Bloom Archives
Food & Drink
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Chocolate Is First Ingredient in LuckyGuy Bakery Brownies
BY AUBREY DUNNUCK Have you spotted the LuckyGuy Bakery logo of a peg-legged rabbit? His name is Felix, which means “lucky” in Latin. Owner…
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Manila Social Club: NY Celebrity Eatery Has B-town Roots
BY MIKE LEONARD Within the first year of opening the Manila Social Club, Filipino-born and Bloomington-raised Björn DelaCruz has seen rave reviews in The…
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Sobremesa Farm: A Permaculture Endeavor
BY MIKE LEONARD There is simply not an adequate English translation for the Spanish word sobremesa, says Robert Frew, co-owner of Sobremesa Farm. “It’s…
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Bangkok Thai Cuisine: Fine Dining on B-town’s East Side
BY CHRISTINE BARBOUR The dining room at Bangkok Thai Cuisine is beautiful, dominated by the majestic wall of local limestone that says, “Indiana,” with…
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Hop Jockeys: Sharing Passion For Craft Homebrew (Photo Gallery)
BY CARMEN SIERING Finding craft beer in Bloomington isn’t difficult, but for some hardcore beer aficionados, the fact that you can purchase beer you love is no…
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Farmhouse Cafe and Tea Room: It’s Tricky to Find but Worth the Drive
BY AUBREY DUNNUCK It takes a bit of effort to find the Farmhouse Cafe and Tea Room, but those who persevere are rewarded with…
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How Sweet It Is! King Dough — Wood-Fired Pizza on the Square
BY CHRISTINE BARBOUR Great, wood-fired pizza has been a long, long time coming to Bloomington. Thanks to Adam and Alicia Sweet, it’s here at…
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New Italian Deli Open In Colstone Square
BY ROSIE PIGA PIZZO “You got to try it.” That’s what customers at Little Italy Market, a new specialty food store located at 421…
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Recipe of the Month: Thumbprint Cookies
This month, try this recipe for ultra-sweet thumbprint cookies. The best part is you can personalize the filling to make any flavor you want! Jan…