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Denver’s Platt Park Neighborhood Serves Up Tasty Treats & Flowers! - CBS Denver
Wednesday, December 11, 2019Try the Bakin Sun sandwich with bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado and scrambled eggs with chipotle mayo on a ciabatta roll for breakfast. In the afternoon, opt for the Ham About Town sandwich with uncured ham, provolone cheese?, bacon, granny smith apples and honey cup mustard on toasted rustic baguette.?Sushi DenNext up is sushi bar, bar and Japanese spot Sushi Den, situated at 1487 S. Pearl St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,673 reviews on Yelp, it’s proven to be a local favorite.On the menu, expect to find sushi and sashimi rolls, fresh fish dishes and entrees such as Sriracha and garlic shrimp with roasted red pepper Togarashi Chili sauce, potatoes and mango salsa, the Sukiyaki hot pot with thinly sliced N.Y. strip steak, Asian vegetables, tofu and sweet soy broth in a cast iron pot and teriyaki chicken served with a plum potato salad or arugula bacon salad.Tokyo Premium BakeryBakery Tokyo Premium Bakery, which offers coffee and tea and sandwiches, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1540 S. Pearl St., five stars out of 174 reviews.Serving Japanese-style bread and pastries baked fresh and made from scratch, the Tokyo Premium Bakery offers everything from almond and raspberry croissants to red bean buns and a spicy Mentaiko baguette. In addition, look for Japanese coffees and teas.Maria EmpanadaMaria Empanada, a Latin American spot that offers empanadas, desserts and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 491 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1298 S. Broadway to see for yourself.Maria Empanada provides empanadas all day. Grab one with either ham, eggs, potato, chorizo and salsa in the morning. For lunch and dinner options, anticipate sandwiches stuffed with zucchini, carrots, re... https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/09/07/denvers-platt-park-neighborhood-serves-up-tasty-treats-flowers/
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Albuquerque's McKinley neighborhood - Hoodline
Tuesday, July 23, 2019Located at 3100 Candelaria Blvd. NE, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 23 reviews on Yelp.Sandwich options include the Albuquerque Turkey with turkey, avocado, green chile and Jack cheese; the Old Sheepherder with corned beef, Swiss cheese and green chile in a flour tortilla; and the Company Rueben with corned beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, red onions and sauerkraut. 2. Art AttackPhoto: art attack/YelpNext up is Art Attack, situated at 3137 San Mateo Blvd. NE With 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. The paint-your-own-pottery and mosaic tile studio also offers canvas and fused glass mediums. There are also special events that are scheduled for both adults and children, including a Harry Potter paint night and wine bottle painting.3. Albuquerque FloristPhoto: Albuquerque florist/YelpAlbuquerque Florist is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3121 San Mateo Blvd. NE, four stars out of 31 reviews. The florist shop offers hand-delivered flowers and custom floral designs. It also features a floral "cake," as well as gift baskets and plants.4. Great China RestaurantPhoto: florence v./YelpGreat China Restaurant is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3143 San Mateo Blvd. NE to see for yourself. The menu offers egg drop, won ton and Chinese vegetable soups, as well as chop suey, lo mein, egg foo young and sweet-and-sour dishes with chicken, pork or shrimp, among other options.This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback. https://hoodline.com/2019/07/check-out-the-4-most-popular-spots-in-albuquerque-s-mckinley-neighborhood
Flower Child opens in The Woodlands - Houston Chronicle
Tuesday, May 21, 2019Thai cashew quinoa, ancient grains and vegetables, and black pearl rice with snap peas and bok choy. Wraps include smoked turkey, gouda and avocado; steak charred onion, cheese and arugula; spicy tofu, Thai basil, avocado and snap pea; and grilled chicken, broccoli, charred onion and pepper jack cheese. Fox Restaurants are represented in Houston by North Italian in the Galleria neighborhood and Blanco Tacos & Tequila in the Galleria's posh collection of restaurants that include Fig & Olive and Nobu Houston. Flower Child, 1900 Lake Woodlands Dr., Suite 100, The Woodlands, 346-268-7101; iamaflowerchild.com. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. First 100 guests at new Woodlands store will get $25 gift cards to use on their next visit, as well as flower bouquets from local florist The Party Architects. Flower Child also will donate a portion of opening day proceeds to Texas Children's Hospital. Greg Morago writes about food for the Houston Chronicle. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter. Send him news tips at greg.morago@chron.com. Hear him on our BBQ State of Mind podcast to learn about Houston and Texas barbecue culture. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Flower-Child-opens-in-The-Woodlands-13664381.php
Fleur Social wants to make Nuriootpa the brunch capital of the Barossa - InDaily
Thursday, May 02, 2019It was insane,” Ryan says.The café’s brunch fare is the kind of food we take for granted closer to the city – smashed avocado, bruschetta, pancakes, and a list of specialty bagels – and with it, Ryan and Sarah hope will begin to attract a younger demographic to Nuriootpa.“It’s all stemmed from that one idea of ‘How can we build the Barossa and how can we help make our mark on this region?’” Ryan says.“What we want to do long term is see the traffic and the visitation to the Barossa more in line with what you’re seeing in the Hills and what you’re seeing in McLaren Vale.”Fleur Social’s Laneway Brunch Series will happen next door to the shopFor this year’s Barossa Vintage Festival, Ryan and Sarah decided to make the most of the increased traffic into the region by putting together the inaugural event of their Laneway Brunch Series: a long-table four-course paired brunch held in the laneway next to Fleur Social.The event can be read as a statement of intent to offer a better brunching option in the Barossa.“We want to open the Barossa up, and I think [we can do that] by putting an event on that might appeal to someone in their 30s, or their 40s, or even their 20s, who has that disposable income – that person who wants to go to Melbourne and hang out in Fitzroy and loves street art.”The brunch is happening on Saturday, 27 April, and will start once the Barossa Vintage Parade passes by Fleur Social. Guests will be welcomed with a coffee-based cocktail as local musician Liam Halford provides the ambience, and local artist Arlon Hall paints in the laneway.The menu includes a Spanish omelette; chicken waffles (a nod to Ryan’s North American heritage, he says); a ‘deconstructed’ version of one of their bagels, featuring “smoked salmon, beautiful fresh vache curd cheese, capers form a local farm;” and will finish with an ice cream sandwich made from Barossa Ice Cream and a chocolate-sprinkle donut from a local bakery.Each course will be paired with wine from Rasa Wines – a young Barossa label started by two NSW expats, Emma Welling and Andy Cummins.“[Ryan and Sarah] are a forward-thinking couple, and, like us, they’re really committed to respecting what has come from the Barossa, but looking to the future, bringing it into a new age,” Emma says of the partnership between Rasa Wines and Fleur Social.“While we both do completely different things – they make coffee and beautiful flowers, and we make wine – we both have very simila... https://citymag.indaily.com.au/habits/plate-and-cup/fleur-social-barossa-vintage-brunch-series-rasa-wines/
Meet the Vendors: The Heavy Metal Florist of Coyoacán Market Tells All - Culinary Backstreets
Thursday, May 02, 2019But the displays of fruits and vegetables are nevertheless enticing. As central Mexico’s dry season comes to an end, the variety of local goods will soar dramatically.Mangoes, avocados, guava, strawberries, blackberries, mamey and figs are among Jonathan’s favorite fruits that come into season between May and August. Into the summer, he says, you’ll see more variety such as juicy peaches and pomegranates, often incorporated into national dishes, such as chiles en nogada.“The entire year we have a lot of variety here,” Jonathan says. “But in late spring and summer time, the produce tends to be more related to the rainy season. Local mushrooms cultivated in the forests of Morelos and the State of Mexico, huitlacoche, flor de calabaza, those are foods that I love from that season.”Flor de calabaza and huitlacoche, squash flower and corn fungus respectively, are often grilled into quesadillas, eaten as tacos or used to stuff chicken breasts. La Cocina de Mi Mamá is a more upscale version of the typical Mexican comida corrida (a multi-course meal featuring a few different options per day) and is located a few winding pasillos down from where Jonathan’s flower stand is. Another is just one puesto away – find it by passing the rosaries, chains of garlic, potions for love and vengeance, herbs for spiritual cleansings and even a woman who will unbind clients (for a fee, of course) from hexes.Despite being surrounded by delicious food year round, Jonathan says he doesn’t get that much of an opportunity to partake in sit-down meals. Yet the period of Lent... https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/mexico-city/2019/meet-the-vendors-2/
Some people using gardening as therapy during the Coronavirus Pandemic - KCRG
Monday, April 27, 2020CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people across Eastern Iowa are getting a green thumb during the Coronavirus pandemic. Workers at Pierson’s Flower Shop in Cedar Rapids say they have been getting calls about people wanting to start their gardens. Experts say getting some fresh air is a good way to take care of your mental health during the pandemic. Workers at Pierson's say gardening is a good way to be outside while social distancing. They say working with soil can be a form of connecting with nature. While seeing something bloom is a sign of life during these tough times. Workers say people are still ordering flowers to send to loved ones or coworkers. They say it's a way to let people know that they are appreciated. "I think it's very important to stay in touch,” said Al Pierson, owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop. “You can't get out... https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Some-people-using-gardening-as-therapy-during-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic-569918081.html
Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette
Tuesday, February 05, 2019By Deborah Neyens, correspondent Long Para:0 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- IOWA CITY — A new Iowa City business aims to spread happiness.Long Para:1 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Benito Ocampo Campos opened Beno’s Flowers and Gifts on Nov. 15 in downtown Iowa City, realizing a longtime goal to own his own flower shop. Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “Flowers bring happiness, with their smell and their colors, when people receive them,” Ocampo said. “Everyone loves flowers.”Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Ocampo, who grew up in Mexico, opened his first business in that country at the age of 19.Long Para:3 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “It was a small gift shop — only about 300 square feet,” he recalled. “I did decorations with balloons for parties and a few weddings with flowers but not much. I had no experience.”Long Para:4 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- A year or two later, Ocampo moved to... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/iowa-city-benos-flowers-floral-shop-florist-flower-20190121
Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette
Tuesday, January 22, 2019By Deborah Neyens, correspondent Long Para:0 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- IOWA CITY — A new Iowa City business aims to spread happiness.Long Para:1 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Benito Ocampo Campos opened Beno’s Flowers and Gifts on Nov. 15 in downtown Iowa City, realizing a longtime goal to own his own flower shop. Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “Flowers bring happiness, with their smell and their colors, when people receive them,” Ocampo said. “Everyone loves flowers.”Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Ocampo, who grew up in Mexico, opened his first business in that country at the age of 19.Long Para:3 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “It was a small gift shop — only about 300 square feet,” he recalled. “I did decorations with balloons for parties and a few weddings with flowers but not much. I had no experience.”Long Para:4 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- A year or two later, Ocampo moved to... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/iowa-city-benos-flowers-floral-shop-florist-flower-20190121
Citizen of the Year: Catlins fantastic florist - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
Tuesday, January 08, 2019She also worked at J.C. Penney in Danville, where she met her husband, Tim, then a manager trainee.She and Tim married in May 1987. That October, Tim's job with the department store took them to Iowa and then Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming and Minnesota. In Nebraska, Welsh — who continued to work as a florist out west — directed community theater, served on the Miss Nebraska Pageant board of directors and directed the pageant for three years. In Wyoming, she was involved with the Cheyenne Frontier Days, billed as the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration.In 2004, the couple and their young son, Tanner, moved back to Catlin to be near family. A couple of years later, Welsh opened Floral-n-Flair, a flower shop and event-planning business, in the same downtown building she started out in. She and business partner Kay Smoot also own and operate a gift boutique called Pauline's Attic.Welsh was working one evening when Stutsman popped in."Who got it, and how are we going to decorate?" she asked, thinking he'd stopped by to discuss the Citizen of the Year banquet at the Methodist Church, which she decorates.She was floored by his answer."It still hasn't sunk in," she said, the day before the banquet.While honored, Welsh was quick to acknowledge her "crew," including local high school students and residents who help her set up for community events, weddings and parties — and family. Tanner, who turns 21 this month, has autism, and Tim is his full-time caregiver and still finds time to help out at work."I wouldn't be able to do any of this without him," she said."It's always been a team effort," she continued, adding she learned that from her dad who helped out in many ways at the shop and home before he passed away a couple of years ago.Welsh recalled sitting at the family table years ago after her brother became a 1,000-yard rusher on his high school football team."My dad pointed to his picture on the front of the sports page and said, 'He wouldn't have done that without his line that blocked for him.' I've always remembered that. You can't do it alone. You have to surround yourself with good people and work as a team."... http://www.news-gazette.com/noelle-mcgee/2018-11-01/citizen-the-year-catlins-fantastic-florist.html
