The new buzz word for restaurants? Darkness

BENTON CITY, Wash -- The three day weekend has increased wine tasting tourism two-fold in the Red Mountain A-V-A area. The employees at Kiona's, Terra Blanca and Fedelitas all say they've had a very busy weekend. However, the owner of one Prosser winery off Lee road said despite the busy weekend, his winery has seen about a 14% decrease in tourism this season.

Food bank network founder dies at 69

LA PORTE — The founder and CEO of the Global Food Banking Network passed away Sunday, but the La Porte man’s efforts to help change the world in its response to hunger will not be soon forgotten, Network Vice President Chris Rebstock said.

Dinner train will raise money for downtown group

Fewer than 30 seats remain for the gourmet dinner train ride fundraiser for Historic Downtown Lebanon.

As food prices jump, UN group tries to avoid fuelling new crisis

While soaring food prices spell good news for Potash Corp.’s takeover battle, strain is beginning to show in the developing world

Wine fest considered a smashing success

This year's 23rd annual wine festival featured more than 20 wineries from around the state and an estimated 25,000 visitors.

Diners getting the taste for a night out after World Cup hits demand

The restaurant group behind The Real Greek and Gourmet Burger Kitchen yesterday told investors it had tasted a return to the trends seen prior to the World Cup.

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A low-carbohydrate diet that derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is probably healthier, new research finds.

Young kids who sleep less at risk of obesity: study (AFP)

AFP - Children under the age of five who don't get enough sleep at night are more likely than kids who do get their 40 winks to become obese at a young age, a study published Monday showed.

Update: Wine Police finishes third in Hopeful Stakes

Update: Two-year-old horse Wine Police, who is owned by El Paso's Kirk Robison, finished third in Monday's Grade 1, Three Chimneys Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York.

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Gloss Cafe — Gloss cafe is the perfect place for those who appreciate fine food, a cozy atmosphere and good music. At Gloss Cafe's open kitchen, chefs work their magic to create Asian cuisine: sushi, rolls, temaki and phyto salads, while hot dishes are prepared in sizzling woks.

Gourmet Popcorn Store Opens on Jacksonville's Westside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Petersons are stepping out into the business world.

Zonta Club’s food and wine tasting event coming Oct. 7

The Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer’s Gourmet Garden Food and Wine Tasting Event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156 (at route 130 S) in Hamilton. Proceeds from this event benefit the Culinary Program of Mercer County Community College, which will grant a scholarship to a woman studying culinary arts.

Wine and Temperature

How cooler temperatures will affect this season's California wines. California wine - Wine - Food - Beverages - Shopping

Dining Out / Stunning seafood

For more than 15 years chef Eyal Lavi has been demonstrating an excellent touch with seafood, and consistently showing a steady and often innovative hand combining the flavors of the Mediterranean with those of French Provence.

Lebanon's wine-makers keeping Bacchus alive

"After European wine and new world wine, the wine of the so-called old world is emerging" as a market favourite, explains Ramzi Ghosn

Food pantry in need of donations

Last year, the Richland-Wilkin Food Pantry received, on average, 80 families per month. This year, that number has increased dramatically. In August, the food pantry experienced a record high of 136 families.

Windy City Wine Festival and Naperville Wine Festival return to Chicago with wines from around the globe

Chicago - inPLAY EVENTS, a Chicago-based corporate events company which produces eight wine festivals across the Midwest, will host two exciting wine tasting festivals in the Chicago area this September featuring wines from around the globe.

Wine, jazz Sept. 15 at Giralda Farms in Madison

MADISON - Wine lovers, jazz fans and arts patrons will come together for “Wines of the Americas,” a wine tasting benefit for the New Philharmonic of New Jersey from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 1 Giralda Farms in the scenic Giralda Farms office campus off Madison Avenue in Madison.

Willie, Viva cooking up new TV show

WILLIE Revillame’s staunch supporters will be rejoicing soon. He is cooking up a new show with Viva Productions and a network.

Food journalists group names contest winners

The Association of Food Journalists announced winners in its Awards Competition 2010 at its annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.

Food outlets shut over health fears

Five food outlets were served with closure orders last month for putting customers' health at risk by breaching safety laws. Related Stories Three held over Tallaght shooting Blair may shelve signing after demo Kylie to bring new tour to O2 venue Diesel-laundering plant uncovered More flying with budget airlines

Food Industry, USDA Criticized For Recent Salmonella Outbreak, Egg Recall

USA Today reports that food safety groups are slamming how well U.S. Department of Agriculture regulated the farms implicated in the salmonella outbreak. "Though USDA says its authority was limited, the agency's egg graders were at Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms at least 40 hours a week - including before the outbreak - inspecting the size and quality of eggs inside processing buildings ...

Wine: Tailgate reds pair well with grilled meats

When I provide wine for our tailgating group, I usually bring a white and a red to cover people's different tastes.

Wine dinner benefiting FIRC is Sept. 16

The Hearthstone is proud to present the 17th annual Wine Dinner featuring Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards and Silent Auction on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6:30-10 p.m. to benefit the Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC). Money raised at this event will help with the emergency assistance, food bank and early childhood development programs offered to Summit residents. Tickets are $100 ...

FIRC offering free cooking and nutrition course

The Family & Intercultural Resource Center is offering a free cooking and nutrition course, Operation Frontline, on Wednesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the Summit County Community and Senior Center. Each course will be a cooking class for healthy affordable dinner options and includes groceries. The class is free will be taught in English for adults who have children aged 0-5 who are ...

Dining out needn't mean gaining pounds

Dining out is part of everyday life, whether it’s grabbing something on the way home from work, a special occasion, a romantic meal for two or just because you feel like it! The great news is that with a few handy tips, dining out doesn’t need to mean piling on the lbs.

Columbia private dining clubs to merge in October

COLUMBIA -- Columbia's two oldest private dining clubs, The Summit Club and The Palmetto Club, said they plan to merge in October.

Cooking with Chef Cameron Krahal: These cookies are worth the challenge

Following is a new recipe from Chef Cameron. He said that while these cookies may be a bit challenging, they still can be done at home.

Appy Hour: Wine apps help navigate sea of information

Wine applications, or "apps," as they are better known, for smart phones have flooded the market, and choices abound, depending on what attributes suit your fancy.

Food drive urgent as middle class becomes "temporary poor"

With demand at their food pantries quadrupled since the recession began, Jewish Family and Children's Services has rolled out about 1,000 volunteers to get word out about this year's High Holiday Food Drive, a monthlong September effort to stock the nonprofit's five food pantries, including an expanded one in San Mateo. Those pantries operate less like food banks and more like small grocery ...

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Food Truck Vies for National Reality Show

Among the food vendors at the Captain Redbeard's Feast was a Rochester area food truck hoping to make it in to the national spotlight.

Food & Wine wins 3 awards

The Chronicle Food & Wine section has received three awards in a national competition sponsored by the Association of Food Journalists for work published in 2009. Executive Food & Wine Editor Michael Bauer received first place for newspaper restaurant... Food - Food & Wine - Wine - Newspaper - Recreation

Dining Center Menu

Hot meals: Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc. and Tri-Valley Elder Services Inc. sponsor a dining program on weekdays for people 60 and older.

Dining-in-the-dark eatery to make New York debut

NEW YORK -- A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York's first blind eatery.

Food fight breaks out as locavores defend their turf

A new food fight has stirred up the locavore movement, which promotes eating of local products, after fresh challenges to the assumption that the practice promotes environmental sustainability.

Blind dining concept heads to New York

NEW YORK -- A French restaurant group that offers pitch-dark dining is preparing to open New York City's first blind eatery.

Gray Gourmet, Sept, 5, 2010

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