Goddess and Grocer opens in Gold Coast
Gold Coast residents and visitors have another place to get their food, as Goddess and Grocer has opened its newest branch at 1127 N. State St. ( Other locations at 1649 N. Damen Ave., 901 N. Larrabee St. and O'Hare International Airport Terminal 5. )
Stopping by the store before its official opening, it seems to offer something for everyone. Those who need a spark in the morning can sip Metropolis coffee and/or purchase a breakfast burrito or bagel. There are also lunch/dinner items such as soups, sandwiches ( including Goddess wraps and the intriguingly named California Dreaming ) and salads ( such as spinach and chicken Caesar ).
Desserts are yet another temptation, from gluten-free muffins to huge Rice Krispie treats to Debbie's Famous Rainbow Cake ( possibly a big favorite during Pride Month ).
Visit www.goddessandgrocer.com .
James Beard winners announced
The 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards announced its winners May 4 at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Awards in the Restaurant and Chef and Outstanding Restaurant Design categories were presented, as well as a number of special achievement awards, including the Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America, Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian of the Year.
Highlights from this year's list of winners include:
Outstanding Chef: Michael Anthony, Gramercy Tavern, New York City
Outstanding Restaurant: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, New York
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Christina Tosi, Momofuku, New York City
Outstanding Restaurateur: Donnie Madia, One Off Hospitality Group ( Blackbird, Avec, The Publican, and others ), Chicago
Best New Restaurant: Batard, New York City
Rising Star Chef: Jessica Largey, Manresa, Los Gatos, California
Other Chicago winners included Brindille ( Outstanding Restaurant Design: 75 Seats and Under ) and The Violet Hour ( Outstanding Bar Program ). In addition, Rich Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises received the 2015 James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.
Winners of the foundation's annual book, broadcast and journalism Awards were presented April 24 in New York City, in an event hosted by Carla Hall, co-host of ABC's The Chew.
Full results from both events can be found at jamesbeard.org/awards.