Vesta Dipping Grill Shares Its Passion for Unique Flavor Pairings in Beyond the Sauce
I discovered Vesta Dipping Grill soon after moving to Denver from San Francisco more than 10 years ago. Anticipating a wine and gossip-fueled dinner with my girlfriends, I arrived early and took a seat at the bar. The bartender graciously poured me tastes from four different wines (for some reason I was very indecisive that night!) Once my friends joined me, we were seated in a cozy booth where, after careful deliberation, we all ordered the exact same dish – ...
The Perfect Bite is the Perfect Holiday Gift for the Cooks on Your List
I have no idea when Chef Jennifer Jasinski sleeps. This year alone, the one-time Wolfgang Puck protegé was named “Chef of the Year” by Denver Magazine and was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation “Best Chef Southwest.” Chef Jen, along with her business partner, Beth Gruitch, recently opened their third restaurant, Euclid Hall (www.euclidhall.com), joining perennial favorites Rioja (www.riojadenver.com) and Bistro Vendome (www.bistrovendome.) Fans of Rioja’s fresh, Mediterranean-influenced cuisine are no doubt putting Chef Jen’s first book, The Perfect ...
For the Kitchen Lover on Your Holiday List – Kitchen Centric
Kitchen Centric, By Mick De Giulio with Karen Klages Grace For nearly 30 years, Mick De Giulio has been creating distinctive kitchens for residences throughout the United States and abroad. Fluid in style, each project captures a personality that’s unique to the client. In his first book, Kitchen Centric, De Giulio takes readers on a guided tour of 18 of his favorite kitchen projects in a variety of settings including urban lofts, suburban homes and even an early 20th-century barn ...
For Film Buffs and Design Fans Alike – Designs on Film, A Century of Hollywood Art Direction
Designs on Film – A Century of Hollywood Art Direction, By Cathy Whitlock and the Art Directors Guild Film buffs and design fans alike will be engrossed in Designs on Film, A Century of Hollywood Art Direction by Cathy Whitlock. A design journalist, interior designer and former film publicist, Whitlock pays tribute to cinema’s “unsung heroes” – production designers and their talented team of art directors and set decorators. Whitlock brings these behind-the-scenes players into the spotlight; featuring such icons ...
Holiday Gift Giving – Fabulous Books for Underneath the Tree
Black Friday, Cyber Monday…the holiday shopping season has arrived! I love to give books because 1) I can order them online and skip the mall, and 2) They are lasting, meaningful gifts. I’m posting a few of my favorite books this year; perfect gifts for anyone interested in food or design. And yes, you can order them online (unless you really enjoy engaging in hand-to-hand combat over that last parking space at the mall!) The Single Man’s Guide to Cooking ...
For the Architecture and Design Fans on Your Holiday List – Farrow & Ball, The Art of Color
Farrow & Ball, The Art of Color, By Brian D. Coleman For more than fifty years, Farrow & Ball has produced traditionally made paints and wallpapers out of their factory located in Southwest England’s Dorset countryside. Farrow & Ball’s wallpapers are printed using water-based paints rather than traditional modern inks, resulting in thicker, more textured papers. Stripes are Farrow & Ball’s specialty – there are seventy-two patterns from which to choose. The company’s paints contain thirty-two percent more pigment than ...
