Posted on January 24th, 2010 by Julie Norris
Excerpt from the article:
Julie Norris, co-proprietor of Dandelion Communitea Cafe near downtown Orlando, said that the local farmers were not only chosen for their proximity. Their independence from the mass markets allows them the freedom to emphasize quality. “It’s so important to know your grower,” Norris said. She said with the overuse of pesticides, environmental [...]
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Posted on January 23rd, 2010 by Julie Norris
HSBC, one of the biggest banks on the planet, has taken to calling itself “the world’s local bank.” Starbucks is un-branding at least three of its Seattle outlets, the first of which just reopened as “15th Avenue Coffee and Tea.” Winn-Dixie, a 500-outlet supermarket chain, recently launched a new ad campaign under the tagline, “Local [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by Julie Norris
The next couple of weeks are going to be delicious, educational and entertaining, we promise. Here are some highlights:
For more on the local food movement, watch the above video (taped in 2007) and check out our answer to Why Local?
Eat Local Week by Slow Food Orlando is January 25-31st
As you know, Dandelion is dedicated [...]
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Posted on January 9th, 2010 by Julie Norris
Thor sketched his own Art Opening at Dandelion – check out the photos below & then read Thor’s take about the evening and see the sketch here. This is the public’s first opportunity to buy what are the most famous Orlando sketches to date. Also view him in Winter Park Magazine sketching a Front Porch [...]
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Posted on January 4th, 2010 by Julie Norris
Yeah, so sometimes it’s so cool to have this place called Dandelion in our lives. Traveling gypsies Hymn for Her (watch video of their life on the road) are back in town to amuse us with their magic bag full of songs this Thursday, January 7th at 8pm. You can catch them live on Front [...]
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