May The Stars Light Your Way
After being offline for a long time, our Gallery is finally back online. Of course, since it was offline, it wasn’t being updated. Now that it’s back online, I will shortly dump into it a bunch of new pictures that have been stacking up (including…
Wine Dinner at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. Hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt. Menu prepared by Chef de Residence, Jean-Robert de Cavel. Wines hosted by Laura Landoll, Advanced Sommelier,…
Ed’s month to pick, so December 2009 was spent at Walt’s Barbecue. I really enjoy BBQ, and Walt’s does a great job. It is a very family-friendly place with plenty of affordable options for kids and adults alike.
The first meeting of The Happy Mouth Supper Club for 2010 was a success! It was Angel’s month to select, and her original selection was Arthur’s in Hyde Park Square. However, Arthur’s does not accept reservations. Angel’s plan to arrive early and get seats was…
"Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger has died at age 91 in New Hampshire. I always enjoyed hanging out with Holden Caulfield for a couple days every few years.
Chef Joanne Drilling will leave Slims Restaurant to take the Executive Chef position at Murphin Ridge Inn. Drilling has been Executive Chef at Slims since late 2008. Her last day at the helm at Slims will be Saturday, Feburary 6, 2010.
I sat down with Chef Joanne Drilling, recently of Slims Restaurant in Northside, to talk with her about her culinary inspiration, point-of-view, and her upcoming transition to Murphin Ridge Inn, about 1 hour east of Cincinnati in beautiful Adams County Ohio. Joanne and I met…