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By Mina Williams
Let's Make A Deal. No doubt about it, there is an economic downturn afoot. To restaurants that means check-shy customers - lower average checks, less frequency in returning guests and consumers, seeking to skimp on gas in anyway possible, dining closer to home.
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Talk of the Table |
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By David Giannett
The financial news of the past few weeks has left many a business owner panicked, anxious, and mentally writing their company's obituary. Chin up. You can actually use the economic downturn to create a better organization.
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Beverage Business |
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by Kathy Johanson & Stacy Lill
O Wines was established in 2006 by Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson with a mission to fund scholarships for underprivileged young girls. The vision is to establish a local Academy for motivated young girls otherwise unable to realize their dream of a higher education. What has resulted is charity funding and some pretty special wines.
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This Issues's Special Features |
Auction of Washington Wines
- Win a pair of tickets to the Picnic With the Winemakers & Barrell Auction, Thursday, August 14
Answer this trivia question correctly:
What event triggered the introduction of cauliflower to Europe?
A. Caesar's invasion of Britian
B. The Moorish invasion of Spain
C. The Renaissance
D. The fall of the Roman empire
send your answer to editor@nwstir.com.
question courtesy of Gourmet Smarts, SmartsCo
Slow Food Nation
Slow Food Nation, the largest celebration of American food in history, will take place in San Francisco over Labor Day weekend (August 29 to September 1, 2008). An unprecedented event, Slow Food Nation will bring together tens of thousands to experience an extraordinary range of activities highlighting the connection between plate and planet. More information.....
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