All that - MacArthur Center

BE
IN
GOOD TASTE
DECEMBER 2015
All that
Glitters
MacArthur Center
sparkles this holiday season
ON THE COVER
The holidays are upon us, and for the next month
BE
IN
GOOD
TASTE
DECEMBER 2015
it’s a bevy of happy happenings with family and
friends. This is the time of year when there is a
sparkle in the air, and everything takes on an
ethereal feel. The glittery gingerbread house
ornament, shown on the cover, is found at Dillard’s
and seems to capture the feeling of sweet dreams
very nicely. Read more in the Shopping List
column on page 2.
ABOUT PATRICK
Patrick Evans-Hylton is MacArthur Center’s
Resident Foodie and editor of Be In Good Taste.
Patrick is a Johnson & Wales-trained chef and
award-winning food journalist. He has reported on
food in print, television, radio and social media since
1991. He is author of several books, including Dishing
Up Virginia, which is sold at Barnes & Noble at TCC
at MacArthur Center.
He blogs at www.PatrickEvansHylton.com
Patrick’s tip: Holiday shopping means bringing out
the reinforcements. We fuel our visit to MacArthur
Center by making a stop early in our journey at
Starbucks, located on the lower level near the main
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Be In Good Taste, Vol. 1, Issue 3
About Patrick - Find out more about
our Resident Food Expert
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Shopping List
Patrick’s been shopping; here are some
fabulous foodie finds to add to your list
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An Entertaining Idea
Celebrate the season with a cocktail
party that sparkles
9
Take 5
Glitzy gourmet gift ideas for your five
types of foodies
10Getting Social
Share your MacArthur Center
foodie photos on social media
11Foodies – Mark Your Calendar
Awesome events you won’t want
to miss
Be In Good Taste is published six times a year by MacArthur
Center and is free of charge. All information contained herein is
copyrighted and may not be used without permission.
MacArthur Center is located at 300 Monticello Avenue in
downtown Norfolk. For more information call (757) 627-6000 or
visit www.shopmacarthur.com
Monticello Avenue entrance. This time of year our
favorite drink is the seasonal Peppermint Mocha, a
delicious blend of coffee, chocolate and mint. If this
doesn’t get you in the spirit, little else will.
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Sometimes things pop up in places you’d never expect.
Shopping List
Fabulous foodie finds
from Patrick Evans-Hylton
The perfect bowl for the pumpkin soup you want to serve at an upcoming dinner
party; candles to illuminate a quiet evening at home – and fill the air with the
delicious notes of the season; fun coasters for a tailgate.
But, like many of you, I don’t have time to run all over the place looking for items.
For my upcoming seasonal soirées, I was happy to find all sorts of things pop up
at MacArthur Center.
I recently walked through the mall with a friend who helped me find an
assortment of great items perfect for my holiday gatherings with family and
friends. With my trusty iPhone in hand, I took photos of some of the items we
found, and share them with you here.
Cookbooks
Champagne Flutes
Food-centric Ornaments
AT BARNES & NOBLE AT TCC
AT DILLARD’S
AT DILLARD’S
Not only do champagne and other bubbly
beverages look better in long, tall flutes, but
there is a reason behind the design. It allows
for the bubbles to travel from the bottom to the
top (more information can be found in the “An
Entertaining Idea” on page 5). I love the variety
of flutes found at Dillard’s.
Deck the halls with these food-centric
ornaments and decorations: an adorable,
sparkly gingerbread house and a Santa
statue holding a plate of holiday cookies and
mug of hot cocoa are adorable and feed the
soul of every foodie.
As gifts for others or for yourself,
this trio of cookbooks is great for
the holidays and throughout the year.
My picks: Betty Crocker’s The Big Book
of Cookies; Cookie Love by Mindy Segal
with Kate Leahy; and Baking with Kids
by Leah Brooks.
Summer Sausage, Virginia Peanuts, Sharp Cheese Ball
AT HICKORY FARMS
Put out a nice spread at any holiday function for family and friends to enjoy, whether
it’s an informal gathering or something a little more formal, like a Champagne Cocktail
Party (see “An Entertaining Idea,” page 5)
My picks are the savory summer sausage, so delicious cut thinly and served on small
points of dark bread spread with a little flavored mustard (my recipe for a cranberry and
herb infused mustard is below). I also love the classic large gourmet peanuts from Virginia
Diner, and the richly flavored Sharp Cheese Ball, which is great smeared on water crackers.
Recipe: Cran-A-Licious Dijon Mustard – In a medium bowl, add 8 ounces of a good quality
Dijon mustard, 2 ounces of a whole berry cranberry sauce, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh
rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine well and serve at room
temperature. Store any leftovers refrigerated in a sealable container.
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AT P O T T E R Y B A R N
Lobster Ornament
Benefit Candles
Quotable Bowl
Vanilla is one of my favorite fragrances, and the
spiced vanilla notes of these glittery candles
– accented with a bit of cinnamon – make for
delicious entertaining. I especially love that
half of the purchase price of these votives
are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital.
Just the right size for ice to chill splits of
champagne or other wine, bottles of craft
beer and artisan sodas, this quotable bowl
from Pottery Barn is not only functional, but
fabulous, with the inscriptive quote that tells us
the reason for all seasons: family.
Invitations,
Memento Book, Decorative Pen
AT PAPYRUS
I can spend a long time in Papyrus looking
at all the creative cards and other gifts. I
grabbed the sparkly pineapple (the colonial
icon for hospitality) note cards to send some
quick correspondence to others, and several
Glitter Is My Favorite Color notebooks with
decorative pens to have when I host a party
for folks to take down tasting notes for the
wines I’ve served (and other information too).
#macfoodie #macfoodandwine
I love fun and whimsy – and I also love lobsters.
There are tons of great, glitzy ornaments to
adorn trees at Pottery Barn, but this sparkly
lobster-shaped ornament caught our eye. It
would be a fun giveaway to guests at a Feast of
the Seven Fishes dinner you are hosting to help
folks remember the evening. Are you indulging
in lobster this holiday? Here is a delicious
compound butter recipe to try; just cut off a small
medallion and place on top of the piping hot
shellfish right before serving.
Recipe: Orange Spice Compound Butter – In
a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons unsalted
butter that has been softened, 1 teaspoon orange
zest, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/2
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper. Mix completely and shape into a
log with wax paper, rolling tightly. Refrigerate for
at least 2 hours or freeze for up to six months.
Pickle Ornament
AT NORDSTROM
In the style of classic European glass
Christmas ornaments, this hand-blown
classic, shaped like a pickle, keeps up an
American tradition that is at least a century
old. Since the late 19th century, folks have
been placing a pickle ornament somewhere
in a Christmas tree with the understanding
that the first child who spies it gets an extra
gift from Santa.
Gift Bags
AT GARDEN GAZEBO
Whether you are giving a bottle of wine,
sparkling cider, craft beer or other beverage,
these adorable canvas bags, complete with
festive greetings and a place to write the
recipient’s name with a white marker, are just
the thing.
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AT W I L L I A M S - S O N O M A
Cooks’ Tools, Initialed Spatulas
Peppermint Bark
Champagne Opener
Williams-Sonoma is always one of my first
stops at MacArthur Center, but especially this
time of year. I love the assortment of Cooks’
Tools, from whisks to potato mashers and
more, as well as the spatulas adorned with bold
initials. I’m including some of these Cooks’ Tools
in the stockings of other foodie friends who love
to cook, and tying one of the spatulas to the
package as a functional decoration.
One of my favorite flavors of the season is
Peppermint Bark, and the offering from
Williams-Sonoma-in an adorable decorative
tin-is always a winner. This chocolate treat,
studded with crushed peppermint candy, is
great to eat on its own, but I also like to chop
it up and sprinkle on a big dollop of whipped
cream floating on some hot cocoa, or dusting
the top of an ice cream sundae or speckled on
top of frosted cupcakes (perhaps made with the
Cupcake Kit from Nordstrom).
The sound of a champagne cork popping is
one of my favorite sounds anywhere because
it means something special is about to happen.
This handy opener helps in pulling the cork
so that you are just moments away from a
flute full of bubbly. This is an instrumental tool
at a Champage party, like the one in the
“An Entertaining Idea” on page 5.
Cupcake Kit
Tower of Sweets
Sparkling Apple Juice
AT NORDSTROM
AT HARRY & DAVID
AT HARRY & DAVID
Because treats are part of the holidays, and
because diets are part of the New Year, we love
diminutive desserts; an opportunity to indulge
a bit without going overboard. Cupcakes often
fit the bill, and this kit, with 24 cupcake cases
and 24 toppers, really makes the season bright
– and delicious.
Sometimes the greatest gift is that of time. For
years I’ve included this tower of sweets on my
shopping list to give to folks with a sweet tooth.
But I also have one or two at home to open
up and set out when guests drop by without
notice. Included: Milk Chocolate Moose Munch
Gourmet Popcorn, Milk Chocolate Truffles,
Yogurt-Covered Pretzels, Lemon Shortbread
Cookies and Chocolate Mini Mints.
Although champagne is one of my favorite
imbibes this time of year – well, actually
any time of year – I do love to have a little
non-alcoholic bubbly from time-to-time. This
sparkling apple juice at Harry & David is great
for those times, and for letting others who aren’t
tippling join in the festivities.
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Gift Cards
Bottles, Mugs, Tea and More
Seasonally-Scented Candles
AT STARBUCKS
AT TEAVANA
AT YANKEE CANDLE
While you are treating yourself to a little pickme-up, grab a few of these holiday cup-shaped
Starbucks gift cards, which double as an
ornament for a miniature tree or décor on a
Christmas package.
Not only do tea, and accessories related
to tea, make a great gift, they are also useful
to help de-stress ourselves during this busy
season. I found several things I love at Teavana
- some for me and some for others. These
include a wonderful golden Swell bottle, fancy
baroque mugs, twinkly boxes to house tea,
fun mugs, gift sets perfect for giving, and a
delightful holiday blend, Joy.
I love the ambiance that a beautifully-scented
home creates when guests arrive. Out of all the
array of fragrant candles available at Yankee
Candle, the Sparkling Cinnamon, Christmas
Cookie and Snowflake Cookie scents really set
the mood for a fun evening, whether I’m hosting
a Cookie Exchange or just having some folks
over for a sweet treat and hot cocoa (see my hot
cocoa recipe in Take 5, page 9).
The holidays are here, and it’s time for entertaining. Whichever holiday you
celebrate, it’s time to gather family and friends and showcase your hosting
skills.
AN ENTERTAINING
IDEA
Celebrate the Season
with a Cocktail Party
that Sparkles
I love a cocktail party because the majority of tasks can be done in
advance and waiting in the wings; just put out your creations and
replenish throughout the evening.
I especially love a cocktail party where I keep things simple, and
for me that’s offering a small, but impressive lineup of food and
beverages.
That means seasonal meat - like cured sausage - and cheese. It
also means some vegetables and dips. And of course something
sweet like cake or cupcakes for ease.
For beverages I often just serve Champagne and champagne
cocktails this time of year; if I put out more it’s a sparkling fruit juice
for folks who don’t want to imbibe.
The temptation is to use disposables, but I prefer to use nice, real
plates, platters, flatware and glasses and put them in the dishwasher.
I start the party with a nice invitation sent to my guests; look below in the
“MacArthur Must-Haves” section for something I found at Papyrus.
The theme is as simple and elegant as anything else, and it’s usually just “Sparkle.”
That way there isn’t a lot of decorating to do and there aren’t any biases towards
one holiday or the other – this keeps things simply and about taking time at the
end of the year to break bread (and pop a champagne cork) with folks I care about.
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Have yourself a healthy little Christmas
No doubt the holidays are a time to indulge, but you can indulge in something
a little bit healthier.
Consider a carefully crafted vegetable platter with a “dip bar” for folks to dunk
then dine the crudité.
You’ll want to present a dish that has plenty of color, as well as variety. Also, make sure
the vegetables are cut and chopped into one or two bite pieces.
And think outside of the slice; trim down those green onions. Cut the carrots on an angle.
Use a small cookie cutter to make shapes (stars are awesome this time of year) from slices
of zucchini, squash and the like. Pare down the broccoli into cute little florets and offer grape
tomatoes rather than tomato wedges.
When presenting your platter, arrange in a flow and direction; don’t just dump the veggies
on the plate.
Classic vegetables to serve include:
• celery, outside peeled and cut into fingers
• carrots, cut on an angle
• baby carrots
• broccoli florets
• cauliflower cut into small pieces
• radishes cut in half
Some more unusual offerings include:
• sugar snap pea pods
• eggplant, squash, zucchini, cut into shapes
• red, yellow and green bell peppers cut into strips
• yellow teardrop tomatoes
• fennel wedges
• kohlrabi rounds
• grape and small cherry tomatoes
• large portabello mushroom caps cut into quarters
• green beans
• jicama fingers
• endive wedges
• blanched miniature asparagus spears
Dip into these dips:
• Tomato or tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo
• Garlic, roasted red pepper or classic hummus
• Cocktail sauce spiked with some grated horseradish
• Mashed avocado mixed with Greek yogurt and dill until smooth
• Lemon zest and lemon pepper pureed with cottage cheese
• Roasted garlic cloves pureed with herbs and low-fat
cream cheese
• Minced cucumber with garlic powder and mint mixed in yogurt
Keep in mind – Greek yogurt is rich and thick and makes a great
substitute for more calorie-laden options like mayonnaise and sour
cream.
Note: life is diverse and so is your palate. A classic tray of meat and
cheese is also a nice offering for family and friends. Look under the
heading of “MacArthur Must-Haves” for our quick-and-easy and oh-someaty idea from Hickory Farms.
We found all sorts of great platters and bowls at Dillard’s, Nordstrom,
Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma.
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Be the host with the most
Offer guests an assortment of delicious dishes during your
cocktail party. But remember, variety doesn’t mean a thing if
you run out of food before the last champagne cork is popped,
so plan accordingly.
For years I ran my own catering business, An Entertaining Idea,
(catchy name, huh?) and here are some guidelines I used to
make sure each and every soirée attendee was sated.
Remember to round up your estimates. Don’t be tempted to
round down. If you are having your party during the dinner hour,
increase your portions because folks are potentially looking at
your offerings as a meal, not just party food. And, the longer the
fête lingers, the more food you’ll need to keep replenishing.
Bread/ crackers:
Canapé-sized portion, 4-6 per person, per hour
Dips, cold:
1-2 ounces per person, per hour
Cheese:
Cubes or portion on bread/crackers,
3-5 per person, per hour
Dips, hot:
2-3 ounces per person, per hour
Deli meat/ cold-cuts;
Hot meat/ beef, chicken, pork:
Canapé-sized portion, 4-6 per person, per hour
Vegetables, fruits:
Canapé-sized portion: 4-6 per person, per hour
Also of note – Cake:
8-inch round, two-tier cake, 20 servings
9x13-inch sheet cake, 36 servings
How dry am I: the brut of the Champagne matter
You’ll hear many words and phrases when talking about sparkling
wine, and we don’t just mean “bubbly.”
Champagne, capital “C”, is a sparkling wine made traditionally with
chardonnay (blanc de blancs) or pinot noir (blanc de noirs) grapes
and gets its fizz from a technique called méthode champenoise.
According to laws, it must come from the Champagne region of
France, otherwise, it may be called champagne, lower case “c.”
From Spain there is Cava, and from Italy there is Prosecco as well
as spumante/asti. Otherwise, the drink may just be called sparkling
wine, depending on the grapes, method and origin.
Here are some other terms you may hear:
Brut – this is a dry sparkling wine, and perhaps the most common.
It’s a good sparkling wine to pair with food. Extra Brut means very
dry.
Like other white and rosé wines, sparking
wines are best enjoyed chilled, with
around 45F being a good medium
temperature.
Chill the champagne in the
refrigerator about three
hours before you need
it or in a bucket of ice
water for about a halfhour. The bottle should
never be placed in a
freezer. Once opened,
keep in an ice bucket to
maintain temperature
while enjoying.
Extra Dry – this is a moderately dry sparkling wine, and is good to
enjoy on its own, such as an aperitif. Demi-sec means moderately
sweet.
Demi-Sec – this is a moderately sweet sparkling wine, and is a good
finish to a meal or paired with sweets.
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Take your sparkle to another level
A classy and classic way of enjoying Champagne is with a
Champagne Cocktail. Here is my favorite recipe:
Ingredients
Sugar cube
Angostura or Peychaud’s bitters
Champagne
Lemon Twist
Method
Place the sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute and sprinkle
2-3 dashes of bitters on the cube; do not crush sugar cube. Fill the
flute with sparkling wine, squeeze a lemon twist on top, and drop in as
a garnish.
Optional: add 1 teaspoon Cognac to flute before adding champagne.
Sweets for the sweet
Put a delicious ending to the evening with a
signature dessert to share.
I love to do a 2-tiered round cake or even
a large sheet cake. Who doesn’t love
cake?
For cocktail parties, I don’t get into too
many elaborate desserts because I
want to do as much as I can in advance
and have time to mingle and munch
with my guests.
What I do, however, if offer a spiked
whipped cream for folks to generously
dollop on top of their slice of cake. Here is a
favorite recipe for this time of year:
MACARTHUR
Recipe: Peppermint Patty Whipped Cream
Start by placing a medium metal bowl and metal
whisk in the refrigerator the morning of your
party. Finely crush some peppermint bark (we
love the offering from Williams-Sonoma; see the
information about it in the Shopping List section),
place in a bowl, cover, and set aside.
Mid way through the party, slip into the kitchen
and pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl
along with 1/3 cup confectioners sugar and 2
teaspoons peppermint schnapps.
Whisk vigorously until soft peaks form, about 5
minutes. Gently fold in the crushed peppermint
bark, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to
bring out the cake.
MUST HAVES
Here are some items I found at MacArthur Center that are five
must-haves for your glittery gathering; photos and details are in
the Shopping List on page 2:
- A variety of champagne flutes from Dillard’s
The best glass for serving sparkling wine is a champagne flute, which
is a tall, elongated glass designed to facilitate the flow of bubbles and
concentrate the flavors and aromas of the quaff.
- Family-quote vessel for icing splits from Pottery Barn
- Sparkling apple juice for non-imbibers from Harry & David
- Classic munchies, including beef summer sausage, Virginia Diner
gourmet peanuts and Sharp Cheese Ball from Hickory Farms
Don’t miss my cranberry/herb-infused mustard recipe in the Shopping
List section.
- Glitter Is My Favorite Color notebook with glitzy topped pen for
taking wine notes, sharing recipes, and exchanging holiday greetings
from Papyrus
Splits are smaller bottles of wine.
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TAKE
5
Glitzy Gourmet Gift Ideas
for your Five Types
of Foodies
I agree that it is better to give than receive, but you do want to make
sure you give the right gift. I recently walked through MacArthur
Center with a friend and got lots of ideas for gift-giving for the
fabulous foodies on my shopping list.
Some items are going to be hostess gifts, others are destined to
be gifts for Hanukkah, and some for Christmas. But each is going
to be tailored to the recipient’s special interest. I like to put together
a small, thoughtful collection and present them in a fun container.
You probably have friends and family with similar tastes, so here
are my thoughts to help inspire you:
1
Coffee & Tea Fanatic: In a tote we saw at Kirkland’s we added
a pound of Christmas blend coffee from Starbucks, a pound of
Joy, a seasonal tea from Teavana, and two gorgeous ceramic-withgold bottomed cups noted at Williams-Sonoma.
Recipe: Hot Cha Cha Cocoa Mix – in
a large bowl add 2-3/4 cups powdered
milk, 2-1/4 cups confectioners sugar, 1-1/4
cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 2
teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons
cornstarch and 1 teaspoon table salt and
whisk to combine.
2
Cookie Monster: Santa isn’t the only
one who loves Christmas cookies!
In a white snowflake bag from the bookseller,
we added Betty Crocker’s The Big Book of
Cookies. Along with a dozen sugar cookies
in a decorative tin from Mrs. Field’s we
included an adorable ceramic “Milk for
Santa” bottle from Dillard’s.
3
Cuckoo For Cocoa: We found some
great sealable glass jars from Kirkland’s
with a write-on chalkboard paint nameplate
on the front to which we are going to add my
Hot Cha Cha Cocoa Mix (recipe follows). We’ll
put that in a large holiday bag from Papyrus
with a sampler box of chocolate from
See’s Candies and a fun Santa-saying mug
we spied at Nordstrom.
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Divide into thirds and add to three
separate sealable ziptop bags, along with
a half-cup of white chocolate chips.
Add a tag to each bag that says “Add a
1/2 cup of my Hot Cha Cha Cocoa Mix to
a mug with 1 cup hot water, stir, top with
miniature marshmallows and enjoy!”
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4
In The Spirits: Who doesn’t love an imbibe at the holidays?
For our wine, beer and whiskey lovers, in a plaid bag we
found at Barnes & Noble at TCC we added a bottle of
White Chocolate Martini Mix and Cocktail Rimming Sugar
from Harry & David, some beautiful wine glasses from
Dillard’s and a fun heavyweight beer bottle opener
that caught our eye at Brookstone.
5
Souper Comfort: Some beautiful, colorful, polka-dotty bowls
from Papyrus are perfect for comfort food lovers; maybe they
will fill it with some tomato soup, which wold be great topped with
my Herb Garden Oil (recipe follows). We add the bowls in a large
bag, also from Papyrus, along with some gorgeous soup spoons
we found at Pottery Barn that we will tie together with some fun
twine, and, for inspiration, a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soup:
Merry Christmas!: 101 Joyous Holiday Stories that we picked up at
Barnes & Noble at TCC.
Recipe: Herb Garden Oil, from my cookbook, Dishing Up Virginia – place 1 cup packed basil leaves,
12 whole chives, 1/4 cup packed mint leaves, several sprigs of thyme and oregano on a cutting board.
Press down on the herbs with the back of a spoon to lightly bruise. Combine the herbs with 1 teaspoon
lemon zest and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns in a quart-sized glass jar.
Heat 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil to 175F in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove the
saucepan from the heat and pour the olive oil over the herbs in the glass jar. Seal and let stand for 2 days.
Strain the infused oil into another sealable glass container; discard the herbs, lemon zest and peppercorns.
GETTING
SOCIAL
Foodies – show us what you’ve got
Maybe it’s a great piece of cookware from Williams-Sonoma,
a treasured cookbook from Barnes & Noble at TCC or a tasty
treat from Mrs. Field’s. Perhaps its hors d’oeuvres you’ve
made for a gathering at home and presented on a platter from
Pottery Barn, or a cocktail served in highball glasses from
Dillard’s.
However you get your foodie on from one of the great stores
at MacArthur Center, let us know!
Share your fabulous finds at MacArthur Center by posting
your photos on social media using the hashtags #MacFoodie
and #MacFoodAndWine – I’ll be checking them out from
time-to-time. We may use one of your photos in an upcoming
issue of Be In Good Taste and reward you for your efforts.
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foodies
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
There is always something going on for foodies at MacArthur Center.
Here’s a sampling of events to take a bite out of. For complete details, and for information
on other events at the mall, be sure to visit: www.shopmacarthur.com/events
More information about Jim White’s seal of approval
can be found at www.JimWhiteFitcom
RESTAURANT NEW AND NOW
Some of my favorite new and now things at
MacArthur Center eateries include:
THE SEASONAL SCENE
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), located on the
lower level near the main Monticello Avenue
entrance, has launched a new menu that
features a number of dishes, including
hand-tossed artisan pizzas, classic and
unique pastas and salads that showcase
fresh, seasonally-inspired ingredients.
SKATE, RIDE & DINE FOR YOUR CHARITY/SCHOOL
Through Jan. 18
Skate, Ride & Dine for Your School offers a fun and
unique fundraising opportunity. Pick a date to skate
and ride the rides at the Winter Carnival, spread the
word throughout the community about the event and
ask people to come out and support your school
or organization.
Also featured are a number of new handshaken cocktails which complement an
array of premium wines and craft beers.
After the date, receive 10 percent of the total
admissions. Add on a Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser
at California Pizza Kitchen for an even bigger
fundraising opportunity!
I recently tried several of these delicious
dishes, including the Brussels + Bacon
Flatbread and Smoked Ham + Swiss Flatbread,
and Farmers Market Soup (amazing with
roasted squash and market vegetables as
well as a touch of cream, drizzled with
extra-virgin olive oil) as starters.
WILLIAMS-SONOMA
Each month Williams-Sonoma hosts an assortment of
culinary events and classes that cover a wide range
of topics. For more details and a complete list visit
shopmacarthur.com/events or call (757)-625-6008
The Seasonal Sunny Side Up Potato Pizza
wowed my table: shaved fingerling potatoes,
Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon,
caramelized leeks, Parmesan, mozzarella
and fresh cracked black pepper topped
a pizza, capped off with two sunny
side-up eggs.
NEW STORES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Three foodie favorites have returned to MacArthur
Center for the holidays.
Specialty food store Harry & David is open through
January 15, offering their famous pears and delicious
Moose Munch, as well as other treats.
Other tasty treats included a Fire-Grilled
Ribeye, Hearth-Roasted Halibut and Cedar
Plank Salmon.
Hickory Farms, with their classic cheeseballs, amazing
sausages and more is open through December 31.
Café Nordstrom, located on the third level of
Nordstrom, is now featuring a new menu of
healthy, nutritionally balanced menu options
approved by Jim White Fitness & Nutrition
Studios.
West-coast sweets-maker extraordinaire See’s
Candies serves up their fabulous confections
November 1 through December 31.
Lightened versions of Chinese Chicken Salad,
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad, Cranberry Turkey
Sandwich and Grilled Chicken & Strawberry
Salad are offered, along with fresh sides like
Fresh Fruit Bowl, Grilled Chicken and Grilled
Shrimp.
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