Contest Winners & Other Interesting News

I wanted to post about a couple of interesting things, as well as announce the winner of my latest giveaway, while I work on my post about Michael Symon's Grilled Red Snapper with Grape Leaves and Avgolemono.

• Last night I was lucky enough to host a business dinner at Dante's new restaurant in Tremont. If you haven't been to the new Dante yet, I highly recommend checking it out! We dined at the chef's table in the kitchen which was a very unique experience. We each had the 5 course tasting menu and everything, both the food & the service, was executed to perfection. Be sure to try the Duo of Beef Carpaccio & Tuna Tartare, it was everyone's favorite dish, hands down. Next time you are looking for a special night out, call Dante & ask for a reservation at the chef's table.
  
  
  

• Huge congratulations are in order for Jonathon Sawyer & The Greenhouse Tavern. Jonathon was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef's, class of 2010. Jonathon's mentor, Michael Symon, won the same award in 1998. Thanks for making Cleveland proud!
  

• You may have heard that a few months ago Ohio Authority Magazine interviewed me for an article about my blog and then last month the Avon Lake Ledger interviewed me for this article. Well last week, Channel 3 Morning News reporter Darielle Snipes interviewed me in my home while I prepared Michael Symon's Beef Cheek Pierogies! The segment should air in the next week or so, I will be sure to post here before it does. I continue to be humbled by the recognition this blog is receiving. Thanks for reading!

• Finally, congratulations to the winners of the Viking Cooking School giveaway compliments of Heinen's! Lucky comment #6 by Monica on the Go & #19 by Ben at Heights Eats won each of them a gift certificate good for 2 free cooking classes at the Viking Cooking School at Legacy Village. Check back soon for another chance to win.