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Greg Harrison’s first time at the grill could have gone better.
He was a teenager at a family barbecue, and he had received strict instructions from his father to stay away from the grill — an instruction that only served to flame his contradictory desire.
His dad turned his back for a moment, and Harrison saw his chance. “I had to be sneaky about it, but I got a piece of meat on the grill. It looked so good, but my friends were rushing me,” Harrison said. “I had to take it off real quick before my
dad saw, and it wasn’t quite done. The taste just wasn’t there, so I stayed away from (barbecue) for a while.” Decades later, Harrison got his own smoker and started to practice the art of barbecue one recipe at a time. He experimented with family recipes throughout his 30s and 40s and
eventually made his own sauces to pair alongside the various dishes. He’d always thought about opening a restaurant of his own, but it wasn’t until his recent retirement that he truly took the leap. Now, he operates Greg’s BBQ at 2900 Central Ave.
in the space that also houses City Girl Farming Prepared Meals.
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I love tacos when I’m cooking for a crowd because they’re usually so much easier to pull together than a sit-down dinner with multiple courses, and they can be easily individualized depending on the toppings. Any protein made with tinga, a spicy-ish sauce crafted from fire-roasted tomatoes, chili peppers and spices, is always at the top of my go-to list because it’s so flavorful and can be prepared fairly quickly — a blessing when you’re pinched for time in a crowded kitchen full of hungry people. I was just that during a recent weekend, when four of my five kids (plus two daughters-in-law and two grandkids) came for a weekend visit. Taking everyone out to dinner would have cost the proverbial arm and a leg, along with the patience required
to dine with active toddlers. And ordering pizza just seemed so ... predictable.
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WYNK, a low-dose, hemp-derived, zero-calorie cannabis seltzer, is the first in the beverage category to exhibit at the National Restaurant Show, the country's premiere trade show for the restaurant and bar industry, which runs from May 18 - 21 in Chicago. "The distribution of low-dose cannabis beverages into the restaurant and bar trade has been steadily expanding as more and more operators want to offer this new category to their customers," said Phil McFarland, General Manager for WYNK.
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Totem was born from a vision to enhance the power of connection experienced during shared meals around the table. Inspired by the
monuments built by indigenous cultures, Totem embodies values of family, pride, and commemoration, enriching the dining experience for everyone.
At the heart of Totem's offerings is its signature product, the Totem Axis, a 3-tier stackable plating solution designed to revolutionize the way people share meals. With the
ability to swivel to all angles, Totem's plating system embraces the essence of sharing and fosters a sense of togetherness among diners and in group settings. "We believe in connecting people, family, and friends through the shared experience of dining," said Jordan
Stuart, Founder and CEO of Totem. "Our mission is to provide a unique eating experience every time, whether you're catering for an event, sharing a family meal, or simply looking to embrace the communal vibe." |
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Eating a meal together has long been cherished as a time for connection and nourishment. In a landmark study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and supported by the Barilla Group, new findings shed light on the profound connection between eating meals with others and overall happiness. The study shows a strong positive correlation between how often people gather around the table during mealtime and enhanced connectedness, reduced depressive symptoms and improved mood across individuals studied in three countries: the
U.S., Italy and Germany.
The first-of-its-kind study was published online in March, ahead of print, in the journal Family, Systems, and Health, and it reveals compelling evidence that supports the importance of togetherness around the table – from food preparation through eating and cleaning up after the meal. More than 1,000 adults from each of the three countries participated in an online survey and answered a variety of questions about eating customs and habits at home, as well as related feelings, emotions and other well-being outcomes.
"It is important to know that the benefits of shared meals go beyond avoiding negative health outcomes and fewer depressive
symptoms; this research shows that shared family meals promote happiness and positive emotions," said study investigator William Doherty, a professor at the University of Minnesota. |
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