Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Dining in Venice

By on November 28, 2011

Athens dream pop darlings Venice is Sinking gave ampersand a glimpse into its musical appetites. “We go on tour for a couple of things. We like to see places. But really … we just like to eat at these places,” says Lucas Jensen, drummer. The entrance … Jensen answers the door with a La Playa [...]

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Specialty of the South: Hugh Acheson, renowned chef and family man

By on November 15, 2011

The culinary equivalent of Michael Stipe stepped out of a silver Volkswagen with a tennis racket in one hand and his keys in the other. “Sorry I’m late,” Acheson said, unlocking the door to his house. He entered his spacious Boulevard residence and made a beeline from the front door, through the purposefully decorated living [...]

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It’s all about the chocolate

By on October 16, 2011

Amanda Crouse knows chocolate. So well, in fact, that she’s made a living out of it. “I just took to it, and I was really good at it from the very beginning,” she said. What began as a wholesale operation working out of Go Bar during late nights is now a brick-and-mortar reality. Her Tracy [...]

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GAMEDAY GRUB: Simple tailgating recipes

By on September 7, 2011

Cooking for the crowds When tailgating is involved, food needs to be simple. Complicated recipes won’t fly when you’re outside all day. But don’t think flavor is getting the bag; these recipes are sure to satisfy. Spiced burgers, creamy coleslaw, colorful rice salad and sweet green tea are on the menu for your next game [...]