04T18:52:06.001-07:00Opening DayToledo's beloved Mud Hens hit the field for the season opener on Thursday, April 8th. The first pitch will be thrown at 5:30pm at Fifth Third Field. You can get your tickets online at http://www.mudhens.com or call (419) 725-HENS<br /><br />*Fun Fact*<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Team Mascot - Muddy </span><br />Muddy the Mud Hen has been entertaining fans of all ages for 19 years. He can be found roaming the concourse and dancing on the dugouts during all home games at Fifth Third Field. He has received national recognition in such publications as: Sports Illustrated, Baseball Weekly, the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. A celebrity in his own right, from parades to parties, Muddy is everyone's buddy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUdXIyIpOMX9CswQlMdokuUnzLEZS1EUTlrWqdNHpmqHedu3ozYoZSeGX65K7hWiCh-yHtp-rt2wmA2gRxrZ5jBmGkAt5UxsFf86YldHa0HwuYKGKTIhPm9iwNjZ2HIX0B6aQ0IrPH3s/s1600/muddy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUdXIyIpOMX9CswQlMdokuUnzLEZS1EUTlrWqdNHpmqHedu3ozYoZSeGX65K7hWiCh-yHtp-rt2wmA2gRxrZ5jBmGkAt5UxsFf86YldHa0HwuYKGKTIhPm9iwNjZ2HIX0B6aQ0IrPH3s/s200/muddy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456464791349353042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >photo taken from Mudhens.com</span>bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-57120363236280227612010-04-03T05:40:00.000-07:002010-04-03T05:51:06.559-07:00Taste of the Nation - Perrysburg<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaXG49LhJWZYiKnrXG8bh3qqiiz4WCUZ155KY0dtfMrrv20alush4GkxCqOlcBDQA3TVSoghyluFVT82NA6WtBsd4BdckvnrPqo9uzoqFkcrGdK_uam_11B8fv0i0pwsYr27KBwaBqPU/s1600/taste.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaXG49LhJWZYiKnrXG8bh3qqiiz4WCUZ155KY0dtfMrrv20alush4GkxCqOlcBDQA3TVSoghyluFVT82NA6WtBsd4BdckvnrPqo9uzoqFkcrGdK_uam_11B8fv0i0pwsYr27KBwaBqPU/s200/taste.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455892926280977986" /></a><br />Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Taste of the Nation to be held on April 25th at Fat Fish Blue (6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg). Guests will have the chance to sample food from 40 participating Toledo restaurants. To name a few Byblos, Georgios, Koto Buki and the Real Seafood Co. <br /><br />This culinary event supports the effort to end childhood hunger in America. Local beneficiaries are Toledo GROWs, Toledo Day Nursery, Aurora House, and Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. <br /><br />Tickets to the black-tie-optional event are $150. For tickets and information, call 419-705-6635. <br />http://www.toledotaste.org/index.htmlbestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764554259750560418.post-4865927233145547092010-03-28T12:34:00.001-07:002010-04-29T08:11:23.467-07:00Rose & Thistle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJ4weweR28yPaS8E6DSS8HRypk3zQyGEaruTLvSc-6YUs2du1XWIzovfxKZJ4CgLFcOurGwuudLWDfzRYw2BNVmCPKMCt2_e7vOWu2BLxflen9evyuyt0jThJGC_NAuXYNTDh-MlVjcY/s1600/DSCN8848.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXJ4weweR28yPaS8E6DSS8HRypk3zQyGEaruTLvSc-6YUs2du1XWIzovfxKZJ4CgLFcOurGwuudLWDfzRYw2BNVmCPKMCt2_e7vOWu2BLxflen9evyuyt0jThJGC_NAuXYNTDh-MlVjcY/s200/DSCN8848.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465577292745840978" border="0" /></a><br />If you have not been downtown Perrysburg and dined at Rose & Thistle you are missing out on a culinary treat! Owner and Chef Lee Tebbetts creates a regularly changing menu of about 6 items for diners to choose from each night. Fresh seafood options are usually the stand outs. However he has customers repeatedly asking for his beef tenderloin medallions in wild mushroom sauce and a perfectly roasted rack of lamb. You need to make a reservation as walk-ins are welcomed at the bar but not for dinner service. Lee is working on creating a bar menu of small plates hopefully to arrive by the beginning of summer. Also, look for a website soon that will feature upcoming events such as his much raved about wine pairing dinners.<br /><br />To make your reservation call 419.874.3947. Open Thursday - Saturday.<br />Located at 203 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, OH 43551<br /><br />If just interested in a drink and friendly conversation at the bar stop in Thursday - Saturday starting at 5:30pm till closing around midnight.bestfoodiefriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356637546003180918noreply@blogger.com0