Happenings in our edible community.
Eating is, perhaps, your most important daily activity. And, it’s about more than sustenance. Our food choices contribute to the health of our bodies, the health of our local economy, and the health of the environment. And, yet, something so impactful is usually taken for granted. On Wednesday, June 5, the Warrensville Area Chamber of …read more…
Chefs Michael Symon and Matt Del Regno are some of the busiest guys we know, yet they’ve teamed up once again to execute University Hospitals Five Star Sensation. The event returns after a customary hiatus and will take place on June 15 at the eastern campus of Cuyahoga Community College. More than 50 chefs and vintners …read more…
“May suitable doses of guaranteed sensual pleasure and slow, long-lasting enjoyment preserve us from the contagion of the multitude who mistake frenzy for efficiency. Our defense should begin at the table with Slow Food. Let us rediscover the flavors and savors of regional cooking and banish the degrading effects of Fast Food.”—Excerpt from the Official …read more…
How does a child achieve educational goals if their family doesn’t have consistent access to nutritious foods? How do we help all of our neighbors live a healthy life, even if they are unable to cook? How does a vibrant civic life emerge in our neighborhoods if we must leave them to meet our basic …read more…
Donut Fest is returning to Cleveland for its second straight year, and promises to be another delightfully tasty amalgamation of classics and unexpected twists. “I think we’re going to see some old-school donuts with no fuss and people who are willing to take chances,” said Donut Fest founder Rebecca Skoch. The second annual Donut Fest …read more…
On Monday night, a group of pioneering Cleveland chefs came together for a unique Dinner in the Dark event. The six participating chefs all worked together at Moxie when it opened in 1997, just as the Cleveland food scene was finding its sea legs to become the acclaimed and thriving force it is now. For a …read more…
Clevelanders have been trying to temper their excitement for the last week or so, counting down to one of the most fabulous days of the entire year. This Tuesday, February 17, is Paczki Day! It’s true that most people refer to this particular day as Fat Tuesday, the day before the official start of Lent. …read more…
In mid-February, just outside of the Slovenian National Home, many Clevelanders will voluntarily line up along St. Clair (just east of E. 55th) to watch a parade featuring giant furry mask-wearing creatures that wave their clubs and ring a bell that hangs on a chain around their waists. These creatures, called Kurents, come to chase …read more…
