The skill of using Indian spices comes not only from knowing which spices to use, but also how to use them. Spices enhance flavor and add that “zing” to food, and it is these spices that make Indian cuisines so distinctive. The chefs at Haandi have mastered the blending of these spices perfectly to prepare […]]]>The skill of using Indian spices comes not only from knowing which spices to use, but also how to use them. Spices enhance flavor and add that “zing” to food, and it is these spices that make Indian cuisines so distinctive. The chefs at Haandi have mastered the blending of these spices perfectly to prepare you the most wonderful and authentic Indian cuisine you have ever tasted!
INDIAN SPICE BLENDS
Different spice blends can be said to have “warming” or “cooling” effects. Curry is a mixture of spices cooked with tomatoes and onions, yogurt or coconut milk. The loan varies according to the region and the cook. Curries are likely to include several spices like cardamom, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili pepper, saffron, tamarind, ginger, nutmeg , fenugreek and much more. Another term for a spice blend is masala. The first garam masala was created in northern India under Mughal rule. It originally included cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Over the years, cumin and coriander have been added. This mixture is now known as Mughal masala. Spices are used with all types of main dishes, including meat, fish, poultry and vegetables. In the south, the curries are generally more spicy and mainly vegetable (Bhujia, Dosa, Idli). Specialties include Pharsi Dhan Sak (lamb or chicken cooked with curried lentils) and Vinaloo vinegar sweet and sour marinade. Northern cuisine focuses on meat dishes like Rogan Josh (lamb in curry), Gushtaba (spicy meatballs in yogurt), kebabs and Tandoori cuisine (chicken, meat or fish marinated in sour milk and spices and baked in a traditional Tandoor clay oven.)
RELIGION AND FOOD
Food habits in India can easily be linked to the natural environment and religious practices of a region, but foreign influence has also played a significant role. In the 16th century, Muslims from West Asia invaded northern India. Their effect on the culture can be seen today in what used to be called Mughal Cuisines. This influence from the Middle East brought more meat dishes (kebabs, except pork), spices, nuts and the idea of ending a meal with dessert. Alternatively, the largely vegetarian Southern Hindu diet includes more rice, lentils, and vegetables cooked with yogurt, pickles, and chili peppers. meals are common mashed chickpeas, mung beans or kidney beans and accompany almost any meal. North and South India also differ in their choice of grains, the staple of all Indian cuisine. Rice is the staple of Southern cuisine, while wheat is used in the North. Hindus serve puris, a wheat bread fried in oil or ghee. Muslims traditionally prepare chapattis, circles of wheat dough cooked on a hot plate and served with hot curry, and naan, a sourdough bread baked in a tandoor oven. Traditionally, food is eaten by hand, using bread to scoop main courses.
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After popping up for months at the Atlanta Dairies complex on Memorial Drive, Anthony Spina Jr. will take his popular permanent pop-up pizza there by the end of the year. And join Spina pizza opening at Atlanta Dairies this year is a new restaurant from 8ARM and fishmonger owners Skip Engelbrecht and chef Nhan Le […]]]>After popping up for months at the Atlanta Dairies complex on Memorial Drive, Anthony Spina Jr. will take his popular permanent pop-up pizza there by the end of the year. And join Spina pizza opening at Atlanta Dairies this year is a new restaurant from 8ARM and fishmonger owners Skip Engelbrecht and chef Nhan Le called Small fries.
Both restaurants are located on the outer perimeter of the complex, next to the Three Taverns Imaginarium brasserie.
Spina pizza
If Spina’s name sounds familiar, it’s because her father, Anthony Spina, Sr., is the man behind O4W Pizza, who sparked a pizza craze in Atlanta with Grandma’s Pie when the pizzeria opened in 2015. Unlike his father, who primarily serves Jersey and New York-style pies, Spina Jr. focuses on Neapolitan-style pizzas, including the classic margherita, a lemon-infused pizza, and the Hot Boy garnished with pomodoro sauce, double pepperoni, pecorino and hot honey.
Spina Pizza will also offer a selection of “old world” pastas on the menu and desserts like tiramisu, as well as aperitif cocktails and natural wines by the glass.
Small fries
A counter-service restaurant with a walk-in window serving “quick fried comfort food,” Small Fry is the latest venture from Skip Engelbrecht and Chef Nhan Le. Engrebrecht and Le, along with chef Brad Forsblom, recently opened a seafood market and raw Fishmonger bar in Poncey-Highland. Forsblom will also run the kitchen at Small Fry.
Expect a take-out menu served at the Small Fry, including fried chicken and fried fish sandwiches, falafel burgers, fish nuggets and shrimp baskets plus soft serve ice cream for dessert .
Spina Pizza and Small Fry join Dairies Coffeehouse and Cold Brew Bar, Wonderkid, Three Taverns Imaginarium and Eastern at Atlanta Dairies Concert Hall. El Malo, a rum bar backed by one of the owners of Supremo Taco and Pollo Primo, will also open later this year at the Memorial Drive complex.
Click to enlarge Photo: Hailey Bollinger Hard Rock Casino is now home to Asian-inspired restaurant YouYu. Patrons of Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino will now be able to enjoy noodles between sessions at the slot machines. Asian street food-inspired in-house restaurant YouYu opened on May 3. According to a statement, “YouYu offers Balinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Chinese, […]]]>Patrons of Cincinnati’s Hard Rock Casino will now be able to enjoy noodles between sessions at the slot machines.
Asian street food-inspired in-house restaurant YouYu opened on May 3.
According to a statement, “YouYu offers Balinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese dishes.” The menu includes sections dedicated to sushi, noodles, wok fried dishes and more. Highlights include Korean fried chicken, bulgogi fries, beef brisket and ball pho, Chinese roast duck, and wok-fried tofu and broccoli.
For drinks, there’s boba milk tea, Vietnamese coffee, sake, and Asian beers from Lucky Buddha, Hitachino, and Sapporo.
YouYu’s leader is Daniel Binghak, who was born and raised in Bali, Indonesia, according to the statement. Binghak, who went to culinary school in Singapore, previously worked at Masa in New York, Morimoto in Philadelphia and the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi.
“I’m always looking for ways to create dishes that are authentic, fresh and a delight to the eye,” Binghak says. “We want our customers to be as excited about the experience as they are about the food.”
According to the restaurant’s website, it serves “customers aged 21 and over 24 hours a day.”
YouYu joins other dining options inside the Hard Rock Casino, including Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Brick’d Pizza, and the incumbent Hard Rock Cafe. The YouYu concept is also present at other Hard Rock properties across America, including casinos in Atlantic City and Sacramento.
Hard Rock Casino is located at 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton. Get details on YouYu and see a full menu on hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese will open in Bismarck at 4521 Ottawa Street in Bismarck on Wednesday May 4th. They are just north of Cash Wise Foods. Wednesday will be their official grand opening, however, the restaurant has a soft opening today on Tuesday May 3 for teachers and healthcare professionals, with a 50% discount […]]]>I Heart Mac & Cheese will open in Bismarck at 4521 Ottawa Street in Bismarck on Wednesday May 4th. They are just north of Cash Wise Foods. Wednesday will be their official grand opening, however, the restaurant has a soft opening today on Tuesday May 3 for teachers and healthcare professionals, with a 50% discount for both professionals.
The owner of this business is Jesse Vetter and he told me, “It’s comfort food for the soul.” Jesse Vetter also owns Pita Pit in Bismarck.
On Wednesday during the grand opening, the first 10 customers will receive free macaroni and cheese. Jesse also said there will be raffle prizes, goodie bags and lots of goodies to give away at the grand opening.
I Heart Mac & Cheese hours of operation will be 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
I was surprised to find that I Heart Mac & Cheese has so much more than just mac and cheese. Their slogan is “Extreme Comfort Food”. You will find signature bowls, grilled cheese sandwiches and of course mac and cheese. This mac and cheese is definitely very different from what I gave my kid when he was little.
I had to taste test of course and tried one of their signature bowls, the chicken parmesan. All I can say is that it happened pretty quickly. I love that you can create your own sandwiches and customize your own bowls. They also have gluten-free and vegan options.
I was also impressed with the ambience of the restaurant. It’s bright, bold and a great place to hang out with your friends. I will definitely be back for more.
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Photo: Facebook.com/soulsecretsllc Soul Secrets is located next to Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. Entrepreneur Candice Holloway brings a taste of her grandmother’s cooking to Over-the-Rhine. Holloway officially opened Soul Secrets, a Southern-style comfort food restaurant, on April 30 at 1434 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. The fast-casual eatery focuses on soul food […]]]>Photo: Facebook.com/soulsecretsllc
Soul Secrets is located next to Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine.
Entrepreneur Candice Holloway brings a taste of her grandmother’s cooking to Over-the-Rhine.
Holloway officially opened Soul Secrets, a Southern-style comfort food restaurant, on April 30 at 1434 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine.
The fast-casual eatery focuses on soul food with a menu that includes family-recipe fried chicken, fried fish, cornbread, collard greens, hoppin’ John and mac and cheese, as well as a selection of meatless dishes like vegan salisbury steak and vegan pie. Brunch will launch this summer with dishes including shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles.
“I’m just doing what my grandmother would have done if she could,” Holloway says in a statement from 3CDC, which praises her for the storefront.
For more than a decade, Holloway ran his own consulting firm focused on home healthcare and initially launched Soul Secrets “as a corporate catering service and a way to connect with his teenage daughter”, says the press release.
When the pandemic hit, Holloway says she turned away from her business to work full-time on Soul Secrets.
“We had started doing pop-ups and we were getting so many phone calls asking if we were open because people didn’t know we were a restaurant-only business. I knew it was time to open a restaurant where we could share all of our family’s recipes with anyone who wanted to try them,” she says.
Prior to COVID, Soul Secrets was part of Findlay Launch, what 3CDC calls “an acceleration program for food-related businesses, with an intentional focus on supporting BIPOC, women, and immigrant-owned businesses.” , but the pandemic has put the kibosh on this program .
“Someone from 3CDC contacted around the same time asking how they could help us take our business to the next level and I immediately told them we needed a permanent space,” says Holloway.
Holloway has received grants from Main Street Ventures, OTR Chamber of Commerce, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, and Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Foundation to help fund the brick and mortar of Soul Secrets.
Soul Secrets is open Tuesday through Sunday. See the full menu and schedules online at soulsecretscincy.fr.
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I found this place by chance. I was driving to US 49 in Gulfport and saw Big Daddy’s soul food sign. I didn’t have time to stop by so I wrote down the name and location and put it on the calendar for a later visit. Soul food has always been popular in the Deep […]]]>I found this place by chance.
I was driving to US 49 in Gulfport and saw Big Daddy’s soul food sign. I didn’t have time to stop by so I wrote down the name and location and put it on the calendar for a later visit. Soul food has always been popular in the Deep South, but the coast has few places that serve this style of home cooking.
Discovering a new soulful dining spot is cause for celebration in my book.
When I looked at the regular menu online it wasn’t exactly what I expected. There were lots of good choices, like specialty wings, nachos, a plate of pork chops, and a few burgers, but it wasn’t the kind of hearty veggie and meat menu I was expecting. Luckily, I explored their Facebook page a little more and realized that there was a daily menu that was just the over-the-top soul food menu I was craving.
When I finally got to Big Daddy’s I was pleased to see it was a buffet. and a good size too.
The buffet takes up the center of the room and there are a few chairs along a bar on one side of the room, but seating is limited. Most customers who visited while I was there, and business was booming, took out.
There are over a dozen delicious choices on the buffet, including the regulars you’d expect like mashed potatoes, gravy, rice, greens, cornbread, corn and green beans. But the real test of a soul food place is the fried chicken, and Big Daddy is right, and it was super hot.
There’s also baked chicken, fried catfish, and barbecued ribs. Everything we tried was perfect. The greens weren’t overcooked, the ribs were tender, and the sauce was wonderful, and I’m happy to tell you the macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy. One oddity was the cheddar cheese lasagna. I was dubious, but it was very good.
I am delighted to introduce Big Daddy’s to you, as it has only been around for three months. The food is excellent, it’s a quick return trip if you’re in a hurry, and the service is friendly and prompt. It’s a great inexpensive way to feed the family. My meal, which was more than enough, was less than $9.
If you go to Big Daddy
Address: 2605 25th Ave, Gulfport
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Phone: 228-265-5545
NHS employees and health personnel were also among the top applicants for IPass short-term loans. According to fresh industry data, hotel and restaurant employees ranked first in terms of payday loan borrowers during the pandemic. According to Little-customer Loans.com’s trends data, employees in the hospitality and leisure business made many applications for short-term loans this […]]]>
NHS employees and health personnel were also among the top applicants for IPass short-term loans.
According to fresh industry data, hotel and restaurant employees ranked first in terms of payday loan borrowers during the pandemic. According to Little-customer Loans.com’s trends data, employees in the hospitality and leisure business made many applications for short-term loans this year, borrowing an average of 1,532.
Severely impacted industry
Due to venue closures and strict regulations on the hospitality business during the lockdown, many hotel staff, waiting staff, and general hospitality roles have been severely impacted.
Construction and manufacturing workers have also been impacted by the limits, with construction and manufacturing workers making the second greatest number of payday loan applications.
Surprisingly, NHS employees and health care workers ranked top three among the list of industries where employees sought payday loans. Greater London, Lancashire, and the West Midlands topped the regional application list, with these areas submitting the most short-term loan applications.
Little-Loans.com, a loans comparison website licensed by the FCA, has revealed the information. It allows consumers to compare microloans from more than 40 lenders to find the best APR.
“It’s interesting to observe that the occupations with the most requests for payday loans this year have been workers inside industries severely hit by the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns,” a representative for Little-Loans.com said in response to the statistics. As a result, it’s logical that employees in these fields could want additional financial assistance.”
“This year’s average loan amount for consumers was 1,531,” they noted.
Customers with bad credit can use short-term loans to get money quickly. They can use them for domestic crises like boiler repairs or car breakdowns. They must not be utilized for frivolous purchases, such as holiday shopping.”
The customer data patterns were based on 197,000 client applications for payday loans between April 2021 and June 2021.
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Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill is now open – Local entrepreneur Ernest Hall brings new flavors to town with his Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill located at 1401 Park Street in downtown Paso Robles. Hall says, “Soul food is the type of food his grandmother made for him growing up.” He said the idea behind […]]]>Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill is now open
– Local entrepreneur Ernest Hall brings new flavors to town with his Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill located at 1401 Park Street in downtown Paso Robles.
Hall says, “Soul food is the type of food his grandmother made for him growing up.”
He said the idea behind opening Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill in Paso Robles is to develop a restaurant that offers southern home cooking like fried chicken, catfish, collard greens as well as macaroni and cheese. The restaurant also offers a selection of seafood such as crab, prawns and calamari.
“We’re trying to hit all the spots in southern cuisine and it seems to be going really well so far,” Ernest said. He added that the chefs in the kitchen are his children with his wife, Grace, “so it’s completely family owned and operated.”
Angel Hall, from left, Ernest Hall, Romeo Hall, Leinae Hall in front of Dubs Paso Soul Food Grill at 1401 Park Street in Paso Robles.
Hall and his family have resided in the Paso Robles area since 1979. He also owns Dubs Green Garden.
The restaurant is currently open Thursday to Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will be fully open in April.
–Reporting by Anthony Reed
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An exciting new street food restaurant is opening in Lancashire – and the menu looks delicious. Tipsy Chef arrives at Preston’s Market Hall, serving classic street food dishes including boa buns, smash burgers, dirty fries, freakshakes and more. Chef and owner Jay Oates says he can’t wait for locals to sample his dishes and hopes […]]]>An exciting new street food restaurant is opening in Lancashire – and the menu looks delicious.
Tipsy Chef arrives at Preston’s Market Hall, serving classic street food dishes including boa buns, smash burgers, dirty fries, freakshakes and more.
Chef and owner Jay Oates says he can’t wait for locals to sample his dishes and hopes to be open in early April.
He said: “I can’t wait for people in Preston to try my food and hope to bring something new to the table that people might not have tried before.
“We will also have weekly specials, so keep your eyes peeled for those.
“I will source most of my ingredients from traders in the nearby market, fresh every morning. We will also use biodegradable take-out containers whenever possible.
“A liquor license has been requested, we intend to add lager, IPA, wine and cocktails to our menu.
“We are very excited about this opportunity to open our new business in Preston’s Market Hall and aim to be open by Saturday 2nd April, we look forward to welcoming you soon at Tipsy Chef”
Jay is an experienced chef with 10 years of experience, three of which as a chef de cuisine.
Co-owner Rebecca Taylor-Oats will lend a hand and possibly be a familiar face, as she has worked at Preston Markets’ family fruit and veg stand, Fresh and Fruity, and has done so for over 10 years.
Councilor Robert Boswell, Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety at Preston City Council, said:
“It’s great to welcome a new business, Tipsy Chef, to Market Hall. Preston Markets has seen many successful businesses start up over the years, I’m sure Tipsy Chef will thrive, as will other businesses.
The menu looks delicious and is something totally new to the markets. I am sure it will be very popular with customers.
As always, I encourage the people of Preston to continue to support these local businesses and take advantage of what Preston Markets and its traders have to offer.
Tipsy Chef will be located in the old unit of Pickles of Preston, opposite Redman’s and will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
Ford’s Garage plans to open a restaurant in the building formerly occupied by Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Journal) Read the latest business news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ford’s Garage American restaurant opens in Plano The restaurant plans to open in the building formerly occupied by Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, which closed in […]]]>Ford’s Garage plans to open a restaurant in the building formerly occupied by Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Journal)
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Ford’s Garage American restaurant opens in Plano
The restaurant plans to open in the building formerly occupied by Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, which closed in December 2019 after 20 years of service there.
Southlake’s Frescas closes after just under seven months in business
Frescas, a restaurant that served authentic Mexican snacks, drinks and desserts, has closed, according to the company’s Instagram and Google accounts.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is currently under construction in Plano, in preparation for the summer opening
The steak and seafood restaurant chain, which started in Austin, will open its Plano location at 5300 SH 121 this summer, according to a company spokesperson.
HEB inaugurates the new McKinney store
HEB held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 3 for a store slated to open in late 2023 on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway.
Moxies brings the Canadian concept to Southlake
When Paul Randle moved from Winnipeg, Canada to Texas in 2016, he opened the first US Moxies franchise in Dallas. Since then, his company, Eatz Hospitality, has opened other US franchises in Houston, Miami and, in 2020, Southlake.
William C. Wadsack, Samantha Van Dyke, Erick Pirayesh, Brooklynn Cooper and Karen Chaney contributed to this report.