Musings and Delights

Whoever said manners are a thing of the past was completely wrong. Whether you are headed to brunch with friends or a fine dinner at NoJa with family, table manners are definitely something you should bring with you. For one, it can be a turn off to head out of the house dressed to impress […]

A bottle of wine can be the perfect gift for any occasion but especially during the holiday season when parties are plentiful. No one wants to show up empty handed to a party, and if you are unsure of what to give the host, a perfect gift that you can give is a bottle of […]

A cruciferous vegetable similar to cauliflower and kale, brussel sprouts often get a bad rep for their sulphuric taste and smell when overcooked. However, properly prepared brussel sprouts have a sweet, mild flavor and a handful of health benefits. Brussel sprouts are high in nutrients and low in calories. They contain many essential vitamins and […]

You may be thinking what is sustainability and how does it affect the restaurant industry? Sustainability is the way people use resources without the resources running out. In simpler terms, it is reducing the waste of a product or implementing ways to help the environment. Why is sustainability important? We live in a world where […]

At NoJa, we take pride in providing diners with a unique Mediterrasian dining experience. Our menu is seasonal and we offer the freshest ingredients so they are at the peak of their flavor. Mediterrasian dining at NoJa offers the complete farm to table experience! Farm to table dining means we use local food that is […]

"Scallop" is the term applied to the meaty portion of clams or mollusks. As one of the more popular kinds of seafood, it can often be imitated or overpriced. Read on to learn more about scallops to ensure that you are getting the real deal every time. The two most common types of scallops are […]

We all enjoy a glass of wine now and then, but what if you find yourself more passionate about the beverage than most people? A sommelier is a person who has done an extensive amount of research and training (and a lot of tasting) to become an expert in the world of wine. Read more […]

In any profession, attending the right school in your desired field gives you the necessary skills and training you need to be successful. The culinary industry is no different. Luckily, there are several culinary institutes across America that provide aspiring chefs the tools they need to sharpen their skills and have a successful career. Institute […]

Truffle mushrooms are a delicacy few have the luxury of tasting in a lifetime. You may not know that these ectomycorrhizal fungi have a captivating history full of intrigue and mysticism. A brief history tells a story traced back thousands of years. Where They Live Truffle mushrooms grow beneath the earth and are found within […]

Whoever said manners are a thing of the past was completely wrong. Whether you are headed to brunch with friends or a fine dinner at NoJa with family, table manners are definitely something you should bring with you. For one, it can be a turn off to head out of the house dressed to impress […]

A bottle of wine can be the perfect gift for any occasion but especially during the holiday season when parties are plentiful. No one wants to show up empty handed to a party, and if you are unsure of what to give the host, a perfect gift that you can give is a bottle of […]

A cruciferous vegetable similar to cauliflower and kale, brussel sprouts often get a bad rep for their sulphuric taste and smell when overcooked. However, properly prepared brussel sprouts have a sweet, mild flavor and a handful of health benefits. Brussel sprouts are high in nutrients and low in calories. They contain many essential vitamins and […]

You may be thinking what is sustainability and how does it affect the restaurant industry? Sustainability is the way people use resources without the resources running out. In simpler terms, it is reducing the waste of a product or implementing ways to help the environment. Why is sustainability important? We live in a world where […]

At NoJa, we take pride in providing diners with a unique Mediterrasian dining experience. Our menu is seasonal and we offer the freshest ingredients so they are at the peak of their flavor. Mediterrasian dining at NoJa offers the complete farm to table experience! Farm to table dining means we use local food that is […]

"Scallop" is the term applied to the meaty portion of clams or mollusks. As one of the more popular kinds of seafood, it can often be imitated or overpriced. Read on to learn more about scallops to ensure that you are getting the real deal every time. The two most common types of scallops are […]

We all enjoy a glass of wine now and then, but what if you find yourself more passionate about the beverage than most people? A sommelier is a person who has done an extensive amount of research and training (and a lot of tasting) to become an expert in the world of wine. Read more […]

In any profession, attending the right school in your desired field gives you the necessary skills and training you need to be successful. The culinary industry is no different. Luckily, there are several culinary institutes across America that provide aspiring chefs the tools they need to sharpen their skills and have a successful career. Institute […]

Truffle mushrooms are a delicacy few have the luxury of tasting in a lifetime. You may not know that these ectomycorrhizal fungi have a captivating history full of intrigue and mysticism. A brief history tells a story traced back thousands of years. Where They Live Truffle mushrooms grow beneath the earth and are found within […]

Whoever said manners are a thing of the past was completely wrong. Whether you are headed to brunch with friends or a fine dinner at NoJa with family, table manners are definitely something you should bring with you. For one, it can be a turn off to head out of the house dressed to impress […]

A bottle of wine can be the perfect gift for any occasion but especially during the holiday season when parties are plentiful. No one wants to show up empty handed to a party, and if you are unsure of what to give the host, a perfect gift that you can give is a bottle of […]

A cruciferous vegetable similar to cauliflower and kale, brussel sprouts often get a bad rep for their sulphuric taste and smell when overcooked. However, properly prepared brussel sprouts have a sweet, mild flavor and a handful of health benefits. Brussel sprouts are high in nutrients and low in calories. They contain many essential vitamins and […]

You may be thinking what is sustainability and how does it affect the restaurant industry? Sustainability is the way people use resources without the resources running out. In simpler terms, it is reducing the waste of a product or implementing ways to help the environment. Why is sustainability important? We live in a world where […]

At NoJa, we take pride in providing diners with a unique Mediterrasian dining experience. Our menu is seasonal and we offer the freshest ingredients so they are at the peak of their flavor. Mediterrasian dining at NoJa offers the complete farm to table experience! Farm to table dining means we use local food that is […]

"Scallop" is the term applied to the meaty portion of clams or mollusks. As one of the more popular kinds of seafood, it can often be imitated or overpriced. Read on to learn more about scallops to ensure that you are getting the real deal every time. The two most common types of scallops are […]

We all enjoy a glass of wine now and then, but what if you find yourself more passionate about the beverage than most people? A sommelier is a person who has done an extensive amount of research and training (and a lot of tasting) to become an expert in the world of wine. Read more […]

In any profession, attending the right school in your desired field gives you the necessary skills and training you need to be successful. The culinary industry is no different. Luckily, there are several culinary institutes across America that provide aspiring chefs the tools they need to sharpen their skills and have a successful career. Institute […]

Truffle mushrooms are a delicacy few have the luxury of tasting in a lifetime. You may not know that these ectomycorrhizal fungi have a captivating history full of intrigue and mysticism. A brief history tells a story traced back thousands of years. Where They Live Truffle mushrooms grow beneath the earth and are found within […]