Bloom Magazine
Category: Food/Drink
Restaurant reviews, chef profiles, recipes, wine and beer coverage, and stories celebrating Bloomington’s exceptional local food and drink community.
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Wines to Order at Iconic Bloomington Restaurants
At The Uptown Cafe, wine columnist Jack Baker pairs the gumbo ya ya with a grenache, shiraz, or zin. Photo by Rodney Margison…
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Dishes of the World—Schnitzel
Schnitzel with boiled new potatoes and Brussels sprouts with bacon, all garnished with chopped parsley and a lemon slice. Courtesy photo By Kathy…
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In the Kitchen—New Cooking School Beneath Goods for Cooks
(l-r) Ava Collins and George Hungtington have teamed up to open In the Kitchen, hosting hands-on culinary workshops about knife skills,…
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Jack and Jill Nut Shop: A New Generation Takes Over
When Kamady Lewis tells people that she left her career in broadcast journalism to run her family’s small business in…
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The IU Campus Farm: Food for Thought
Life has slowed down at the 10-acre Indiana University Campus Farm. The winter fields and fruit trees are dormant, but…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: How Brewers Test New Beer Flavors
When you visit our local breweries, you likely have a few favorite go-to beers, but you may also get intrigued…
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Bloomington & Vine: Pinot Noirs—Difficult But Delicious
Pinot noir is perhaps my favorite wine. But there are some pinots I can’t abide, or they can’t abide me.
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Pies for the Season
What is more classic in autumn than pie? Warm and fresh out of the oven or with a big dollop…
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Soul Juice Is All About Taste & Nutrition
Jordan Huneycutt and Julian Rogers like to travel, spending time on both coasts, in big cities, and on tropical beaches.…
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Le Petit Café: Like Having Friends Over for Dinner
With $5,000 they borrowed from a friend, Patrick and Marina Fiore started Le Petit Café on West Sixth Street in…
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