Feb. 9, 2009 Leave a Comment
BROOKLINE — Like most restaurants that don’t feature dollar menus, The Fireplace is serving a special menu for Valentine’s Day. With the crisp crackling of a roaring fire in the background, their “aphrodisiac inspired” dishes include includes Lobster Bisque with Vanilla-Squash Dumplings and Oesetra Caviar ($21) and Pan Seared Venison with Red Currant Bourbon Sauce [...]
Dec. 15, 2008 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve noticed that bamboo is very trendy right now, apparently-in part-for environmental reasons. Can you enlighten? – Eric M., via e-mail Bamboo has a long history of economic and cultural significance, primarily in East Asia and South East Asia where it has been used for centuries for everything from building material to food [...]