Restaurant Openings

Dolly Olive Will Take Over the Former Bistro Agnes Space This Spring

The new restaurant, which features southern Mediterranean brunch and dinner, is part of the Sesame Collective group.

02/01/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Recipe

Make Sesame Collective’s Smoked Eggplant Dip for a Snack, Side, or Party Dip

Ideal for work-from-home lunches and fully vaxxed get-togethers

03/26/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Review

Meh-diterranean Cruise

Jenn Louis’s Israeli-inspired dining room needs more heart and soul. (Great fries, though!)

11/20/2017 By Karen Brooks

Veggie Love: Faux-Meat Wonders

The Soy Curl Was Born in Oregon

"I think we’re converting people to veganism because of the soy curls.”

08/14/2017 By Kelly Clarke

First Impressions

Three Things to Devour at Division’s New Vegan Mediterranean Spot Aviv

A plant-based menu charms all eaters with soy curl shawarma fries and tamarind margaritas.

05/10/2017 By Kelly Clarke

FIRST LOOK

Inside Pastaworks' New Providore Fine Foods Market

The relocated flagship location of Pastaworks includes an oyster bar, florist, and Mediterranean-style chicken rotisserie.

02/10/2016 By Alex Keith

INTRODUCING

First Impressions of John Gorham's Mediterranean Exploration Company

According to the chef of Toro Bravo and the Tasty empire, MEC is essentially “Tasty n Sons, focused on one part of the world.” We're happy to be along for the ride.

09/02/2014 By Kelly Clarke

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