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 B&J chocolate chip cookie dough (and chocolate brownie) keep this girl happy. Whack on a #Starbucks, and Tay-Tay is all set.

During the lunch rush, when Moko acts as server, sommelier, and hostess—complete with her own hand-drawn seating chart—the menu generally features a choice of three appetizers (and always the za’atar-sprinkled labneh), two mains (maybe a pan-cooked Guinea fowl with crispy skin served with apples and cabbage, or flaky but moist line-caught hake topped with anchovy-based salsa verde). And, of course, there’s a choice of sweet seasonal treats, which might include anything from a rhubarb galette with buckwheat crust to a strawberry tarte with mascarpone and black pepper cream. I often recommend at least one cookie—if not to have with a cup of Moko’s weekly-steeped hibiscus tea, made from dehydrated flowers that she picked up in Puebla Mexico, then to indulge in later after, say, arriving back up those six flights of stairs.

While Kylie is said to have requested an entire hospital floor, Khlo comes with equal comfort requests. 1,000 thread-count sheets (that must be grey) were her reported demands, alongside the tub "suitable for an underwater birth."

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When the squash is cooked, gently reheat the lentils, if needed, and season to taste. Serve the lentils spooned into and over the squash, with the kale alongside, scattered with the garlic. 

Preheat your oven to 200˚C/Gas 6. Place the squash in a baking dish, drizzle with oil and season. Turn cut-side down and bake for approx. 45 mins, until the flesh is tender when pierced with a knife. 

It’s a scene familiar to fans of Cafe Bink, a quiet neighborhood joint with a large patio, limited seating indoors and a chatty, laid-back crowd at the bar. From the look of the place, Confluence could just as easily be selling roast chicken, spaghetti marinara or steak frites.

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TORO’s winter menu features a number of familiar staples, including a burger (Latin-style with Oaxacan cheese, bacon and chipotle aioli), short rib tacos (succulent) and a crispy chicken sandwich (meh). DO NOT pass up this twist on a veggie obsession: charred Brussels sprouts layered with crisscrossing romaine leaves and pickled radish, dressed with bright, creamy Caesar boosted by grainy mustard that looks more like intermittent drizzles of pickled mustard seeds. Puffed quinoa adds even more crunch, making this a hearty "salad" to top with added protein as a meal.

Season the cabbage and beetroot to taste. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving platter or large plate. Hold back the juices. Top with the apple slices and chestnuts. Crumble over the blue cheese.

Clean lines, concrete floors and a contemporary feel unite both floors of this Asian-inspired eatery in Kendall Yards. The menu is mostly Japanese with plenty of sushi options. But culinary influences include Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese as well as classic French and Italian. Along with rainbow, caterpillar, California and Spokane rolls, find tempura, noodle dishes, grilled and skewered meats and vegetables, chow mein, tempura and more. Dark-stained board-and-batten walls in the main dining room pay homage to the traditional Japanese method of wood preservation. Shou sugi ban preserves and finishes wood through the use of fire. Downstairs at Umi Den, a lounge with an emphasis on craft cocktails with Asian-inspired flavor profiles, the mood is modern and a little more masculine. Dark leather and other accents are balanced by natural light from oversized windows offering sweeping views of the Spokane River, Centennial Trail and downtown skyline. 1309 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 368-9372. umispokane.com.

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