Bloom Archives
Category: Food & Drink
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La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!
Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.
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The Crazy Horse Tavern: Where the Food Shines
The Crazy Horse Tavern on West Kirkwood, located just off the west side of the downtown Square, offers a family-friendly atmosphere on the restaurant…
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Silly Wines & Sexist Labels
In the October 30 edition of The Wall Street Journal, wine columnist Lettie Teague asks âDo Women Really Want Wine Thatâs Sweet, Pink and…
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Brut IPA Craze: Some Like It Dry
Last spring, I wrote about an emerging craze in craft brewingâa hazy, âjuicyâ IPA that brought a rich mouthfeel and sweet edge to this…
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For People Who Love to Eat: Delicacies at Goods for Cooks
Goods for Cooks owners Samantha Eibling and her brother, George Huntington, say thereâs nothing quite like the experience of owningâor shopping atâa small, locally…
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Gaza: Fine Japanese Cuisine With an Elegant Ambience (Review)
When Roger Ge, 26, decided to buy and close Kiku Sushi and re-open the space as Gaza, his goal was to bring Japanese cuisine…
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Fresh, Local Food Available at Winter Farmersâ Market
While backyard gardens have largely shut down for the winter, fresh, local produce is within reach. Thirty-six vendors offer goods at the Bloomington Winter…
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Osteria Rago: Real Italian With a Dash of Americano
Tucked away an alley, in the middle of a lively East Kirkwood block, Osteria Rago is the epitome of the off-the-beaten-path, small-town Italian cafes…
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Feta Kitchen + Café: Bring the Kids and Eat Healthy
My husband and I have regularly eaten out since the birth of our daughter, Maddie, now 3, but it can feel like choosing between…