tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81208979329857481672024-03-14T01:21:35.301-04:00Recess BlogRecess Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093631490695565890noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-2370201882374509782010-03-08T05:11:00.001-05:002010-03-08T05:12:23.172-05:00Zzzzzzzzzzzzz<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><div class="UIIntentionalStory_Header"><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="UIStory_Message">...... sunday was the first night off since february 15th. A MUCH NEEDED BREAK! we are getting ready to enter spring vegetable season. Time to cook light and get the subtle flavors working. butter budget goes down, and the virgin olive oil budget soars. see you soon</span></h3></div><form method="POST" action="http://www.facebook.com/ajax/ufi/modify.php" name="add_comment" id="commentable_item_1430816292_10150108021630430" class="commentable_item collapsed_comments one_row_add_box autoexpand_mode comment_form_10150108021630430" ajaxify="1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); clear: left; margin-top: 3px; min-height: 16px; display: block; "><br /><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText" style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); min-height: 16px; padding-top: 2px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time" style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 11px; "><br /></span></span></span></form></span>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-23976835338151347182010-02-15T13:51:00.002-05:002010-02-15T14:05:16.813-05:00what a weekend!!!Thanks to all those who dined with us this past weekend (and for those who tried). I believe the total head count was over 230 people in three days. <div><br /></div><div>I really didn't think we could serve that many people in a whole week. The restaurant is definitely exceeding any expectations I had from a production standpoint. And I truly am pleased with the food. It is so fun to concentrate on just 3-5 dishes each day and really "get them right".</div><div><br /></div><div>I know many of you are excited for the retail portion to get started. We are as well, but obviously our original business model has been put on hold for now due to circumstance beyond our control. Once we have the resources and time to make the retail happen, we will. We thank you all for your patience</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at the restaurant soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>SPRINGS BOUNTY & GOODNESS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!</div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-32518657641978732712010-02-01T06:07:00.006-05:002010-02-14T15:48:38.843-05:00valentines daydue to hallmarks creation of a holiday, we WILL be open valentines day, sunday . Saturday and Sunday are now sold out. Thank you .<br />
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</div><div>The menu for 2/13/10 and 2/14/10 is as follows:</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">course one</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>salad of maine lobster, jonah crab, mango, jalapeno, watercress soy vinaigrette</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">OR</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"oyster rockefeller" bisque with spinach, bacon and fried oyster</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">course two or three</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>icelandic halibut with truffled zucchini and king oyster mushrooms</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">OR</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>fischer farms beef ribeye with braised oxtails, horseradish glazed fingerling potato and carrot</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">dessert</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>chocolate ganache cake with pomegranate orange sauce</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Then I will try to get some retail soups and salads put together the following week. Or I may just make it happen sooner.<br />
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Here is the menu for the first 2 days. I will try to keep it as close to the descriptions as possible, with the understanding that small tweaks and improvements may happen. And remember now, this menu is the whole meal. All inclusive. Individual courses are not available. We have used this format for a few trial runs and everyone has been super excited and pleased. One less decision to make in an already crazy world!<br />
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See you all soon at RECESS<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>shrimp, avocado and black bean tostaditos</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>celery root and mushroom bisque with</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>crisp pork belly with ponzu pickled cucumbers,</i></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>radishes and wakame seaweed</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>pan roasted eye of the beef ribeye with oven roasted tomatoes, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>haricots verts, melted onions, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>horseradish potato puree</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>port and pear sorbet</i></span><br />
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</div>Recess Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093631490695565890noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-58282822607945613322010-01-05T06:00:00.004-05:002010-01-05T06:16:17.477-05:00will it ever open?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/S0MfVN0ukMI/AAAAAAAAAEI/k7SoIf5PsAc/s1600-h/Photo+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/S0MfVN0ukMI/AAAAAAAAAEI/k7SoIf5PsAc/s200/Photo+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423212825632739522" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">We are trying our best to get this dude open. We are currently dealing with brand new computer hard drive crashes, back ordered plates and silverware and all the other general restaurant opening hurdles. Notice the stress, the bags under the eyes, the sleeplessness..... stay tuned, we will get it done!</div><div><br /></div><div>How about some positive food talk. If we get it open, this might be the first menu. A little seafood inspiration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>Salad of peekytoe crab, cucumbers, radishes, apples, wakame seaweed and avocado, </i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>sesame ponzu vinaigrette</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>***</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>Wild rice gnocchi, oyster mushrooms and baby bok choy,</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>thyme infused root vegetable nage</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>***</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>Wild striped bass with local potatoes, arugula, fennel and scallions,</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>caper mustard sauce pretending to be "hollandaise"</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>***</i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i>chocolate pot de creme</i></div></span></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-4301016015672365492009-12-20T18:50:00.006-05:002009-12-20T21:33:01.751-05:00What's cookin?Recess is hosting a staff holiday party for a friend of mine later this week. I wrote the menu with a Mexican theme. Here is what I am doing for them, and what would be a typical menu in the future at Recess (not necessarily always mexican, just a typical offereing). Yup, we are getting close..............<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>*oysters x 2*</i></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>fried oyster with chipotle remoulade </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>and a kumomoto oyster shot with a lime habanero mignonette</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>salad of cucumber, zucchini, arugula, pinenuts and cotija cheese, </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>cider vinaigrette</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>soup of chicken broth, chick peas, roasted poblanos </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>and a lot of cilantro</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>shrimp diablo with cumin crushed potatoes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>fisher farms pork shank tacos with 2 salsas</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>{ verde & roja}</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman', serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>eggnog tres leches cake with peppermint whipped cream whipped cream </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><i>and toasted pecans</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div>.......oh, by the way, Recess is always available for your group party needs. Just call and we will develop a menu together that meets YOUR needs</div></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-21167681593612076972009-12-17T23:37:00.002-05:002009-12-18T00:00:25.969-05:00Tunnel Vision?I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel.<div>Food is coming!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 11px; "><i>Says it feels right this time<br />Turned it 'round and found the right line<br />“Good day to be alive, sir<br />Good day to be alive,” he says<br /><br />Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel<br />Was just a freight train coming your way<br />Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel<br />Was just a freight train coming your way<br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><i>(Lyrics by Hetfield and Ulrich)</i></span></span></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-73479129446817605322009-12-11T01:05:00.002-05:002009-12-11T01:12:39.789-05:00WANTEDI need file cabinets, and instead of buying new ones, I want to "recycle" any that you may have. I am willing to trade soup for steel. I especially need 2 drawer desk sized file cabinets. I also need a big ol' fashioned desk or two; the kind you might find in front of a classroom with a teacher sitting behind it. If you have any you are ready to part with, please contact me at <i>gshardesty[at]gmail.com</i><div><br /></div><div>Thanks and we will see you soon at RECESS</div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-10476319263964780812009-12-08T00:39:00.009-05:002009-12-09T09:42:58.312-05:00Update on Recess<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#551A8B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx30-aF9TQI/AAAAAAAAADQ/6Qfn52fPmd0/s1600-h/noname.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx30-aF9TQI/AAAAAAAAADQ/6Qfn52fPmd0/s400/noname.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412751680162581762" /></a>Well a lot has happened in the past couple weeks. Gabe has been furloughed twice from rehab and continues to heal and get stronger. He has visited Recess both times and he looks awesome. We are getting closer and closer every day to a finished project. <b>Stay tuned for updates on the dates.</b><div><br /></div><div>The equipment showed up today and is resting nicely after the trip. It should be hooked up over the next few days. I have to say I am ready to put on my chef hat and shed the business start-up attire.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx30-o-sCoI/AAAAAAAAADY/BUc4X5CKeQE/s1600-h/noname-1.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx30-o-sCoI/AAAAAAAAADY/BUc4X5CKeQE/s400/noname-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412751684158622338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><div>I believe we will begin by offering the Recess Take Away first. Given the busy and hectic schedules around the holidays and the events of the past month, I think it is best to ease into the fun. We will keep updates coming so everyone knows when food will be available, as well as any special dinners we might host spontaneously before the years end.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx-2Tc0Q1qI/AAAAAAAAAD4/oRCDbtN53Bo/s400/Recess+12-5-09+weekend+(134).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413245722391795362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx-1KyojzaI/AAAAAAAAADg/P3GpdRCwdYc/s1600-h/Recess+12-5-09+weekend+(42).JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx-1KyojzaI/AAAAAAAAADg/P3GpdRCwdYc/s400/Recess+12-5-09+weekend+(42).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413244474117836194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></a></div></div><div>In the true spirit of what the Recess concept is all about, I was blessed over the past 10 days with an unbelievable display of community and friendship. I sent out an "e-mail SOS" for help and was rewarded with over 30 volunteers who came in and worked their tails off. They scraped, primed, they painted, scrubbed and they hauled. Nothing spectacular or glamorous, just lots of hard dirty work. I can't thank them all enough. Without their help, we are looking at the very minimum another 2 weeks to open.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx-2S0Xq4sI/AAAAAAAAADw/HYOfHaZHNvk/s400/Recess+12-5-09+weekend+(128).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413245711534449346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div><div>Thanks again to Jen Tudor, Nancy Curless, Leslie Altavilla, Annmarie Deetes, Heidi Dilger, Ken Dilger, Tony Altavilla, Greg Bauwens, Abbi Merris, Nick Hammonds, Mike Sylvia, Ellen Krause, Matt McGregor, Marty Krause, Kim Gross, Sarah McGregor, Bruce Juntgen, Becky Juntgen, Dennis Twite, Helen Twite, Amy Cart, Chris Eley, Jack Stark, Susan Prebble, Curtis Witwer, Ashley Ritter, Jake Ritter, Ryan Hidinger, Jen Hidinger, Jeff Brown, Beth Dean, Chuck Dean, Joe Savone.....</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Sx-2SeGqVvI/AAAAAAAAADo/AoT7ZyrSa2o/s400/Recess+12-5-09+weekend+(288).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413245705557530354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>.....and most importantly Gabe, Brooke, Mike and Ann Jordan. This is a family that has been rocked with heartache and challenges most of us would certainly succumb to. Yet there they were, lending a hand, determined to see this dream through. If that is not what community is all about, I don't know what is!</div><div><br /></div><div>THANK YOU ALL</div></div></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-72791539175672235142009-11-14T12:47:00.008-05:002009-11-17T21:55:44.550-05:00perspective.......<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLG_XCFj1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/ftgA2fDkAFI/s1600/Recess+10-39-09+(12).JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLGEwdZuxI/AAAAAAAAACw/dKyw9LWtXJs/s1600/Recess+10-39-09+(122).jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLGEwdZuxI/AAAAAAAAACw/dKyw9LWtXJs/s400/Recess+10-39-09+(122).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405100287828015890" /></a>The past week has certainly been a very sad time at Recess. My partner Gabe Jordan was hospitalized Sunday with a gun shot to the back. It really puts everything into perspective when a senseless tragedy such as this occurs. For complete information on the story and to find out how you can help the Jordan family go to <a href="http://www.gabejordan.org/">gabejordan.org</a><div><br /></div><div>Please take the time to browse the site and discover just how special Gabe is. Loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He is obviously an incredible man. Reading all the messages of love and encouragement he has received I am reminded why I chose Gabe to help me open this restaurant. </div><div><br /></div><div>That being said, he is equally as strong and no doubt will fight hard to come back as strong as ever for his family. I know Recess won't feel complete until he comes back to work.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLG_XCFj1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/ftgA2fDkAFI/s400/Recess+10-39-09+(12).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405101294614843218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div>...thankfully Gabe was there that day to help me figure out this high tech piece of equipment</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLG_lUsxsI/AAAAAAAAADA/XUXtBba-XoI/s400/Recess+10-39-09+(15).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405101298451007170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SwLImj7YNqI/AAAAAAAAADI/PIS25aEBCFw/s400/Recess+10-39-09+(49).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405103067602892450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span><br /></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-68504088726150599282009-10-28T12:27:00.009-04:002009-10-28T13:07:41.970-04:00pushing forward<div><br /></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Suh2HaG-n0I/AAAAAAAAACg/Q1D4Z6cRWw0/s400/Recess+10-3-09+(106).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397694023043292994" style="text-decoration: underline; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " />Construction has begun and it is going well. I wanted to take time to introduce Gabe Jordan to the future Recess participants. Gabe has worked for me at Elements and H2O so many of you are already familiar with him. He understands as well as anyone what I want to accomplish at the new store. Gabe will be acting as the GM of both the restaurant and the take away food store. He brings a vast knowledge of food, wine and service, so I am thrilled to have him on board. He will be a huge part of the blogging process as well, which is going to be the main form of communication for what is available at Recess, both in take away food as well as the daily menu for each dinner service. Look for Gabe's thoughts in future posts.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Suh10he7FcI/AAAAAAAAACY/izGxsybcVZU/s400/Recess+10-3-09+(72).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397693698605258178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">For now, we will continue to build, paint, design, shop and develop Recess. I want Recess to be a constant, organic work in progress. This will ensure it always stays fresh and exciting to us all! In the coming weeks I am going to start posting typical menus, as I need to start getting my culinary pencil warmed up..............</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Suh2X1nMqjI/AAAAAAAAACo/LfJeyFXtl3s/s400/Recess+10-3-09+(24).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397694305304095282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div></div></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-88657779141499014302009-10-13T22:50:00.007-04:002009-10-13T23:40:55.659-04:00Look, Up in the Sky..........<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/StU-rMoGSeI/AAAAAAAAACE/Kh5CNbWYE7U/s1600-h/Recess+10-3-09+(14).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/StU-rMoGSeI/AAAAAAAAACE/Kh5CNbWYE7U/s400/Recess+10-3-09+(14).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392285040690743778" /></a>The chef is? :<div><br /><div>a. spotting superman above</div><div>b. working on his latest dance move</div><div>c. reaching up to touch that dangerously live wire</div><div>d. ready to answer questions and have an e-dialogue about what Recess is all about</div><div><br /></div><div>d...the purpose of this blog <i>(as well as future recess blogs)</i> is to keep everyone updated, informed and in the know. Things are going to change fast and often. I have a vision for this place, but it can only be realized with the help of great customers. So please comment, ask questions, give opinions, have a voice. This is going to be a unique restaurant adventure. I want to change the way a restaurant is "supposed" to be run.......</div></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-33851432870721612009-10-06T22:31:00.019-04:002009-10-06T23:37:05.825-04:00A Sneak Peak of Recess Demolition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswIoPS8HLI/AAAAAAAAAB0/dJF9Z8vreO4/s1600-h/Recess+10-3-09+(74).JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/Ssv_fAX-jZI/AAAAAAAAAA0/iLAemNiHO3Q/s200/Recess+10-3-09+(29).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389682287220526482" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px; " /></div></span></span></span></a><div style="text-align: center;">Recess</div><div style="text-align: center;">4907 North College Avenue</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswA3CDC04I/AAAAAAAAABE/ibUeeRItbl4/s400/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-8-09+007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389683799498085250" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>it used to be a beauty salon.....</div><div>I doubt that we will keep this sign (or the philosophy).</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswCi4NLFfI/AAAAAAAAABM/8nxzEaxUQlM/s1600-h/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-9-09+(12).JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswCi4NLFfI/AAAAAAAAABM/8nxzEaxUQlM/s400/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-9-09+(12).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389685652282086898" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswFeeMoVTI/AAAAAAAAABc/LKjkogGjmQQ/s1600-h/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-9-09+(41).JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswFeeMoVTI/AAAAAAAAABc/LKjkogGjmQQ/s320/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-9-09+(41).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389688875115894066" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div>.....which family member isn't quite sure about this whole "restaurant business"?</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswGezf3L0I/AAAAAAAAABk/rWJw5Pt2lEc/s1600-h/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-8-09+027.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswGezf3L0I/AAAAAAAAABk/rWJw5Pt2lEc/s320/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-8-09+027.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389689980345331522" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswHB_RoH7I/AAAAAAAAABs/AKorEFfRPyU/s1600-h/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-8-09+026.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswHB_RoH7I/AAAAAAAAABs/AKorEFfRPyU/s320/Greg+%26+Susan+Hardesty+8-8-09+026.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389690584802271154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the future dining room</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswIoPS8HLI/AAAAAAAAAB0/dJF9Z8vreO4/s1600-h/Recess+10-3-09+(74).JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qaFbcQIqFyM/SswIoPS8HLI/AAAAAAAAAB0/dJF9Z8vreO4/s400/Recess+10-3-09+(74).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389692341449399474" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>.....and one of these days I will get all the old tile adhesive up and this can will be replaced with a 10 burner range</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Greg Hardestyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00751942331016420196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-82801835891873814252009-09-25T06:55:00.002-04:002009-09-28T18:53:03.595-04:00The Commencement of RecessHere's where we'll explain, explore, wonder, and sometimes maybe even rant as we work to open the doors of the restaurant I've always wanted. Welcome to the Commencement of Recess. ~ GregRecess Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093631490695565890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-7556834278332327822009-09-25T06:37:00.002-04:002010-01-13T11:13:11.065-05:00Recess Takeaway<strong>Recess Takeaway</strong> is about taking a break at home. Stop by this corner of our playground for “restaurant prepped” dishes and small plates that you can assemble when you’re ready to eat. <br />
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We’re not playing around with hot, finished meals ready to eat out of the container. Instead, we’re letting you in on the fun by offering hearty soups, entrée salads, braised meats, roasts, veggies, tacos, and more—all ready for you to pick up, assemble, and enjoy.<br />
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Look for ever-changing offerings online but always expect some surprise sundries at Recess Takeaway.Recess Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093631490695565890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8120897932985748167.post-87809362320910101732009-09-25T06:34:00.004-04:002009-09-28T18:51:19.227-04:00Recess the Restaurant<strong><span style="color: black;">Recess</span> is the restaurant</strong> that I have always wanted: a place where all the energy and expense are spent on the food and service, one where there are no culinary boundaries. <br />
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At Recess, I’m free to offer my interpretations of all great foods. This is my culinary playground.<br />
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~ Greg Hardesty<br />
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So when we invite you to our playground for dinner, we aren’t going to ask you to come to Recess and navigate an overwhelming menu. What we will do is cook a dinner that features the best local ingredients and reflects our mood in the kitchen. Whether its a seven course tasting menu, a Mexican taco fiesta , or somewhere in between, we’ll post the dinner menu online to get you hungry and ready for a break. That way, the minute you walk in our doors, your Recess begins. No more decisions, no more anxieties, just eating well. We’ve made the commitment to dedicate all of our energies and resources to making your meal enjoyable, memorable, and satisfying. Welcome to Recess.Recess Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093631490695565890noreply@blogger.com5