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New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
ASHAs' protest completes 100 days in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The strike by ASHA workers in front of the Secretariat entered its 100th day on Tuesday. A torch rally symbolising their ongoing struggle was taken out. Poet Rose Mary lit the fire for 100 torches to commemorate the occasion. The 100th-day protest meeting was presided over by Mini, state vice-president of the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association. KPCC president Sunny Joseph, who attended the gathering, expressed solidarity with the protesters, assuring them that public support was firmly behind their demands. ASHA workers have been demanding a monthly honorarium of Rs 21,000 and a retirement benefit of Rs 5 lakh - issues that remain unresolved. Responding to questions during a media interaction in Kozhikode, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ruled out the possibility of holding further discussions. Though the government has constituted a committee to examine the honorarium issue, the protesters alleged that it is merely a tactic to deflect attention and weaken the agitation.
Chicago Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Gourmet announces 2025 dates, new sports theme with a crosstown twist and all-star roster of chefs
Chicago Gourmet, the upscale food festival that celebrates the city as a 'culinary capital,' will return to Millennium Park from Sept. 25 to 28 with a new, sporty twist. This year's theme, 'Step up to the Plate,' is a marriage of food and sports, showcasing 'all-star chefs, big-time bites and championship-level sips,' said Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association. 'Like pro sports, great food requires skill, strategy and passion,' Toia said. 'No doubt Chicago is a top sports town, but our restaurant teams are the real MVPs of the city.' Like in previous years, host chefs will collaborate with local businesses, restaurants and drink vendors over four days. Organizers said they will soon announce additional pre-game events. In the 18th iteration of the event since it began in 2008, the festival typically generates buzz around Hamburger Hop, a fan-favorite burger competition in which chefs compete to win the celebrity-judged award and the audience-judged People's Choice. This year's 'cross-town classic' Hamburger Hop will be co-hosted by Joe Flamm, chef and owner of il Carciofo and Rose Mary, who will represent the South Side, and Sarah Grueneberg, chef and co-owner of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, representing the North Side. 'This event has always been a Chicago Gourmet highlight and I'll be decked out in my beloved Cubbies jersey,' Grueneberg said. Flamm said he's excited about the added element of a crosstown rivalry to an already thrilling event. 'I love that Hamburger Hop is a chance for chefs from all around the city to show off their grilling skills while getting creative and having fun,' Flamm said. 'I've been a part of Chicago Gourmet for as long as I can remember, so being back to host an event like this again is a full-circle moment for me.' Hamburger Hop, hosted on the Harris Theater rooftop, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26. Over 100 chefs and restaurateurs are slated to participate, including Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo), Marcos Carbajal (Carnitas Uruapan), Diana Dávila (Mi Tocaya Antojería), Jenner Tomaska (The Alston, Esmé), Norman Fenton (Cariňo), Israel Idonije (Signature, The Staley) and Jeff Mauro (Mauro Provisions). Other host chefs and ticket prices will be announced later, but many of the main events from previous years are scheduled to return. The crowd favorite Tacos & Tequilas will be hosted by Bayless and Carbajal on Sept. 25. Rise and Shine Gourmet, hosted by Art Smith, Lorena Garcia and Jernard Wells, will serve up sweet and savory brunch bites from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28. Late Night Gourmet Asian Street Market — a new after-party addition hosted by chef Thai Dang of HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen — will be from 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 26. Grand Cru on Sept. 27 takes inspiration from 'the greatest of all times,' such as Michael Jordan and Jordan Biles, and will be hosted by Stephanie Izard, executive chef and partner of four Chicago restaurants: Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat and Cabra. 'I always say Chicago is the culinary capital of the world and Chicago Gourmet just highlights that each year,' Toia said. 'It's where talent, creativity and our city's enduring competitive spirit gets to shine.' Programming at Chicago Gourmet will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, which works with high school students to build the hospitality workforce through career exploration. Ticket prices have not yet been announced but will be available starting in July at
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Need Easter Wine Tips? 5 Chicago Somms Offer Suggestions
Looking for an Easter wine to serve or share? These experts from Chicago's dining scene—long celebrated for its drinks and culinary innovation and excellence—have it covered. Hear from the city's distinguished sommeliers and beverage directors, who bring exceptional wine knowledge and thoughtful pairing expertise to the Easter table. From Michelin-starred establishments to beloved neighborhood spots, Chicago's wine professionals are renowned for their ability to discover remarkable bottles and create memorable, friendly dining experiences. Pro guidance is particularly valuable during holiday seasons when hosts and guests alike seek to elevate gatherings with the perfect wine selections. Discover expert insights from Chicago's leading sommeliers on selecting the ideal wines to complement your Easter feast. Kyle Davidson, beverage director at Rose Mary and il Carciofo, suggests starting Easter celebrations with sparkling wine. "At il Carciofo, we recommend Franciacorta—an Italian sparkling wine crafted using the same grapes and techniques as champagne," he notes. This versatile choice can be enjoyed on its own or softened with freshly squeezed juice for brunch pairings. Davidson's recommended bottle is Ricci Curbastro Extra Brut. Davidson offers thoughtful guidance for the whole of the Easter meal. "As the meal progresses and richer dishes are served, transition to a light, vibrant red," he advises. "Served slightly chilled, this wine effortlessly bridges the gap between canapés—such as deviled eggs—and proteins like poultry, ham, or lamb." To fit this bill, he suggests M. & C. Lapierre Morgon 2022 for a Beaujolais or Alois Lageder Schiava 2023 from Italy's stunning Alto Adige region. For a table set with bolder reds, Davidson recommends a Super Tuscan—a blend of Sangiovese and Bordeaux varietals, which he says "offers the depth of dark fruit and tannins associated with Bordeaux grapes, balanced by Sangiovese's bright acidity, red fruit and herbal undertones." Antinori 'Tignanello' Sangiovese 2021—a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc—is one of the classic and coveted Super Tuscans, and it's on the menu at il Carciofo. For brunch occasions, Scott Stroemer, beverage director at Galit and Cafe Yaya, endorses a sparkling option from an unexpected region: Keush, 'Ultra' Blanc de Noir Brut Nature from Vayots Dzor in Armenia. 'It comes from the most interesting winemaker I know, Vahe Keushguerian,' he adds. Stroemer says this is his favorite sparkling wine from the Middle East, describing it as "dry as a bone, with a nose of wildflowers, tart green strawberry and green apple on the palate." He suggests that this bottle pairs wonderfully with seafood and fried foods. For a bright and structured California red, Stroemer suggests Terah Wine Co. Sangiovese Mokelumne River 2023 for heavier Easter meats like lamb, roast poultry and ham. 'Sangiovese in California has a quirky history as of recently, with a young generation of California winemakers who are embracing the California-ness of California Sangiovese,' says Stroemer. He praises this bottle as one of his favorites, offering "delicate, pretty red fruit, great acid and soft tannic backbone." Chicago wine pros share their expertise to help you create a memorable Easter experience, blending tradition with the sophistication of perfectly matched wines. Jake Bennie, wine director at Sepia, recommends white wines to pair with seasonal ingredients transitioning from winter to spring. For a winter citrus salad with endive, he suggests whites made from thick-skinned grapes that offer both bitterness and acidity. The first bottle he goes to is Eido da Salgosa Albariño 2022 from the vibrant Rías Baixas region. He says it is highly aromatic with elevated acidity and "a touch of salinity coming from the coast of northwest Spain, showing a lot of citrus fruit like tangerine, orange blossom, grapefruit and lime." Bennie also suggests Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko 2022 from Santorini, Greece. This bottle is packed with "powerful minerality" with "beautiful lemon zest, fresh apricot, ginger, radish and pronounced acidity," according to Bennie. Spring marks a perfect time for rosé wines. Bennie recommends Domaine du Gros Noré Rosé 2023 from Bandol in Provence, calling it a "dynamite pairing" with spring crudité. 'Honoré Pascal used to give the family's fruit to other powerhouse producers in the area like Domaine Ott and Château de Pibarnon and only made wine for the family until his son Alain took over in 1997 and created Domaine du Gros Noré,' shares Bennie. He says this rosé, made primarily from Mourvèdre with Cinsault, Grenache and Clairette, "shows tart berry fruit, fleshy stone fruits and wild herbs that pair wonderfully with spring vegetables.' Louis Fabbrini, sommelier at Smyth + The Loyalist, provides several thoughtful pairings for traditional Easter main courses. For classic ham with brown sugar glaze, Fabbrini suggests Domaine de Bichery 'Les Fontaines' NV, made by Raphaël and Hannah Piconnet who farm six parcels slopes above Neuville-sur-Seine, vines originally planted by Raphaël's grandfather. This is a beautiful rosé Champagne, which Fabbrini deliciously describes as bursting with "bright acidity and sappy red fruit [that] play off the ham's brown-sugar glaze, complicating and expanding its sweetness, pulling forward flavors like wildflower honey and orange peel." For roast lamb with herbs, Fabbrini offers two options. The first is Chavost Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2022, a still wine from Champagne blending Pinot Noir with Pinot Meunier. This bottle delivers "spice, twitchy acidity and subtle herbal quality that complement the lamb's savory depth, peppery crust and gentle gaminess,' says Fabbrini. He offers a bit of the wine's backstory: 'Fabian Daviaux convinced a cautious Champagne co-op in Chavot-Courcourt to farm organically, nudging tradition forward and championing wines made without sulfur or additives.' He also suggests Hiyu Wine Farm 'Columba' 2022 from Hood River Valley, Oregon, a field blend mostly of Tempranillo with other Spanish and Portuguese varieties. 'China Tresemer and Nate Ready practice regenerative agriculture on their mixed farm in Oregon's Hood River Valley, cultivating vines alongside livestock, orchards, and gardens,' says Fabbrini. The somm describes this as an intriguing wine "caught between a lightly extracted red and a deeply structured rosé" with "savory depth and earthy complexity [that] echo the lamb's gaminess and herbal crust." Ted Rink, sommelier at BLVD Steakhouse, believes that Pinot Noir can beautifully complement Easter dinner. He notes that "Pinot Noir can straddle a line with lighter elements and deeper, more complex flavors." He suggests that the fresh herbal profile of Pinot Noir are a solid reminder of warmer spring weather ahead as things start to take off in the garden. His recommendations include Whitcraft Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2022 and Brewer-Clifton Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023, which he describes as "even a touch snappier" out of the two Easter wine recommendations.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rose Mary Memo, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Rose Mary Memo, 76, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and boundless generosity. Born on October 6, 1948, in Youngstown Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Catherine and Joseph Romeo. Find obituaries from your high school Rose Mary was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Mediate Deluca, who lovingly adopted her after their mother's passing, and Elizabeth's husband, Carmen; her brother, Peter Mediate, and his wife, Doris; her nephew, Rocky Kinsley; and her beloved cousin, Viola Vaughan, and Viola's husband, William Vaughan. She leaves behind her soulmate and husband of 55 years, Richard Memo, whose love anchored her extraordinary life. Together, they raised four children: Michael (Nicole), Mark (Cristina), Dan (Erin), Susan (Alex) Schmitt . Above all, Rose Mary's greatest honor and joy was being a grandmother to her 13 grandchildren: Alexandra, Elizabeth, Cristina, Jon-Daniel, Michael, Gabriella, Kelley, Sam, Stella, Noah, Rocco, Rosalia and Hunter. Her devotion to them was limitless, and her love will live on in their hearts. The love of Rose Mary's life was being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Her Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her existence, guiding her every step. A devoted servant of Saint Benedict, she shared her faith by personally handing out over 2,000 Saint Benedict medals to those she met, offering comfort and inspiration to countless souls. Her commitment to Holy Family Church was unwavering, and she cherished her involvement with Altrusa, Mahoning County Medical Alliance—where she was named Gem of the Year in 2025—Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Junior League of Youngstown. Rose Mary's spirit shone brightly in her passions. A lifelong swimmer and dancer, she found joy in movement and grace, joining a dancing group at age 65. Her education reflected her dedication to serving others. She was a graduate of Poland High School and earned her degrees in Education and Psychological Counseling from Youngstown State University. With her knowledge and compassion, she uplifted everyone around her. Rose Mary's life was a testament to love in action. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 15,2025 at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road (Rt.224) from 3:00-6:00 p.m. A prayer service will be on Wednesday April 16, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Saint Benedict Fund at Holy Family School to support student tuition grants, a cause close to Rosemary's heart. This obituary can be viewed and condolences sent to To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rose Mary Memo, please visit our flower store. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
