At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, EATING out | October 12, 2008

Gender Equally Discussion in Restaurant Service

Frank Bruni of The New York Times published a worth reading article about gender equally and old gender roles at dinner. I am not talking about business meals where the rule should follow the business relationships and not the gender. What I have to say applies to social meals. The distinction between business and social events [...]

DINING, EATING out, TRAVEL | October 8, 2008

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Lisa Kothari’s City Guide

Here is the part 2 of my interview with Lisa Kothari, the founder and CEO of Peppers and Pollywogs. AHWKV: When we travel, it is best to know the places where the residents hang out. Tell us about your favorites places in SEATTLE. Lisa: Seattle is the home of Starbucks, and the original Starbucks is located in [...]

DINING, EATING out | June 16, 2008

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Dine on Design Extravaganza

As I read the outline of this amazing culinary event integrating art and design every steps of the way, I felt some envy for the NOTCOT team that went to Monkeytown for the Dine on Design event. I wrote down this address for my next visit on the Big Apple. Monkeytown is in Brooklyn, New York. The [...]