At the health club recently, I heard a woman complaining about the lack of
good restaurants and chefs in Springfield. But as we talked, I started suggesting
some of my favorites and some of the
Celebrating the holiday season means twinkling lights and fresh evergreens,
parties, and spending time with family and friends. It also usually means presents.
This year, why not give the gift
The folks at Cook's Spice Rack & Chili believe in adding spice to your
life. Not only does this small eatery offer some of the hottest chili in town,
it also sells 99 varieties of hot sauce
Food just tastes better when it's eaten outside in the fresh air and warm
sunshine. Even a lackluster lunch is enhanced by al fresco dining. But what
to do during the dreary winter months? Try
Travis Schutte and Dave Linn, co-owners of Secret Recipes Inc. of Chatham,
were up to their elbows in turkeys in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. They
prepared more than 85 complete turkey
Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be complete without turkey, yams, and cranberry
relish. But in addition to the standard holiday fare, how about a bottle of
red or white?
People are more likely t
It's not every day that a new ethnic restaurant covers as much ground as Banana
Leaf Asian Cuisine and Noodles does. The eatery, which opened in the Town and
Country Shopping Center in early Oc
Autumn means cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and carved pumpkins on front
porches. For local chefs, this time of year also means an abundance of round
orange produce that gets the creative
There's a lot to be said for familiarity. Like a favorite old pair of boots
you pull out of the back of the closet or a holiday movie you watch each year
with your family, some things just make
Brew-Bakers Caffe is a little bit like one of the specialty coffee drinks
it serves: A mix of ingredients gives it a unique flavor.
The small café offers bagels, bread, and flavored cream cheese