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The Pioneer Woman
I see that Ree Drummond, known by the name of her blog, The Pioneer Woman, will be at Joseph-Beth on February 18. She’ll be signing her new book Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels–A Love Story. Her blog is popular, for good reason. She’s got...
Posted: 1/25/2011 6:03 PM in Campbell’s Scoop
A Followup to Mangoes
Yesterday’s post was so much fun– I love hearing your stories about words and food (keep them coming!). Apparently Albert Pyle from the Mercantile Library ( one of my favorite places in town, and Pyle is also known as Dr. Know to Cincinnati Magazine readers)...
Posted: 1/25/2011 10:08 AM in wine me, dine me
Dumbest Press Release–ever
I got this today: “Joey’s Chestnut’s Top Ten Tips for Super Bowl Eating.” Joey Chestnut being the Major League Eating champ who can eat 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. His helpful suggestions include “Limit Beer and Alcohol Intake.” “Stay Standing,” “Dunk...
Posted: 1/24/2011 3:44 PM in Campbell’s Scoop
Only in Cincinnati…
Okay, I hear this is a Midwestern thing (not just Cincinnati), but I swear I’ve only heard it here. While tromping through Jungle Jim’s on Saturday (with a camera; apparently the Bonominis have given up and are allowing cameras inside– all the better,...
Posted: 1/24/2011 12:24 PM in wine me, dine me
Boca Fries are Back
I had brunch at Nada last weekend, and it was very good. From the sparkling grapefruit cocktail to the French toast with sugared almonds and including Eggs Benedicto and Mexican steak and eggs, everything was as good, as boldly flavored and nicely served,...
Posted: 1/21/2011 2:10 PM in Campbell’s Scoop
Friday Five: Favorite Sandwiches
For our purposes here, a sandwich could also include something in a wrap instead of bread, but not a bun (as in: no hamburgers). 1. Virgil’s Pastrami sandwich (Bellevue). I haven’t written about Virgil’s yet (I went there several months ago) because I...
Posted: 1/21/2011 1:46 PM in wine me, dine me
Locally owned SmoQ adds creativity to barbecue scene
DINING REVIEW In the barbecue pits of the American South, wood smoke slowly mingles with the flavors of pork and chicken to create the unmistakable rustic flavor of real barbecue. The more Americans turn to that authentic style, the more we love the flavor...
Posted: 1/21/2011 10:08 AM in Campbell’s Scoop
Never Said About Restaurant Websites
The Hoperatives sent me this link and I’ve been giggling over it every since. In all seriousness, there are good restaurant websites– and bad ones. My personal pet peeves: PDF Menus Flash (for two reasons: there are so many bad Flash websites, and I can’t...
Posted: 1/20/2011 12:32 PM in wine me, dine me
Mellow Mushroom Pizza
Mellow Mushroom Pizza1014 Town DriveWilder, KYTel: 859-441-6600www.mellowmushroom.comFunky, eclectic surroundings like a hostess station in the shape of a giant mushroom, a psychedelically painted hippie microbus, trippy bathroom floor tile, and groo...
Posted: 1/19/2011 7:35 PM in The Veggie Option
Tweet-up for Tucker’s, Saturday 10-3
I’m sure you folks have heard about the shooting at Tucker’s on Vine, which left Carla Tucker injured and a customer in critical condition. Terry and I were for a time regulars (we really need to get back), so this hit pretty close to home. Joe and Carla...
Posted: 1/19/2011 4:25 PM in wine me, dine me
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