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"There's a real opportunity for me to do something very different than I've done before."

This week, Missy Robbins announced her full-on return to professional cooking: She's opening an Italian restaurant in Williamsburg called Lilia with Matt Kliegman, the co-owner of the Smile and Black Seed. It's a much-anticipated comeback, as Robbins stepped down from A Voce and A Voce Columbus (where she earned Michelin stars) in May of 2013, before briefly helping launch Laura Maniec's second location of Corkbuzz. She's been adamant about not wanting to rush the process of opening her own restaurant so we reached out to talk to her about her plans.

We've talked before about you taking the time to find the right project. Why is this the right fit? Matt found the space, but I was a little hesitant to go to Brooklyn. My life is really in Manhattan: I live here and my goal was to open in the West Village. That was really the dream. But, as the search went on, I wanted to be open-minded. I always said that I didn't want to open a restaurant just for the sake of opening a restaurant. I wanted to find a really cool space and do it with the right people.

And when I saw the space, it was really unique and amazing. It's a former auto-body garage, and it just has this amazing height on the ceilings, and amazing windows. In Williamsburg, there's a real opportunity for me to do something very different than I've done before. I've worked in all sorts of high-end neighborhoods my whole career, and very high-end places. This still allows me to cook my food, but also be a part of a community that I'm not totally familiar with, and get out of my comfort zone.

How long did it take you to decide? It took me a long time to make the decision. It was a lot of contemplation and a lot of getting to know Matt. I started talking to Matt in the summer, actually.

There are no guarantees in life. I met with a lot of great people over the last year and a half, and there were a lot of opportunities out there. Matt brings something a little different to the table. He's a downtown guy, and had a raw enthusiasm for this project.

And when's your projected opening date? We're shooting for early summer. Construction's working.

You've said that you're going to serve "your food." Can you elaborate? I know that's a weird thing to say, but I'm 43 years old you can't just all of a sudden change the way you cook. First of all, we're going to have a really beautiful, wood-burning grill, which will be a big centerpiece. I still really want to focus on pasta. And there'll be a big focus on fish and vegetables. The food will be very similar to what you've seen me do before, but a little toned down. The place is definitely more casual than A Voce.

So a lower price point, too? It'll be a little lower than A Voce. We want to be a fabric of the neighborhood, and we have this to-go caf component as well a very small caf. We're a couple blocks from McCarren Park so, you know, we hope we get a lot of traffic from that.

I remember you said that during your time off, you prioritized your health. Will that translate to your cooking at the restaurant? That's more of a personal thing, but I definitely think that my viewpoint on food has changed a lot, and that it will translate to the cooking. But pasta is like my first love. I want to cook really great, crave-able food again, but I don't use a crazy amount of butter, anyway. I turn more toward vinaigrettes and acids and herbs and chiles to look for flavor, rather than sort of heavier ingredients.

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QUINCY Quincy is moving forward with a new police station.

The city council approved looking for companies to construct an 8,000-square-foot building south of city hall, and perform renovations to the present city hall.

The city budgeted $3 million for the project last year.

City Administrator Tim Snead said the architect had problems in her personal life, which caused a delay.

The new building is part of a larger plan to make more space for the police department.

The citys administration and finance departments are moving to the former library and the police department will use the space the administration and finance offices leave behind.

Mayor Jim Hemberry previously said the police department has grown from about five or six officers in the 1950s, when city hall was built, to about 20 officers.

The money for the project is coming from an influx of tax revenue generated from the construction of the data centers. Officials have used the money for capital projects including improvements at the parks, purchasing a fire truck and building a new public services building.

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Wilmington, North Carolina (PRWEB) February 20, 2015

As avid boaters, Real Estate Scorecard has spent their share of time boating around Florida and are aware of the importance of protected harbor when mother nature decides to churn things up. To Real Estate Scorecard, theres no better place on the North Carolina waterfront for a boating lifestyle than the Pamlico Sound, the second largest estuary along the east coast which stretches 30 nautical miles to Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks.

For decades, sail and power boaters, who have discovered the unparalled boating on these pristine waters, have gathered in and around Oriental North Carolina buying up Pamlico Sound real estate. Voted one of the best small towns in North Carolina, this charming fishing village is fondly nicknamed the Sailing Capital of North Carolina where boats outnumber residents three to one. SAIL Magazine recently rated Oriental North Carolina one of "America's 10 Greatest Places to Sail.

Just five miles from Oriental, the community of River Dunes is a boaters dream come true. With 14 miles of natural shoreline, the traditional coastal style master planned community has an 1,100 ft. deep-water channel off the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Marker 173 leading into its protected Grace Harbor. An elegant 11,500 square foot two story clubhouse with dining and pool overlooks the 124 boat slip marina (permitted for 400 slips) that offers superlative guest boater facilities, including a 500' fuel dock with Valvtech Hi-Speed diesel fuel. A top rated customer service marina, transient and leased slips are available.

RIVER DUNES MARINA AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

2014 Top 25 Marinas in North America 2014 Five Star Rating on Active Captain 2014-2009 Five Star Rating on marina. com 2013 Best Customer Service Marina by Marinalife 2008 A Green Gem Sustainable Community of the Year

Amenities include a harbor side swimming pool with jacuzzis & cabanas, a fitness center, tennis courts and guest cottages. The Harbor Village with retail space is now under construction and includes a General Store and Provision Company, post office, caf, and workout facility. The beautiful Grace Chapel overlooking the harbor is a delightful place for intimate weddings and family gatherings.

Real Estate Scorecard loves the curb appeal of River Dunes. Charleston-style homes and old-fashioned coastal cottages add to the charm of the neighborhood. Homes in a natural color palette with french doors and windows, screened verandas, gas lanterns, cozy fireplaces and outdoor living spaces. Homes range from the mid $400k's to well over $1 million. Homesites are available in the low $100k's. River Dunes approved builders include Ark Development, Watermark Homes, Maher Construction and Stuart Hardy Construction in this amenitized North Carolina waterfront community. Often times its a stay at the River Dunes Marina that turns guests into permanent property owners. Club dues and HOA fees are about $319 a month, a big value to Real Estate Scorecard considering the quality of amenities.

River Dunes property owners are involved in many ways that support the local and wider community. Last year, Real Estate Scorecard attended the 4th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta hosted by River Dunes and witnessed this massive under taking by a master planned community. It was impressive! Sailboat racing competitions took place over 2 days on the Pamlico Sound. Attendees were wined and dined under the stars and enjoyed the comradery of sailors, owners and guests from across the country. The closeness among the property owners is heartfelt. Fund raising efforts resulted in $140K for charity! Bike MS, Recitals on the River, Girls on the Run, and the Oriental Dragon Boat Races are more charity events River Dunes owners participate in the Oriental North Carolina area.

Residents living at River Dunes maximize every moment spent outdoors whether out on the water, hiking or biking the neighborhood. Kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards are also available to property owners. Each year in October, the community comes together in family reunion-style for the Homecoming Weekend. One property owner shares we and everyone on our block over the last year has said " wow, we live in paradise. Another said the community focuses on connecting individuals and families. Has high standards for excellence/quality without being pretentious.

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Real Estate Scorecard Presents River Dunes with 3rd Prestigious Bliss Award for Best Boating Community of the Year

A journeyman plumber/gasfitter from Rocky Mountain House who showcased her culinary skills on national TV is preparing to open a restaurant.

Dora Cote, who cooked her way to an 11th-place finish on Season 1 of CTVs MasterChef Canada, expects Doras Rocky Mountain Roadhouse to be serving local diners next month.

Were just waiting on our kitchen equipment and then well be able to announce a grand opening.

Cote credits her MasterChef experience which involved competition against other contestants in front of three celebrity chefs for enabling her to become a restaurateur.

Without MasterChef I wouldnt be here, she said. Id still be plumbing.

Not only is she much faster and more creative than she was previously, the show validated her cooking skills and gave her the courage to try new and different things, said Cote.

It opened my eyes a lot, actually.

Her willingness to be adventurous around the stove is evident from Doras Rocky Mountain Roadhouses menu. Options will include chicken pot fries, which is Cotes answer to poutine, with pot pie filling and freshly baked pie shell crumbled over the cheese curds and fries; and mac and cheese Wellington, which substitutes homemade mac and cheese for the traditional beef.

The breakfast menu, which will be offered on weekends to start with and expanded to weekdays if demand warrants, will include eggs Benedict served on Yorkshire pudding, garlic potato duchess, prime rib au jus and asparagus; and french toast with peanut butter sauce and banana foster.

There will also be more contemporary choices, such as oven-baked ribs with homemade barbecue sauce and corn bread muffins, and fresh pies and cakes. And blackboard specials will be offered although nothing like the tired steak sandwich pitched at many restaurants.

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2015

Bill Howe Plumbing has been a family-owned and operated full service company providing the best in San Diego plumbing since 1980. During the 35 year history, the company has added divisions in heating & air conditioning, restoration & flood remediation, water treatment and epoxy sewer relining. All three companies have been thriving under the banner of Bill Howe Family of Companies, and part of that success is the result of listening to customers and delivering the highest quality customer care in the industry; the original mission set by San Diego plumber, Bill Howe.

The San Diego Daily Transcript is one of San Diegos oldest and most trusted publications for the business community dating back to 1886 and was distinguished as the Official Newspaper of San Diego. Each year, the Daily Transcript recognizes individuals who drive and influence economic growth and prosperity in the San Diego business community. The Top Influential program is a peer nominated process where leaders in different business sectors such as real estate, construction, technology, biotechnology, finance and more are invited to nominate another local industry leader. The nominees in each sector are then asked to vote among themselves leading to the distinguished list of Top Influentials.

This is the first year that San Diego plumber, Bill Howe, has been nominated and chosen as a Top Influential by the San Diego Daily Transcript, but not the first time he has been recognized as a community and business leader. He has been named as National Contractor of the Year by the PHCC together with Contractor Magazine in 2013, Delta Contractor of the Year in 2011, and Most Admired CEO in 2011 by the San Diego Business Journal as well as leading his company to recognition every year since 2011 by the Better Business Bureau for a commitment to marketplace ethics.

Im just a lucky plumber, said Bill Howe, President of the Bill Howe Family of Companies. I began with a clear mission of creating a great culture in the company, taking care of my employees and my customers. We are a family business and our business model is to treat everyone like family; it has worked out well and we are so grateful to San Diego for their continued support these over the last 35 years.

For more information about the local San Diego plumbing company and their services offered, visit http://www.billhowe.com, or to speak with Bill or Tina Howe regarding this announcement, contact Bill Howe Marketing Director, Julie Riddle at Julie(at)billhowe(dot)com.

About Bill Howe Family of Companies Bill Howe Family of Companies is comprised of Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc.; Bill Howe Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; Bill Howe Restoration & Flood Services, Inc. The family-owned and operated company began in 1980 with the plumbing division and has grown into San Diego Countys largest low-cost one-stop-shop for service, repairs and installation, offering both residential and commercial services. 9085 Aero Drive, Suite B, San Diego CA 92123. Call 1-800-BILL-HOWE because We Know Howe! ###

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