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natural nachos

December 1, 2010

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It’s both a blessing and a curse that the Whole World Natural Bakery and Restaurant is a 3 minute walk from where I live. These nachos, one of their regular appetizers, are the perfect size to be split by two before a cup of soup or a light meal. I’ve found it difficult to get […]

square meal

November 18, 2010

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The Northstar Cafe is one of my all-time favorites here in Columbus, Ohio, and their Square Meal is at the top of my list. The beans are spicy and flavorful, and the organic brown rice underneath it is a hearty base. The avocados and sautéed red peppers and onions add flavor and substance. Plus, the […]

Italian twist

September 2, 2010

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For my birthday, my husband took me to a small restaurant near where we live: Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant. It all began with this little house salad…leaps and bounds above a standard iceburg-based boring salad, this one had pine nuts and freshly sliced asiago cheese and was drizzled with a pleasant vinegar concoction. Simple but satisfying. […]

bbq delight

August 24, 2010

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The Bridgeport Brewpub, located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District, is a beautiful restaurant occupying a historic brick building. Oregon, alternately referred to as “Beertopia,” turned out to be even more vegetarian friendly than I thought it would. Even at a brewpub like this, there were vegetarian and vegan options. What did I opt […]

a “tucci” of italy

August 19, 2010

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In the small town of Lake Oswego, Oregon, there is a fancy little Italian restaurant called Tucci. The margherita pizza, pictured above, was wood fired and baked to perfection. Fresh basil and tomatoes gave it its great flavor, and the crust was light and tasty. The ambiance in Tucci is warm and cozy, and the […]