Interviews

Interview with Chef Todd Kelly of Orchids at Palm Court

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http://czechinthekitchen.com/2013/08/17/batman-birthday-cake/amp/ You could argue — pretty convincingly — that TODD KELLY is exactly like you. He likes to guzzle a cold brewsky and he makes pizza at home with his kids. Hell, he even stresses about whether or not his lawnmower needs oil. As it turns out, he’s an every day, quintessential, dime-a-dozen Joe. Except for […]

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Hyde Park Gourmet: The Big Voice of a Small Retailer

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I followed Evelyn Ignatow through the narrow isles of Hyde Park Gourmet, past the rare chocolates and rows of specialty cheeses. We were flanked on both sides by hundreds of bottles of wine –– all of them tightly packed and neatly arranged by region. We were in search, though, for just one bottle — specifically […]

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An Interview with Daisy Mae’s Market

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When I first met Barb Cooper she was wearing fruit on her head. Not only was her straw hat adorned with apples, oranges and pears, but she was sporting tiny sunglasses and festive colored beads. It was Findlay Market’s Marti Gras party, and Daisy Mae’s Market was celebrating in style. Barry, her husband and Daisy […]

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