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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Sep 29th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Potato pancakes. Photo: Pabo76, Flickr.

Two Seven Roses locations -- in Slavic Village and Beachwood -- give Cleveland affordable Eastern European comfort fare.
Requesting doggie bags at a restaurant no longer makes customers look like cheapskates.
MacMurray's 2007 Pinot Noir starts out smooth and has "a long finish."
Rather than drowning in coffee, try healthier brain food, like vitamin-rich greens or a good oatmeal breakfast.
Thirsty Dog Labrador Lager is a hoppy lager worth the attention of Ohio beer lovers.
The Inn at Turner's Mill has gotten a face lift and new life as Rosewood Grille, plus other restaurant news.
Beth Knorr is a Local Food Hero for her work with food education and food policy.
5 Things to Chew On covers everything from "cool cheese" to "hot tomatoes."
Recipe: Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Soup with Basil

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Aug 25th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Cereal with blueberries.
Photo: TheBusyBrain, Flickr

Another reminder that children need breakfast, and how to pull together a healthy one.
Cooking teacher Robin Blair's "Cooking with C.A.R.E." teaches the importance of whipping up food with "confidence, artistry, resourcefulness and ease."
Cleveland's Valerio is a mixture of eats, from "fall-off-the-bone-tender" osso buco to disappointing pasta dishes.
How to deliver dining complaints in a calm, cool manner, and the perks of writing the restaurant a letter.
Castello Banfi Le Rime 2008 is a chardonnay and pinot grigio mix that's "a terrific hot-weather wine," while Roo Brew Litigation Lager is a pale lager with a good label.
An Ohio food rundown, from the state's food future to Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy's canning class.
Recipe: Watermelon and Tomato Skewers.

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted May 12th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Chicken Florentine Strata makes a quick and easy casserole for brunch.
Michael Symon talks about his James Beard win.
Sam McNulty and his staff at Bar Cento come up with a brunch menu that's big on taste and low on fuss.
Cleveland's La Strada is named after the Fellini film, boasts a "Christianity-meets-Islam vibe" and serves everything from Turkish to Spanish cuisine.
A hoppy look at Brooklyn Brewery's 12-pack Party Sampler, which includes Pennant Ale '55, East India Pale Ale, Brown Ale and Lager.
The Greenhouse Tavern is dishing up delights, Tartine boasts a seasonal, "refreshingly trim" menu, Oasis Grill has a winning egg 'n' burger and The Calla Restaurant features a fabulous fish-fry.
And last, but not least, some wine tastings for May.