Provides the latest RSS feeds for Food And Drinks News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Baltimore Star.com http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/cat/65c2a14681721a2b/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:32 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:32 -0400 30 A car set on fire burns, following riots in the Stockholm suburb of Kista late May 21, 2013, in this picture provided by Scanpix. (SCANPIX ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714989/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 10:04:56 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714989/scat/65c2a14681721a2b MOSCOW, May 23 (RIA Novosti) – Muscovites have increased their spending on food in cafes and restaurants by more than six times over the past decade, and spending on dining out in the Russian capital is expected to grow even more rapidly in the future, a Moscow government official said on Thursday. "Over the past decade, the proportion of expenditure that Muscovites devote to eating ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714141/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 08:34:33 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714141/scat/65c2a14681721a2b If you take into account Los Angeles' superb produce, its breathtaking diversity and its imagination, it can be one of the most pleasurable places to eat on Earth. The list below is a ranking of the best restaurants. How many have you tried? Where would you like to go? Create a list and share it with your ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714642/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 08:25:17 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714642/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Tom Dillon , the former owner of Siro's trackside restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY will open a new restaurant in the city. Dillon is leasing the former Big Apple Restaurant on Route 9, which has sat ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714513/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 08:20:31 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214714513/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Ohios Internet cafe operators suffered a major setback Wednesday when the Ohio Senate passed a bill that would effectively put them out of business. Ohios Internet cafe operators suffered a major setback Wednesday when the Ohio Senate passed a bill that would effectively put them out of business, according to the Columbus Business First. In a 27-6 vote, the Senate approved legislation ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214713649/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 07:34:01 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214713649/scat/65c2a14681721a2b (16 mins ago) Hard pressed to justify a proposition deemed laughable by critics, the European Commission withdrew on Thursday a planned ban on restaurants serving olive oil in jugs on diners' tables pending consultations with the industry and consumers. European Union Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos took to a regular media podium to perform a U-turn that spawned a string of Twitter ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214712336/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 07:19:02 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214712336/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu May 23, 2013 7:14am EDT May 23 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings has published the H113 EMEA Drinks Sector dashboard. The publication explores the key themes affecting issuer credit profiles for the sector in Europe under the following headings: - Key theme: Fewer M&A targets for brewers - consolidation goes on in ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214713632/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 07:14:27 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214713632/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The Granary Cue & Brew has been invited to participate in theTravaasa Austin BBQ Bash on June 15. The Granary Cue and Brew, which can best be described as a hybrid hangout for people who love brewpub beer and barbecue, will be featured at a new food festival in Austin. The San Antonio establishment is one of five barbecue restaurants that have been invited to participate in the Travaasa Austin ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214712400/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:04 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214712400/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Two-thirds of the country's 478 cannabis cafes continue to sell marijuana to tourists, despite the ban implemented at the beginning of this year, according to research published by Nos television. In total 111 cafes in 33 cities - including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague - took part in the survey, set up by Epicurus, a foundation launched by coffee shop owners. The survey ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214711244/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 06:20:46 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214711244/scat/65c2a14681721a2b STOCKHOLM -; Groups of youth have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709260/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 04:12:31 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709260/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Beijing is where the world and her dining companions meet, and good chefs from all over the country congregate. Right now, the flavors are fresh, and the menu is blooming ... literally. Ye Jun tells us ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709131/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:19 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709131/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The Olde Spitfire Grille, 1517 Broad St., Greensburg, will celebrate the official grand opening of its new contemporary American-cuisine restaurant and casual dining outdoor patio on May ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709132/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 03:43:59 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214709132/scat/65c2a14681721a2b SPOKANE, Wash. — A pizza restaurant in Spokane, Wash., is offering 200 free pies for help in tracking down a robber who hit a store on Wednesday evening. KXLY-TV says ( http://is.gd/v7gR4I) a Pizza Rita owner made that offer after a robber made off with an unknown amount of cash and tips from an outlet on North Wall Street. Spokane police are also looking for the suspect, described as ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214708696/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 02:45:59 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214708696/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The 17th Annual Festival of Wine & Food "Reds, Whites, and Navy Blue" is from 1 to 11 p.m. May 25-26 at the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport. Over 100 varieties of wines, food demonstrations, vendors, music. Cost: $25/ one day or $40 for a two-day pass$50/ one day or $90 for a two-day VIP ExperienceChildren age 12-21 are $11. Under 12 are free. Music by Scott Taylor, Another Level, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707292/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 01:14:19 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707292/scat/65c2a14681721a2b In much of the rest of the country, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the outdoor cooking season. And you can imagine how thrilled they’ll be to get out their grills in places like Minneapolis, where it snowed just a few weeks ago.In South Florida, of course, it’s a different story. With summer heat and humidity settling in to stay and the hurricane season around the corner, the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707011/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:02 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707011/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Star Wars robot, but it’s actually a welcoming wine shop and bistro off the beaten track on South Beach. Sit at a wine-barrel table in the industrial-chic warehouse space or on the shaded patio, where a garden is planted with grape vines, basil and tomatoes. The menu offers tapas, charcuterie platters and grilled meats and seafood, and wood racks hold wines from Europe, the United States, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707013/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:01 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707013/scat/65c2a14681721a2b With barbecue season upon us, chef Patricio Sandoval of Mercadito Midtown shares a recipe quite different from the usual carnitas. Succulent short ribs are slow cooked in a spicy “mole-Q” sauce, Sandoval’s take on traditional mole with a barbecue sauce edge. The restaurant serves the short ribs as a special with cauliflower and celery root puree and fried crispy ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707012/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:01 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707012/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Observe the care with which the American backyard grill jockey shifts and turns that New York strip over a 2,000-degree gas flame to give it the perfect crosshatch of grill marks, and you’ll sense there’s something primal going on. Like a cowboy putting his brand on a longhorn steer. Or a cave man holding a haunch of mastodon on a stick over that newest invention, the open fire. Now, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707014/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:00 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707014/scat/65c2a14681721a2b 4 lettuce leaves, tomato, half red onion, 4 tablespoons mustard Combine beans, onion, garlic, oats, carrots, parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until combined but not pureed. If the mixture does not hold together, add reserved bean liquid a tablespoon at a time until it does. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes before shaping burgers. Shape into patties 1 inch ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707015/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:00 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707015/scat/65c2a14681721a2b 32 large fresh mint leaves To make the dipping sauce, in a food processor or blender combine the peanut butter, hoisin, 2 tablespoons lime juice, the scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons of water. Puree until smooth. Taste and add more lime juice or hot sauce if desired, and additional water if necessary to thin the sauce to a good dipping consistency. Transfer to a bowl ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707016/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:59 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707016/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Zest of half an orange In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the salt, pepper and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and add the ice. Stir in the apple juice. Bruise the thyme, rosemary and savory by placing them a cutting board and hitting them with the back side of a chef’s knife or a meat mallet. In a zip-close plastic bag, combine the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707017/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:59 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707017/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The Meat Lover’s Meatless Celebrations: Year-Round Vegetarian Feasts (De Capo, $18.99). Mr. Sausage is that dude who would laugh if you even mentioned the words “kale salad.” The book is a follow-up to O’Donnel’s ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707018/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:58 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707018/scat/65c2a14681721a2b This recipe can be easily halved. Mary McCartney writes that “these wraps work well as a dinner party dish — either as a starter or as a main course with side dishes, such as warm potato salad or sauteed leeks with courgettes (zucchini). You can assemble them beforehand and then bake them when your guests arrive, making your evening more ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707019/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:58 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707019/scat/65c2a14681721a2b 2 slices whole grain baguette Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Add barbecue sauce, and toss to coat pork and warm through, about 1 minute. A meat thermometer should read 145 degrees. Remove from heat. Place lettuce, corn, kidney beans and walnuts in a salad bowl. Add the pork and tomatoes. Toss well. Drizzle with vinaigrette. ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707020/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:57 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707020/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Main dishEasy Baked Barbecue Chicken BreastsThe recipe can be multiplied, but a larger quantity of chicken may take slightly longer to cook, so be sure to use a thermometer, inserting it deep into a breast from the side. 1/2 cup ketchup 1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo) 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707021/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:57 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707021/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Main dishBraised Chicken Thighs With Peppers and SausageThis dish can be prepared a day in advance. 1 tablespoon olive oil8 small skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat (13/4 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper4-ounce link sweet Italian sausage, casing removed8 ounces mild peppers, such as Italian long or bell, cored, seeded and cut into strips 1/4-inch wide and ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707023/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:56 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707023/scat/65c2a14681721a2b SaladAsian Kale Salad With Oranges and Red Pepper FlakesThis refreshing, do-ahead salad has bright flavor and very little oil — just what you rub into the kale leaves. It’s sturdy and pretty enough for a party. 1 head kale 2 tablespoons Asian toasted sesame oil 3 oranges2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 handful ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707022/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:56 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707022/scat/65c2a14681721a2b DessertIce Cream Cone CakesYou can use any flavor of cake mix as well as flavored or colored cones. After frosting, you may sprinkle the cone cakes with graham cracker crumbs, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts or another favorite topping. Help steady the cakes on a serving plate by putting a small amount of frosting on the cone bottom. 1 box rainbow chip cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707024/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:55 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707024/scat/65c2a14681721a2b SaladFrench Lentil Salad (Lentilles Salade du Puy)This salad, adapted from “Saveur Cooks Authentic French” (Chronicle, 1999), calls for the tiny gray-green legumes from Le Puy in the Haute-Loire region, but any small lentil can be used. Serve warm with crusty bread. 2 large carrots, scraped and diced4 shallots, peeled and halved1/2 cup olive oil, divided use2 sprigs fresh thyme3/4 ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707025/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:55 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707025/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Main dishPasta With Chickpeas, Celery and ParsleyThis is good warm or at room temperature. Double the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd. Arbol chiles are potent, so adjust the amount to taste. 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for the cooking water11/2 cups celery slices, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch wide8 ounces dried penne or other tubular pasta1/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707026/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:54 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707026/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Main dishHerb-Brined, Walnut-Crusted Chicken Thighs1/4 cup kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 cup ice 2 cups apple juice 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 sprigs fresh savory 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Zest of half an orangeIn ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707028/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:53 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707028/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Main dishMercadito’s Short Ribs in Mole-Q SaucePiloncillo, available in Latin markets, is made from unrefined sugar and tastes much like brown sugar and molasses. If you cannot find it, substitute 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. The sauce has a lot of heat; you may wish to adjust the quantity of chiles accordingly. 1 tablespoon canola oil4 pounds short ribsSalt and pepper1/2 medium onion, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707027/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:53 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214707027/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Sardinian chef Roberto Petza assembles an amuse-bouche, starting with a base of carrot soup, layering it with slivers of bamboo, adding thin, short wands of almonds before topping it off with slices of raw oyster. Careful, deliberate and exacting, Petza is busy at work in the kitchen of his latest gastronomic adventure, Harmonium. "I like Korea," Petza, 45, explained why he decided to ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214706530/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Thu, 23 May 2013 00:32:20 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214706530/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Da Kitchen business partners Les Tomita and Mariah Brown, seen in this 2011 file photo, are closing their only Honolulu restaurant on Saturday. The closing doesn't affect Da Kitchen's two Maui locations. Da Kitchen, a popular local and Hawaiian food restaurant that started on Maui, will be closing its only Honolulu restaurant on Saturday, co-owner Mariah Brown told PBN on Wednesday. Da ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214706194/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 23:58:03 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214706194/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Corporate Finance Business News has compiled and published detailed intelligence on corporate finance activity in Western Australia. A total of 59 Equity Capital Raisings worth $873m and 50 Mergers and Acquisitions worth $2.5bn occurred during March 2013. I invite you to log in to view this content; either by registering in the red box or entering your email and password at the top of the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214705088/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 23:38:58 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214705088/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The Ulu Ocean Grill at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island was one of 20 Hawaii restaurants on Open Table's list of the top 100 restaurants for outdoor ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214703032/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:35 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214703032/scat/65c2a14681721a2b NASA won't be printing out pizzas on Mars anytime soon, but the space agency is paying out $125,000 to study the use of 3-D printing technology for food preparation in space."We will be building the components for a prototype" over the grant's six-month period, David Irwin, principal investigator for the project at ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699048/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 17:44:04 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699048/scat/65c2a14681721a2b The Brix at 26 is on the cusp of inking its first retail tenant for the bottom floor. Jim Scalo, principal of Green Tree-based Burns and Scalo Real Estate Services, the development company for Brix at 26th, said he has established a letter of intent with Bartram House Bakery, an independent bakery-cafe business with locations in McMurray and Wexford. The bakery will be located in what was once an ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214700482/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:39 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214700482/scat/65c2a14681721a2b NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699029/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 17:24:56 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699029/scat/65c2a14681721a2b At a time when even school cafeterias serve adobo and sushi, it's surprising that so many restaurants still resort to chicken fingers and macaroni and cheese for their youngest clientele.Kids crave selection. Most of them like trying new foods. Meanwhile, their parents, who keep an eye on selection, nutrition and culinary diversity, look to the kids menu for appropriate portions at the right ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699052/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 17:21:53 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214699052/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Video: Have you tried wine on tap yet? Plant the bottle in a bucket, surround it with ice cubes and a few tablespoons of salt, then fill with water. A bottle of lukewarm red will taste fresher in summer in five to seven minutes; a white will be ready in 12 to 15 minutes.There's another advantage to the bucket method compared with sticking the bottle in the freezer. You're less likely to ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698718/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 16:39:14 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698718/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Mount Moriah is a rock band formed around the duo of guitarist Jenks Miller and singer Heather McEntire. Its second full-length album, the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697521/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 16:34:33 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697521/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Volunteers from Operation BBQ Relief serve hot food to people dealing with the tornado aftermath in Moore, Okla. The cooks flipping meat on grills or sweating behind smokers at barbecue competitions are all about seasoning, basting, charring -- and being the best. This week, though, these maestros of meat are putting their competitive nature aside to bring comfort to Oklahoma with classic ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698369/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 16:33:48 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698369/scat/65c2a14681721a2b YARDLEY, Pennsylvania - Global Traveler, the only ABC-audited magazine for business and luxury travelers, held its ninth annual Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Competition. The competition was held May 13 at The Westin New York Grand Central in New York City. Twenty-seven expert judges participated in the blind tasting of airlines' white, red and sparkling wines. The judges hailed from a ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698719/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:34 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214698719/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Courtesy photo (null) Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has brought back its Small Plates, Big Pour promotion. Pair any of its Small Plates with an oversized wine pour for $24.95. Small plates include New Zealand petite lamb chops, Fleming's lobster tempura, New Bedford scallops, sliced filet mignon and more. The Small Plates, Big Pour offer is valid through June 30 in the bar. ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697654/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 16:08:44 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697654/scat/65c2a14681721a2b /small-ad --> It was a deal in the works for a couple months, but this week, Pali Wine Co. announced that it had signed a long-term contract to take over the management and use of grapes from the Huber Vineyard, a property planted by Norman and Traudl Huber in the Sta. Rita Hills in the late 1980s, long before the pinot noir- and chardonnay-focused appellation was officially formed. The ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697253/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:56 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214697253/scat/65c2a14681721a2b TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants that allegedly sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands. Dubbed "Operation Swill," the yearlong investigation discovered that establishments had filled premium brand bottles with cheaper booze in an effort to fool customers and increase ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214696122/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:43 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214696122/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Seasons 52's signature items include its flatbreads. Pictured is the chicken basil pesto flatbread. Seasons 52, which changes its menu four times a year, says all of its dishes have no more than 475 calories. Click through the slideshow to see more photos of Seasons 52 and its offerings. Florida-based Seasons 52 will open its first Houston location this week and has two other area restaurants ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214692958/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:59 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214692958/scat/65c2a14681721a2b TODAY's Natalie Morales and Willie Geist sample some local Chicago favorites, including Chicago-style hot dogs from Vienna Beef and deep dish pizza from ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214691924/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:09 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214691924/scat/65c2a14681721a2b In Cook It Raw, Alessandro Porcelli, founder of the culinary adventure, reveals the group’s philosophy and creative endeavours in anecdotes and ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214692500/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 11:28:17 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214692500/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Sweet Leaf Cafe's third location in the area quietly opened its doors last weekend and handed out free food. Now, it's officially open for business, ARLnow.com reports. Sweet Leaf, at 2200 Wilson Blvd. formerly occupied by Hikaru Sushi, joins its sister locations in McLean and ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214691274/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 10:24:13 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214691274/scat/65c2a14681721a2b This Monday, May 20, 2013 photo shows Amy's Baking Company in Scottsdale, Ariz. After a particularly ugly TV experience, Amy's is fighting back and trying to raise awareness for cyber-bullying. They are doing this after they cursed out critics of their TV experience on their Facebook page. The restaurant temporarily closed down their Scottsdale restaurant after the ';Kitchen ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214689855/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:48 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214689855/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Chateau Mouton Rothschild has announced plans to permanently open a museum that will house its collection of wine labels rendered by artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Andy Warhol and Prince Charles. After traveling the world, the exhibition "Mouton Rothschild: Paintings for the Labels" will find a permanent home on the chateau estate in Pauillac in the Medoc alongside the existing ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214690777/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:13 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214690777/scat/65c2a14681721a2b David and Diana Lett were pioneers in Oregon's wine industry. This photo is part of the Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield College, which just launched a new program to help prepare students for careers in wine. Been dreaming about leaving your office job to manage a vineyard or perhaps to put your love of wine to work as a sommelier? A new program at Linfield College could offer the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214690439/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38:50 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214690439/scat/65c2a14681721a2b China is likely to make substantive moves this year toward initiating an anti-dumping investigation into wine imported from the eurozone, the China Security Journal reported Tuesday.The government may take a further step in pushing the probe in response to a strong call from the domestic wine industry and a string of anti-dumping cases brought by the European Union (EU) against Chinese products, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214689201/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 09:08:25 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214689201/scat/65c2a14681721a2b A group of local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds today to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help the people of Moore, Okla. From 3 p.m. to closing, the Lonestar Restaurants in Tyler and Longview will donate 15 percent of all proceeds to help the people affected by spring storms and other disasters. The Lonestar Restaurant brands are Jersey Mikes, Smashburger, Wingstop, ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214688143/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:51 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214688143/scat/65c2a14681721a2b MOSCOW, May 22 (Itar-Tass) - Dugladze Wine Company, exporting in particular Saperavi and Khvanchkara wine brands, will be the first Georgian company that will return to the Russian market after an embargo imposed in 2006, the head of the Georgian National Wine Agency, Levan Davitashvili, told the Izvestia daily on ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214687320/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 07:59:13 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214687320/scat/65c2a14681721a2b It has been just over two years since suspected Islamic extremists planted a bomb at a cafe in Marrakesh's Djemaa el-Fna square, killing 17 people, including 14 tourists from Europe and ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686987/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:19 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686987/scat/65c2a14681721a2b By Sarah Mortimer LONDON | Wed May 22, 2013 7:25am EDT LONDON May 22 (Reuters) - British alcoholic drinks retailer First Quench is insuring a chunk of its pension liabilities with specialist provider Pension Insurance Corporation, improving retirement benefits for its 1,966 members. A growing number of "final salary" pension schemes are running into trouble because of rising ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686835/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:31 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686835/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Casa Ramos is set to open in a week in Tampa Palms. The Mexican restaurant will occupy a 6,411-square-foot space that previously held Sushi Tsu Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar at 15363 Amberly Drive near the Shoppes at Amberly plaza, the Tampa Tribune said. The owner of the new restaurant, Mateo Ramos, 34, lives in Orlando and has worked as a district manager in the Tampa area. He comes from a ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686782/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 06:51:29 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686782/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Todd English Aziz Safi took over the former Galileo III space in downtown D.C. at 600 14th St. NW last year and at the time was mum about his intentions for the space, other than to say the replacement restaurant would be Mexican in flavor. Now, Safi says he's partnering with Todd English, the New York-based personality with a PBS show and a dozen different concepts in his global restaurant ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686781/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 06:45:39 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214686781/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Burger King is partnering with the Kepak Group to supply its Irish and British restaurants with beef.The company made the announcement today, saying all of its beef will come only from Irish and British farmers.Burger King ended its association with the ABP Group earlier this year.ABP was at the centre of the horse meat scandal.The Minster for Agriculture Simon Coveney is welcoming the ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214685651/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 06:27:02 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214685651/scat/65c2a14681721a2b MANILA--A 30-year-old restaurant manager notified a co-worker over the phone of a plan to kill himself and ended their conversation by hanging himself late Tuesday afternoon in Quezon City, police said. Armando Cequea, manager of a restaurant at a Manila mall and a resident of 3 Maravilles Street in Barangay Teresita was later found by his co-workers and barangay officials at around 5 p.m. ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214685365/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 05:42:24 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214685365/scat/65c2a14681721a2b mulling over of the menu , clinking of drinks, collective breaking of bread and enthusiastic dunking into little bowls of olive oil - they are some of the most enjoyable.Alas, one aspect of that ceremony may soon be no longer thanks to the latest absurd piece of European gastronomic interference: ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214684711/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 05:22:35 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214684711/scat/65c2a14681721a2b PHOENIX -- It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet meltdown."I AM NOT ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214683752/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:58 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214683752/scat/65c2a14681721a2b BURLINGAME (KPIX 5) — A restaurant on the Peninsula that offers several exotic animals on the menu has stopped serving lion meat following an uproar online. Mokutanya Yakitori Restaurant in ... http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214683661/scat/65c2a14681721a2b Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:47 -0400 http://www.baltimorestar.com/index.php/sid/214683661/scat/65c2a14681721a2b