Three-Course Spiel

3 questions with Chris Spotts, catering chef

by Web Editor on November 22, 2010 at 12:00PM

Let’s talk turkey. Are you the one with the daunting task of preparing the gobbler this Thanksgiving?

Kosher soup for the soul

by Aviva M. Cantor on August 25, 2009 at 1:38PM

Known to many as the “Kosher Guy” or “Kosher Police,” Menachem Vorst spends his life surrounded by all aspects of the food business. His work at the Charlotte Jewish Day School as the food service manager, kosher supervisor, and cafeteria chef led to him becoming Charlotte’s only kosher gourmet soup salesman and kosher caterer for occasions such as bar/bat mitzvahs, parties, and meetings.

Down home baking with Lauren Plesz

by Samantha Webster on August 18, 2009 at 11:08AM

Lauren Plesz is a young art enthusiast with a big heart and an even bigger passion for baking. At only 21 years old, she already has a degree in Culinary Arts and is well on her way to being the sweetest little rock-n-roll pastry chef on the East Coast.

Mr. K's Soft Serve Ice Cream hasn't changed much since 1967

by Christian Yoder on August 12, 2009 at 10:41AM

To be perfectly honest, we’ve never had a problem with it. Once in a blue moon we’ll have something happen.

Todd Gallinek likes Nothing But Noodles

by Web Editor on August 3, 2009 at 2:21PM

By Alexzenia Davis Thai dishes, Chinese and Japanese. I’m really into the flavors and spices.

Simply Delish: Aryn Keogh of Delish Gourmet Cupcakes

by Aviva M. Cantor on July 27, 2009 at 2:09PM

A self-taught baker, 21-year-old Aryn Keogh has taken her sweet tooth to the next level. A graduate of Vance High School, Keogh opened Delish Gourmet Cupcakes last year.

The Therapyst: Jason Stone

by Kate Robinson on July 22, 2009 at 8:33AM

Jason Stone is a tall, lanky, home-grown Charlottean and the owner of Therapy Café in the heart of Uptown. It’s his organic farm, though, that is his therapy, not to mention a great asset to his café.

It's (Ryan) Looney at Common House

by Samantha Webster on July 13, 2009 at 1:57PM

Many people driving down Central Avenue merely months ago became intrigued by the modern-style restaurant near the corner of Hawthorne waiting to make its debut in the Charlotte culinary scene. Perhaps the Savannah, Ga., upbringing and personable behavior of Common House’s general manager, Ryan Looney, is one of the winning factors for the restaurant, along with its upscale comfort foods and wallet-friendly prices.

Meet Amy Fanetty, juice bar manager

by Christian Yoder on July 6, 2009 at 12:00PM

Twenty years ago Amy Fanetty answered a want-ad in a paper put out by Berrybrook Farm, an organic health food store on East Boulevard, looking for a manager of its juice bar. When she first arrived on the scene, Berrybrook Farm was primarily a grocery store that concentrated on organic foods, with the juice bar she was asked to run was a smaller side operation.

Sweet words: Charlotte Chocolate Company

by Aviva M. Cantor on June 29, 2009 at 2:21PM

they all raved about it. It was a time in my career when I was looking for something else to do, as most women do when they hit middle ages. I just wanted to get out of the corporate world … I wanted something different and more creative. When these women loved the chocolate I said, ‘Oh my gosh, this is the universe telling me what I should do.’ What is your favorite type of chocolate?

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