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Restaurant recession specials

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

  By now, we all know the recession has hit the restaurant business. The effects are especially hard in recession-ravaged cities like New York and Las Vegas, but eateries all over are struggling. The NPD Group, a market research firm, … Continue reading →

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Farro, the king of grains?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

  The pharoahs apparently ate farro, also known as emmer, and the grain fueled Caesar’s armies on their conquests. And now the this ancient foodstuff has become chic again, turning up in gourmet groceries and on high-end restaurant menus. But … Continue reading →

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