International Food & Spirit Blog
the girl & the fig Announce Leadership Changes
the girl & the fig Announce Leadership Changes
In 1997, Sondra Bernstein opened the doors to the first girl & the fig restaurant, showcasing her love of locally grown ingredients and her passion for French food. She named her restaurant for the fruit that symbolizes passion: the fig.After spending over 25 years dedicated...
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Former David Chang's Momofuku Staffers open concept in Yountville's North Block Hotel
Former David Chang\'s Momofuku Staffers open concept in Yountville\'s North Block Hotel
A quick restaurant scoop in my new home city, Yountville in Napa Valley. There is a new restaurant coming to the famous North Block Hotel, by the team behind the celebrity Chef David Chang's world famous Momofuko Group, Executive Chef Nick Tamburo, General Manager Andy Wedge...
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Napa & Sonoma Wineries and Restaurants form Coalition sue California over forced Closing
Napa & Sonoma Wineries and Restaurants form Coalition sue California over forced Closing
The Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening, an unincorporated association headquartered in Calistoga, California. Formed in December 2020, its members include over 50 Napa and Sonoma County restaurants, wineries, suppliers, and related businesses that are committed to safe...
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Silver Trident Winery Potato Chip Extravaganza Wine Pairing
Silver Trident Winery Potato Chip Extravaganza Wine Pairing
In the COVID era, wine tasting rooms are getting more and more creative to attract guests. Silver Trident has a  new offering that caught my attention immediately, The Potato Chip Extravaganza. If you're a fan of chips and like to have sips, then I've found the...
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Gordon Ramsey Suprises Baltimore Culinary Students in Hell’s Kitchen
Gordon Ramsey Suprises Baltimore Culinary Students in Hell’s Kitchen
Chef Gordon Ramsey Suprises Baltimore Culinary Student's Competitionby Jessica Kim, Citypeek  Think of having a celebrity you’ve idolized be the judge of your best talent? That’s what four culinary students from Stratford University-Baltimore experienced...
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Preakness Stakes, Black Eyed Susan Recipe, Gidday-Up
Preakness Stakes, Black Eyed Susan Recipe, Gidday-Up
It's Preakness Time, Hon! The second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, will once again be held at historic Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 18. Pimlico, which first opened its doors on Oct. 25, 1870 and is the second-oldest racetrack in the...
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John Waters Exhibit Opens in his hometown Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art
John Waters Exhibit Opens in his hometown Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art
John Waters Indecent Exposure Exibit Opens in BaltimoreBy Jessi Kim/Patti Neumann Baltimore’s very own transgressive filmmaker and huge personality, John Waters, best known for movies, Polyester (1981) and Hairspray (1988), has a new art show in his hometown. And, it...
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Restaurant Association of Maryland announces winners of the 64th Annual Stars of the Restaurant Industry Awards.
Winners Announced!-Over 500 Members of the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Attended the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Annual Awards Gala for the first time ever in Ocean City.The Restaurant Association of Maryland is excited to announce the winners of the 64th...
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