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(L to R) Doug Parent and Paul Cali with cafe friends.

“C’EST MAGNIFIQUE”: CAFE VOLAN LATTES

Is this a coffee shop or a modeling agency? Café Volan on Bangs Avenue in the Steinbach Building is seemingly where the beautiful and street-stylish converge for the best Lattes and café au laits prepared by business partners and avid surfers Paul Cali and Doug Parent. Founded in June of last year, Cali and Parent chose “Volan” [...]

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Moonstruck's cabaret-style Halloween party is a hit

HALLOWEEN AT MOONSTRUCK: “ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR EVENINGS”

For many, Halloween and Moonstruck are like drag queens and wigs – they go together because they are both super fun. After hearing for years about the fantastically good time people have at Moonstruck restaurant with Luke Magliaro and Howard Roche, I had to speak with the guys about the history of Halloween Sunday. TBP:   Your [...]

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Rocco DiSpirito

“IT’S OKAY TO CHEAT… IN THE KITCHEN”: HOTTIE ROCCO DiSPIRITO TALKS NEW SHOW

Recently named “”Man Crush of the Day” by another site, Rocco DiSpirito is back on television with a new cooking / elimination show on Bravo.  Michael Cook spoke with the hottest celebrity chef around (sorry Curtis Stone) and former Season 7 “Dancing with the Stars” contestant… Michael:  Who’s coming to ”Rocco’s Dinner Party”? Rocco:  Well, in the first episode [...]

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GRILL CHICKEN THIS WEEKEND! THE EASY & HEALTY RECIPE

TheBPlot receives at least five recipes a week from public relations people and hits delete as fast as they come in.  This recipe actually looked good, seemed original and easy… and healthy…   TROPICAL CRYSTAL CHICKEN 6 Servings Serving Size 6 oz; 340 Calories per serving; 24 g total fat; 1 g Carbohydrate   This dish combines tropical [...]

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PRINCE WILLIAM’S WEDDING CAKE: RECIPE REVEALED!

For the first time in British Royal history, there will be two wedding cakes served at the nuptuals tomorrow (April 29).    Kate ‘s choice is a fruit torte and William’s choice is, according to the Associated Press, his favorite with afternoon tea - a chocolate biscuit cake by McVitie’s (creators of the McVitie Rich Tea Biscuit).  [...]

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THE “CLOSET EATER” RESTAURANT REVIEW: IS PAGANO’S UVA WORTH THE CALORIES?

Not driven by advertising.  Not influenced by a free meal.  The only review of its kind within 50 miles.  The “Closet Eater” - serves up a real-life restaurant review every once in a while and quickly answer the ultimate question “Is it worth the calories?” After a seven-year hiatus, and a lifelong livelihood in the restaurant industry, [...]

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