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  • 1 week ago | flipboard.com | Leslie Kelly

    Most Japanese food fans have experienced omakase, a lavish multi-course menu determined by the chef. Kappo-style sushi restaurants amp up that approach by adding luxe creations including elegant dashi-based preparations made while guests watch. Here’s how one restaurant owner is determined to take …

  • 1 week ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

    Most Japanese food fans have experienced omakase, a lavish multi-course menu determined by the chef. Kappo-style sushi restaurants amp up that approach by adding luxe creations including elegant dashi-based preparations made while guests watch. Here’s how one restaurant owner is determined to take this approach to a bigger stage.

  • 2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

    This popular destination some 30 miles off the coast of Washington state draws visitors craving that chill island vibe along with a generous helping of excellent culinary options. Here’s what you need to add to a must-visit list. A nostalgic journeyI’ve traveled to this group of islands countless times, starting in the 1970s when summers were spent visiting family on Orcas Island. Much has changed in this region over the decades, but there are also comfortingly familiar landmarks.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

    The much-anticipated celebration of movies from around the globe – an event known as SIFF – has just kicked off its annual festival, which runs May 15-25. Among the long list of intriguing films are a few with food and drink themes. Here’s what should be on your must-view list and where to drink/dine after the show. BARThis documentary from director Don Hardy follows a group of dedicated mixologists during a heated competition organized by the Culinary Institute of America.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

    Here’s a welcome shot in the arm for the neighborhood that’s home to the world famous Space Needle. Let’s take a sweet sneak peek at the latest offering from Eat Seattle Food Tours. Seattle Center rocksThere’s no doubt that the expansive area that hosted the 1962 World’s Fair is a thriving arts district.