| Worship notes: Unitarians study moral politics
Rainer Hoenicke, a systems ecologist and member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay, speaks to the Fellowship Sunday on "Moral Politics and How Societies Choose to Fall or Succeed — Lessons for Unitarian Universalists." The Fellowship meets at 11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 West Pueblo Ave., Napa. Child care is provided. Info, 252-1885.Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living The Rev. Janet Garvey-Stanvik continues her April talks about Awakenings, the process of dying to the old and welcoming the new. Services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. with a youth program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, there is a special concert by David Zasloff, musician and comedian, at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, 1249 Coombs St. ($15 suggested). Showings of "The Secret" continue April 29, following both services in the conference room, 1227 Coombs; and April 26 at 6:15 p.m.
Pack your spatula and explore the world
Ever since a trip to Vietnam two years ago, during which I toured the exotic food markets of Nha Trang with the hotel chef at the Ana Mandara resort and learned how to make my own rice paper for spring rolls at cooking schools in Hoi An, I have been convinced that there is no better way to get to the heart of any city than through its cuisine. And that means not just eating it, but shopping for it, cooking it and beginning to understand it. Step off the expected tourist track for as little as one morning or afternoon in a cooking class and you can witness and be a part of living history, as kitchens are often the last great bastions of cultural tradition in the modern world. .
Hotel Lounge Children's Ballet Performance and Dinner Show
At Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, you can comfortably show them you care without having to waste time deciding what to do for them. Children's Day — A Trip Around the World with BalletMay 5th, to celebrate Children's Day, there will be a Ballet Performance held at Walkerhill's Kayagum Hall. Lunch will also be served before the performance for the viewer's satisfaction. Seoul Ballet Company has prepared "A Trip around the World with Ballet." This show will contain clips of ballets such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Don Quixote," "The Nutcracker," and various other clips of famous stories children would easily understand. Representatives of Spain, Arabia, Russia, China, and various other countries have come together to all perform to a theme based on the computer game, 'Lineage 2.' The exotic and charming effect of this international musical will grab the children's attention to make their Children's Day a most memorable experience.
Club updates
PORTSMOUTH GOLDEN AGE CLUB will meet Thursday, April 12. It regularly meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Moose Club, 1163 Sagamore Ave. There will be bingo. For information, call Betty Pennington at 436-0653. National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Agamenticus Chapter #590, will hold its regular meeting the third Wednesday of the month, April 18, at the Aspinquid Lodge (Masonic), 101 Longs Sands Road, York, Maine, at 11 a.m. (207) 439-0305. YORK LIONS CLUB meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Grant House on Route 1 in York, Maine, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Seeking new members; any man or woman interested in being a Lion should call (207) 363-7382. KIWANIS CLUB OF THE SEACOAST meets every month on the first and fourth Wednesdays at 7 a.m.
The Gentrifying Gourmet
Even the devil deserves some sympathy, as Mick Jagger once famously sang, and that's why I patronize Ambrosia in Santa Ana. It's the shining jewel in the dented crown of Mike Harrah, the burly developer (and the Weekly'sformer landlord) who wants to build Orange County's tallest building, at 37 stories, across the street from the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts. Harrah is the bane of Santa Ana Latino activists, who fear his development plans will gentrify the city, hated by homeowners who don't want more traffic clogging up city streets, and a favorite Weekly target for his undue influence over Santa Ana politicians.But I'd dine with bin Laden himself if the fucker cooked a mean rice pilaf. And Ambrosia shockingly serves rather good cuisine. I say “shockingly" for a couple of reasons.
Pet food: Gourmet vs. good enough
Grammy's Pot Pie needed a little more salt. So did the chicken thighs with peas, carrots and potatoes made by Fromm. The pumpkin crumble dessert from Nutro smelled good and had plenty of ground cinnamon but having less than 100 calories per serving helped make up for its bland taste. These recipes may sound good to you, but the food typically doesn't find its way to a dinner table. This fare - complete with slogans like "It's not dinner without dessert" - is for dogs and cats. Recent pet-food recalls are driving pet owners to consider gourmet options. At the very least, experts say, pet owners are becoming more educated about what they're serving their animals. Those choices can be beneficial for a dog or cat, but they're likely to be more expensive and in some cases may not be worth the money.
Spring debut at the Chicago Botanic Garden
April 22, 2007 (News Release) - Celebrate the beauty, glory and gardens of spring, while discovering enchanting new ideas for blending the outdoors and indoors, at the Chicago Botanic Garden's signature spring event, the Antiques and Garden Fair. .
Apollo: Mythological dining experience
Just because a restaurant has been around for a little while doesnt mean the quality of food has lessened or the menu selections have become boring.
Even on weeknights the Apollo Grill, 85 W. Broad St., fills up with customers from the area who continue to leave satisfied and pleased after a delicious meal.
With good reason, Apollo has been voted Best Overall Restaurant in Lehigh Valley Magazines Best of the Valley, for all eight years it has been open.
Apollo also received 2006 awards for the best appetizers and the best desserts.
Although its not as grandiose or extravagant as Melt or Blue, Apollos customers are loyal and swear by the great food, prices and classy atmosphere.
For those of you that often enjoy appetizers more than entrees, Apollo might be your heaven.
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