In his presentation that provided tips for efficient and cost-effective kitchen design at the inaugural C&RB Chef to Chef Conference, held February 22-24 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Jeremy Critchfield, Executive Chef/Director of F&B Operations for the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, Pa., provided these insights—based on his experience with over 25 different new and remodeling kitchen projects [...]
Every day, they come dragging their bags through the doors of one of the South’s most traditional, old-line private family-oriented clubs, The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond. Their golf shoes, polo shirts, and Bermuda shorts attest to their willingness to improve their game, at least for a few hours, on the fabled fairways of the club’s course. Thwack. A [...]
A new indoor golf facility at Fox Acres Country Club in Red Feather Lakes, Colo. will give players an opportunity to work on their game year-round. The facility, which opened in the beginning of the year, features four hitting bays, an artificial-turf putting green and artificial-turf chipping circle. A practice bunker is planned as well, Fox Acres Head Professional Dan [...]
Executive Chef Daniel Pliska of the University Club of Missouri (C&RB, April 2008,) has lined up his club to host a series of themed dinners for the Central Missouri Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This year, an “Asian Food Summit” was held in November; next year, the focus will be on Latin American cooking. Local restaurants and expert [...]
It happens two or three times a week. You get in bed, turn off the light and wait to fall asleep … and wait … and wait. It might be two or three hours before you drop off. And even then, you may wake up a couple of hours later and go through the whole thing again. And you’re not [...]
Christmastime can be delightful. It can also be a nightmare for many, whatever their religion or beliefs. The challenge for those who wish to celebrate: figure out ways to enjoy what’s good about the season (time with loved ones, general festivity) while avoiding what is bad (too much shopping, too much food, too many expectations). One sure-fire way to maximize [...]
Giving “kids” young and old an opportunity to make customized teddy bears has become a successful commercial venture, both in retail and online formats. North Hills Club, an athletic/social club in Raleigh, N.C., recently tapped into this popularity to hold a successful family event in combination with its regular Arts & Crafts program—and contribute to a worthwhile cause at the [...]
Upon first glance at the menu, they look like two enticing entrées created to satisfy the palates of hungry members. But the two items—an 8-oz., center-cut filet grilled to order and served with truffled pomme frites, green beans and a red wine demi-glace, and the grilled Norwegian salmon served over fire-roasted corn and black-bean salsa, topped with fennel and tomato [...]
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