Food

Plenty of food, live music, beer, and bargains still to be had at #PorkShop 2013! #stl

Owner John McDonald responds to the buzz surrounding the possible closure of his treasured Lure Fishbar with a very matter-of-fact evaluation of the local real estate scene: "All neighborhoods change with time. I still think it's one of the best areas, despite the fact that some local favorites have not survived. It's business—it's the market—in this case, we want the opportunity to pay market rent based on comps/deals. If we cannot match it, that is the way the market works. And while losing Lure would be a very undesirable outcome, we would have to accept it, having been given a fair shot." [Curbed NY]

Tinto Fino, a shop specializing in Spanish wines, is closing. "It's incredibly tough," said owner Kerin Auth.

GETTING READY 1. For sauce in blender, add water, cashew, yeast, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Blend for about a minute or until smooth. MAKING 2. Follow package direction and cook macaroni in boiling water. 3. When the pasta is almost done, drop peas in water and cook for a minute. 4. In a colander, drain pasta and put it back into the pan. 5. Place the pan on medium heat and pour sauce...

Steve cooks a fantastic meal that you can make in under 15 minutes.

Goose Island: Brewing High Quality Beer With AB's Backing: For starters, some of the production of Goose Islan...

GETTING READY 1. In mixer with dough hook on, add warm water, oil, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix until yeast is dissolved. 2. Add flour and mix well for 3-4 minutes. Add more water if the mixture is too dry. 3. Into a greased bowl, transfer the dough, cover with saran wrap and pop it in fridge for 24 hours. 4. Remove the dough from refrigerator an hour before use and let it come to room...

My version of a Cuban style hamburger. It includes the spice mixture for the meat, a really good mojo and the traditional cooking technique. Enjoy!

Interesting finds at the Asian market today...