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November 2008 - Posts

Feeding Frenzy: 12.02.08

by Louisa Kasdon | November 29, 2008

If you’re interested in becoming a chef, one of the best routes to the toque is to get a professional culinary degree and master the building-block skills you’ll need to succeed. For that, Boston has several excellent options. In addition to Newbury College... Read More »

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by Louisa Kasdon | November 29, 2008

A food writer’s favorite culinary indulgences If ever there was a time of year to be a little indulgent, it’s December. After all, isn’t it payback for having to slog through 31 short, dark, chilly days? In that spirit, I’ve put together my personal top... Read More »

Filed under: Consumed, venue:Eastern Standard, venue:Upper Crust, venue:Taj, venue:Cambridge 1, venue:O Ya, venue:Neptune Oyster

Feeding Frenzy: November 18, 2008

by Tamara Wieder | November 18, 2008

Break out the Champagne for Davio’s and Avila owner Steve DiFillippo, who was inducted into the Massachusetts Hospitality Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, on November 17. It’s well-deserved recognition for the man... Read More »

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Moving On Up

by Louisa Kasdon | November 14, 2008

What does it take to transition from cook to chef? It isn’t automatic, you know. Just because you’ve been working hard, have cooked long hours in a professional kitchen, and maybe even graduated from culinary school doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll ever... Read More »

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Comfort's in

by Louisa Kasdon | November 03, 2008

Think there's no place like home? Think again. Two minutes after walking through Sofra’s doors for the first time, I found myself straightening the Turkish kilim rugs that line the wooden benches as if I owned the place. As I plopped my bag on a bench... Read More »

Filed under: Consumed, venue:Sofa Bakery and Cafe

Feeding Frenzy: November 4, 2008

by Louisa Kasdon | November 03, 2008

It's a reverse commute for Jacky Robert’s ultra-urban Petit Robert Bistro, as a third Eiffel Tower pops up in Needham. The menu and price point will be exactly the same as at the Columbus Avenue and Kenmore Square locations, which is extremely good... Read More »

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