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April 28, 2008

Jackie Shen, executive chef at Red Light, receives a Good Eating Award from the Chicago Tribune for her commitment to the Chicago food scene and generous charity work.

April 17, 2008

Lisa and Virginia Willis are hard at work promoting Willis' new book BON APPETIT Y'ALL at IACP in New Orleans. Click the image to view a larger copy.

April 14, 2008

While in New Orleans for the Annual International Association of Food Professionals conference, Lisa had the pleasure of dining at Cochon, which is "probably" her favorite restaurant in NO. Cochon features classic Louisiana dishes like Crawfish Pie and Hen & Andouille Gumbo.

April 8, 2008

Efisio Farris, author of SWEET MYRTLE & BITTER HONEY: The Mediterranean Flavors of Sardinia, will participate in the 9th Annual Epicurean Escape at the Grande Lido Negril Hotel in Jamaica, June 25th through the 29th. For more information, contact Shaman at shaman@tlife.com. Efisio is chef-owner of Pomodoro and Arcodoro in Dallas.

April 1, 2008

Lisa's Recent Dining Hits: O Ya - Boston Amazing! Sepia - Chicago Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Chicago Mercat a La Planxa - Chicago Schwa Restaurant - Chicago Eastern Standard - Boston Icon - New York Village Yokocho - New York Haru Japanese Cuisine - New York Tarallucci e Vino - New York