Q&A: David Kumec of Mission Hill Creamery

David Kumec

“When I was a student in Paris I found out about Berthillon ice cream and was fascinated by their intense and perfect flavors, like salted caramel and dark chocolate,” says David Kumec. “I thought it must be the best ice cream in the world. My goal with this business is to make ice cream and sorbet that is good enough to compete with Berthillon in Paris.”

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Recession Crushers at Bittersweet Bistro

Rebecca King hosts the Voodoo Dinner at her sheep ranch Sept. 22. Photo by Melissa Schilling.

Thank God for Bittersweet Bistro, where dining doesn’t have to break what’s left of your bank. Recession Crushers are those happy and delicious little daily specials — $6 each—served starting at 3:30pm and all evening long in the bar and on the outdoor patio. How about a quartet of raw oysters with housemade cocktail sauce ($6) and a Stoli vodka martini ($5)? This is good news. Or truffle fries and aioli. Coconut crusted prawns with Asian slaw. Chicken quesadilla with salsa fresca and sour cream. See what I mean?

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