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The restaurant is a byproduct of France’s revolution. A defiant push against the aristocracy’s monopolistic hold on fine dining. Yet it was the fine dining establishments throughout Russia that were, among others, targeted as “monuments to the privilege of the nobility, the effeteness of the intelligentsia,” as Amor Towles would write.

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN GUIDE: A behind-the-scenes tour of The Broadmoor's food and beverage services | On the Table Recently, The Broadmoor invited me for a behind-the-scenes tour of the resort’s extensive food and beverages services. My host and guide was David Patterson, The Broadmoor’s disarmingly humble and authentic

Attorneys are notorious drinkers, especially inside the DC beltway. Thespians are also known lushes, if we’re allowing stereotypes.

Drink like a litigating thespian | On the Table It started in law school. The drinking. Well, the cocktail making and drinking. Not “drinking” in the pejorative sense. Although, attorneys are notorious drinkers, especially inside the DC beltway. Thespians

It’s a pent up energy straining against the chain forged link by restrictive link over the past year.

Celebration and reprieve, the Greek way — 'Opa!' | On the Table “Opa!” exclaims another table of patrons, led by their server: shot glasses held high; a unified cry of Ouzo fueled exuberance. The national drink and its associated cheer catalyze, lubricate

Can we assume you, like us, gravitate to culinary bliss when the frenetic chaos threatens too loudly?

The solace of food while the world crumbles | On the Table It’s been a dichotomous summer: global social upheaval vis-à-vis a summer of epicurean feasting. Dismay and shock on the one hand; ecstasy and delight on the other.