this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend … took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR. 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair.  hope your weekend was just as fun!
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this past weekend …

  • took pictures around the city -  spied more old buildings through alleyways, while we were on foot in OTR.
  • 80s prom style - to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday, it was all about teal and pink eye shadows, hair spray, puffed sleeves, ruffles, leggings, patterned stockings and high hair. 

hope your weekend was just as fun!

what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches. last saturday was our first visit, and we shared: charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar) their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined. we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!) oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.” happy weekend everyone!
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what used to be a starbucks at the corner of erie and marburg avenues in hyde park, is now dutch’s larder (an extension of dutch’s wine and bottle shop). chefs jim cornwell and chase blowers man the larder, and offer up hearty soups, salads and artisanal sandwiches.

last saturday was our first visit, and we shared:

  • charcuterie of lamb mortadella, stagberry (elk and blueberry) salami, virginia ham prosciutto, saint angel triple cream cheese, served with with hazelnut honey, quince and crostini
  • kobe dog (snake river farms kobe haute dog, short rib chili and 7 yr quebec cheddar)

their space reminded me of a shotgun house with multiple doorways that lead you in and out, and through the different spaces. both outdoor and indoor (communal) seating are available, and you could eat and play a game of bocce ball at the same time, if you felt so inclined.

we arrived for a late lunch, and we had the indoor communal table to ourselves. the doors were open since it was a warm, breezy, day, and we had a very enjoyable and relaxed meal. we will definitely go back (yay, for local business!)

oh, and if you didn’t know what a larder was (which i didn’t), according to wikipedia: “… is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Larders were commonplace in houses before the widespread use of the refrigerator.”

happy weekend everyone!

last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?   the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one: a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream) second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab) third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli) fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce) fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile) a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation. the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group. and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity. this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in. check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene: A Dork and His Pork Taste and See Cincinnati Small Girl Adventures Slow Food Cincinnati more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.
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last wednesday, we joined a group of foodies (some bloggers, some enthusiasts) for a special dinner at the orchids at palm court. to celebrate their fifth year being number one in cincinnati magazine’s best restaurant list, chef todd kelly, pastry chef megan ketover, and their staff, offered a tasting menu (which included wine pairing) for only $50! a steal, right?  

the menu highlighted their featured dish for each year they were number one:

  • a surprise amuse bouche – saffron cauliflower custard with creme fraiche and chives
  • first course (2010) – maine lobster salad (“fried” organic egg, parsley and Big Fish Farm caviar cream)
  • second course (2009)– sand dabs (sunchokes, haricot vert, tarragon and dungeness crab)
  • third course (2011) – marinated tuna (brussells sprouts, house cured bacon, soy gelee and worcestershire aioli)
  • fourth course (2011) – lardo crusted rib eye (roasted maitake mushrooms, potatoes and perigourdine sauce)
  • fifth course (2013) – fromage blanc custard (sorghum cake, blood orange passion fruit sorbet, pineapple and honey tuile)
  • a surprise second dessert – warm chocolate sticky toffee pudding with cocoa nib croquant and cajeta, with hazelnut tuile and candied cherries
  • mignardise of truffles, macarons and pate de fruit

one of the people in our group noted how each first bite of each dish was so pleasurable, and most memorable. i couldn’t agree more when i recalled those firsts when flavor and texture exploded in my mouth. as cliche as my description sounds, there really is no other way to describe that sensation.

the evening was well-paced, ending around 11:30, and although our bellies cried surrender, none of us wanted the night to end. thank you again to sharon of eggplant to go for arranging this amazing dinner with such a lovely group.

and the biggest of thank you’s to chef todd, chef megan and the staff at the orchids for making this one of our most memorable meals - we are grateful for the experience and the opportunity.

this dinner also gave us the opportunity to meet new people whose blogs we had either come across, or have already subscribed to. social media has definitely been one way, for me, to feel, and be, part of this community that we spend so much time in.

check out their blogs to read more about cincinnati’s food scene:

A Dork and His Pork

Taste and See Cincinnati

Small Girl Adventures

Slow Food Cincinnati

more photos from the dinner, and around palm court on our flickr set.

sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway.  chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december.  they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in.  we ordered: dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda)  pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea) the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.
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sometimes i get so driven to complete tasks that i don’t leave any room for fun. here’s where cheeks comes in to save the day (or save me from myself!)… he suggested we have lunch in a new place - eat well cafe and takeaway. 

chef, and owner, renee schuler, “founded eat well celebrations and feasts with the notion that off-site catering can be fantastic, not just good.” we had heard of events catered by eat well, and were intrigued by their menu samples (sausage and boursin puff pastry pinwheels, truffle mushroom wontons, sautéed shitake mushrooms with goat cheese scented with black truffle oil … drool!). we were obviously excited to hear that they opened a “cafe and takeaway” last december. 

they are open M-F 830-7 and Sat 10-4, and it was the perfect lunch space: bright, airy, casual. we ordered at the bar, were given a table number, and found our seats. there really were no bad seats in the house - the tall windows provided natural light everywhere. our lunch was brought by not long after settling in. 

we ordered:

  • dr. meat (braised beef shortribs with horseradish and baby arugula) with a side of ancho chili roasted sweet potato wedges
  • swell veggie (marinated and baked tofu with avocado, cucumber, greens, and ginger beet chutney) with a side of wheat berry and wild ride salad, raw kale, pecans, dried cranberries, parsley
  • ginger bliss (ginger simple syrup, lime juice, mint, club soda) 
  • pineapple revive (pineapple-infused green tea)

the ambiance of the space adds to the whole experience of a meal. we really enjoyed the flavors and textures in the dishes (we especially loved the healthy options!), and felt no rush in finishing our lunch - maybe it was partly because we had a really late lunch … oh and the drinks! it was great to see tea and juice options on their menu! we look forward to what new drinks they offer as seasons change.