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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Afraid of Grappa? Don’t Be
Grappa is a misunderstood drink in this country and deserves more positive attention than it gets. I ask friends to…
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City Launches Year of Food To Help Needy And Farmers
As part of its Sustainability Action Plan, the City of Bloomington has launched the Year of Food with two goals:…
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The French Way: Start the Weekend with Aperitif at La Vie en Rose
As a transplant from southern France, Stéphanie Laparre draws on her roots to set the tone for her café, La…
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La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!
Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.
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The Crazy Horse Tavern: Where the Food Shines
The Crazy Horse Tavern on West Kirkwood, located just off the west side of the downtown Square, offers a family-friendly…
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Silly Wines & Sexist Labels
In the October 30 edition of The Wall Street Journal, wine columnist Lettie Teague asks “Do Women Really Want Wine…
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Brut IPA Craze: Some Like It Dry
Last spring, I wrote about an emerging craze in craft brewing—a hazy, “juicy” IPA that brought a rich mouthfeel and…
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For People Who Love to Eat: Delicacies at Goods for Cooks
Goods for Cooks owners Samantha Eibling and her brother, George Huntington, say there’s nothing quite like the experience of owning—or…
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Gaza: Fine Japanese Cuisine With an Elegant Ambience (Review)
When Roger Ge, 26, decided to buy and close Kiku Sushi and re-open the space as Gaza, his goal was…
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Fresh, Local Food Available at Winter Farmers’ Market
While backyard gardens have largely shut down for the winter, fresh, local produce is within reach. Thirty-six vendors offer goods…
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