http://www.EDGEboston.com Your life... with an EDGE. en-us 2009 EDGE PUBLICATIONS, INC. editor@edgepublications.com (Managing Editor) webmaster@edgepublications.com (Webmaster) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:08 -0500 http://www.EDGEboston.com/rss Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Food/Drink/boston http://www.edgeboston.com/?103109 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103109 Japan will not comply if a ban is imposed on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized by Japanese for sushi, a senior official said after the United States threw its support behind the move ahead of a crucial vote. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?103099 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=103099 A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January's prolonged cold snap. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?101460 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=101460 One night last February the Academy of Italian Cuisine celebrated a milestone anniversary during a celebration of all things Macerata in New York City, and EDGE's gustatory correspondent, Richard Frisbie, was there to cover the story as he helped them pour the wine and cut the cake. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102583 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102583 Dozens of students from a Rhode Island high school who skipped classes for a free breakfast at Denny's got grand slammed with suspensions. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102565 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102565 The third and fourth graders at Sharon Elementary School in Vermont know where the veggies in their soup come from. They've visited the farms. They also know something about how the carrots, onions and cabbage are grown and their nutritional value. They've studied it in class and grown their own in school gardens. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102527 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102527 You may not be schussing down the slopes or whooshing down the luge track like an Olympian this week, but you can still honor the Olympics in the kitchen - and provide your avid television watchers with some sports-inspired fare. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102532 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102532 Calif. wine industry's new system defining `sustainable' aims to aid Earth-conscious drinkers. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102528 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102528 A Burger King employee in north Florida has been arrested and charged after two sandwiches he made were found to have hydrocodone pills in them. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102412 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102412 The New Year is all about lists. Lists of resolutions, lists of favorites from the year past, and to-do lists for projects still to come. And although the year may no longer be "fresh," we love lists - especially when they're food related. Here's one more list- we think you'll like it! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102525 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102525 He's a curious cross between a mad scientist and an exotic chef, a hybrid of the forage-to-live mentality of "Survivor" and the cringe-worthy cuisine of "Fear Factor." Mark Berman eats bugs for a living. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102102 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=102102 The "A" list of American chefs gathered in the Hudson Valley on February 6th to compete for the chance to represent the US in the premier culinary event in the world, the -openbracket-b-closebracket-Bocuse d'Or-openbracket-/b-closebracket- competition. Naturally EDGE's own Richard Frisbie was there to cheer on his favorites- and taste the results. Come along to this precursor of the Iron Chef TV show and learn who the winners and losers really are. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102420 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=business_finance&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102420 Maine dairy farmers hope their new organic milk, called MOOMilk, becomes as popular among natural-food buffs as Maine lobster is among seafood lovers. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102405 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102405 With more than 90 participating restaurants from Bangor to Kennebunkport, this year's -openbracket-b-closebracket-Maine Restaurant Week-openbracket-/b-closebracket- promises to be a big one- with just as much diversity of flavor as there are dishes. New this year are special offers for lodging, and some restaurant will serve a special lunch menu in addition to the regular dinner deals. -openbracket-i-closebracket-Read more...-openbracket-/i-closebracket- Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?101329 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=101329 The OutGourmet, New York City's first official gay cooking class, is serving up a -openbracket-i-closebracket-puu-puu platter-openbracket-/i-closebracket- of top-notch evenings of culinary wisdom and social networking. EDGE guest correspondent Matthew Wexler recently attended a class to learn how to handle his meat- among other things. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?101916 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=101916 When it comes to buffalo-style food, there's no need to limit yourself to chicken wings. These easy grilled shrimp take to the thick, spicy sauce just as well. Perfect for a Super Bowl party. Read more... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102098 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102098 Looking for great food and a great cause? Here you go! -openbracket-b-closebracket-EDGE Boston-openbracket-/b-closebracket- is happy to announce -openbracket-b-closebracket-Boston Living Center's-openbracket-/b-closebracket- annual -openbracket-i-closebracket-Dinnerfest Kickoff Party-openbracket-/i-closebracket-, set for Sunday, February 28. Read more... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102095 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102095 Jenny Craig has agreed to end an ad campaign featuring actress Valerie Bertinelli as part of a legal settlement with Weight Watchers International, the dueling companies said Friday. Read more... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?87558 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=87558 So, it's Valentine's Day (or any day for that matter), and you're looking for a chic, yet reasonable, dining experience. You go to 'Big Yellow' online, make calls to friends for recommendations, and check-out reviews on Yelp. After hours of pouring through your sources for that special place, a name begins to rise to the surface of the oversized pool of dining choices: Murano. Stylish, fabulous reviews, reasonable pricing and oh yes, it's owned by the same two gorgeous gals who founded the world-famous -openbracket-b-closebracket-Dinah Shore Weekend-openbracket-/b-closebracket- in Palm Springs, LA's -openbracket-b-closebracket-Girl Bar-openbracket-/b-closebracket- and -openbracket-b-closebracket-The Factory-openbracket-/b-closebracket-, home to -openbracket-i-closebracket-POPStarZ-openbracket-/i-closebracket-, one of the most popular weekly gay dance events in LA. Finally, you've found a winner... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?101451 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=101451 EDGE Correspondent Richard Frisbie has a new toy: a seed sprouter, that's only 6-inches square, with two tiers of growing trays that takes up hardly any space on his kitchen counter. So far he's grown a succession of sprout "crops," with different varieties maturing on different days- all winter long! Read more... Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.edgeboston.com/?102009 http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=food_drink&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=102009 The world should ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, a U.N. panel declared Friday, backing a proposal that is fiercely opposed by Japan, which prizes the fish as a key ingredient in sushi. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST