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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1978
Page
7
Cedar Rapids residents form groups to explore exotic menus from Filet mignon facon du chef to Rangoon Curry. Hosts plan multi course themed dinners, members share costs around 10 to 30 dollars per couple, and menus emphasize scratch cooking and international flavors.
The article outlines French and gourmet cooking classes in Iowa City Fond du Lac and Cedar Rapids with Chez Mimi owner Mimi Gormezano and Madame Kuong leading 10 week courses. It notes Kirkwood Community College offerings and regional gourmet suppliers Barlow Foods and Swiss Colony carrying specialty items.
Dick Ranney of the Iowa Development Commission says tourism in the Midwest is expanding beyond corn and pass-through status. Iowa saw 11 percent more out-of-state visitors last year, average stays of 2.5 days, and $1.2 billion in revenue with 100000 full time tourism jobs. Winter tourism is developing with resort areas reporting solid business.
Pinball machines in bars and stores are being replaced by digital microprocessor driven units offering instant readouts, faster play, and fewer breakdowns. The new tech reduces cheating and lets owners track games and receipts, while players note the loss of character and the old Ernieish quirks.
The note explains standard no trump openings with ranges 16 to 18 and cautions against broad spreads. It discusses hand balance, point counts guiding game decisions, and a sample auction where North opens two and South advances to game after a 17 plus two tens and a nine.
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