CITYPEEK has an update on Baltimore's First Geothermal Hotel opening at the end of August by the Black Olive owners: The Family Spiliadis writes "Many of you have noticed that our project, the Inn at the Black Olive(with the rooftop Olive room and the downstairs market) is getting closer to completion. What many of you may not know is the extent to which this building will be a breakthrough in construction that is good for the environment. There are innovations galore at the new inn, but perhaps the most compelling is the use of geothermal energy to drastically cut the use of non-renewable energy in the new building.
When the project began a decade ago, engineers and architects said it could not be done on a lot this close to sea level. The Spiliadis family pushed and the fruits of their labor are near to paying off. This week the loop filled with water (which harnesses the earth's temperatures to create heating and cooling) went to work in the new building. This will be the first hotel in Baltimore to employ this breakthrough technology. You will be able to dine at the Black Olive and spend a night with a view in a building that lives at peace with the Earth"
Recently Recently Black Olive Executive Chef Pauline Spiliadis was featured in a cookbook called Dishing Up Maryland, by Lucie Snodgras-.www.lucielsnodgrass.net. Among the great variety of food delights with a Maryland identity, Pauline's Rockfish Kabobs in Classic Greek Marinade transports our favorite local fish to a seaside Greek taverna. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Update on Alizee from Steve Nyitrai-GM Doubletree Inn at The Colonnade
Chef Stephen Bohlman, the former head chef of The Polo Grill, is returning to his former stomping grounds. Chef Bohlman has returned from florida who has taken over his former kitchen, now called alizee.
"Alizee, located in the Inn at the Colonnade, is pleased and excited to bring back memories of the past, by welcoming the original Executive Chef of the Polo Grill, Chef Stephen Bohlman, Jr. back to his old “home turf” at the Colonnade," states Mr. Nyitrai. Bohlman is "looking forward to bringing back some of the old favorites of the Polo Grill, including the “famous” tempura lobster tails, chicken penne pasta and fried green tomatoes," just to name a few," he continued.SEE More HERE
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WINE PEEK of the Week:Morton's The Steakhouse plays host to a "Never been done before" Mondavi Family Reunion. ONCE in a lifetime special events pop up in our lives. Our eyes bulge almost out of their sockets, our hearts jump a beat-here is one that so moved my senses! It is happening in cities all over the USA--here is the Baltimore dinner.
Morton's The Steakhouse host to a "Never been done before" Mondavi Family Reunion. This celebration of the most recognizable, and accomplished family in Napa will feature some of their most incredible wines, and is a fund raiser for Make a Wish!
Just imagine watching this special, Morton's only event while eating and drinking along with these esteemed hosts. It is like the Food Network on Steroids!
A toast to the past, present and future
Join Morton's and the Mondavi Families during this extraordinary event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
For the first time, the 2nd and 3rd generations of the Mondavi Family will come together to host an unforgettable wine dinner.
Broadcast live from the Carriage House of Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley, guests will have a front row seat in the comfort of Morton's private dining rooms.
Enjoy incredible wines paired with four courses of brand new Morton's cuisine, and an exclusive auction.
The esteemed hosts of the broadcast include...
Mr. Peter Mondavi, Sr. - Charles Krug Winery
Mr. Peter Mondavi, Jr. - Charles Krug Winery
Mr. Marc Mondavi - Charles Krug Winery
Mr. Michael Mondavi - Folio Fine Wine Partners
Mr. Tim Mondavi - Continuum Estate
Ms. Marcia Mondavi Borger - Continuum Estate
CALL your local MORTON's-this is a NATIONAL-REAL-TIME EXPERIENCE!
EX: MORTON's Baltimore-October 7, 2010 -7:30-10:30PM
(410) 547-8255-ask for Judi. Mention CITYPEEK for an added gift that night.$175 inclusive of tax & tip
Menu and reservations:http://www.mortons.com/events.php?id=1208#reservation_form
Info on the national events: http://www.mortons.com/primeevents/mondavi/
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Check Out more to do regionally from NY-DC on the CITYPEEK calendar of events--!
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