MONROE - Kookaburra's, a destination for the "closet" gourmet, is now a member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. Kookaburra's is part of the lineup of businesses on the north side of the Square offering daily hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Pull the giant wooden spoon handle on the door and smell the scent of mixes and spices, see the rainbow of colored cookware by Le Creuset like Caribbean blue, cobalt, cherry and even pink. Kookaburra's carries a variety of items for your cooking experience, from funky aprons and tea towels to organic spices.
Summer products revolve around specialty mustards, easy cheesecake mixes, grilling rubs and sauces like wasabi ginger and Vidalia onion fig from Stonewall Kitchen, not to mention the retro lemonade dispenser that is featured in the July '09 issue of Country Living Magazine. Check out www.greencountyspotlight.com keyword Kookaburra's for specials, tips, recipes in the cookbook and upcoming events.
Upcoming special events hosted by Kookaburra's:
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 - NASCARs on the Square. See Swiss Colony-sponsored NASCAR drivers Jeremy Miller and Nathan Haseleu and the cars in the courthouse parking lot. Bring the kids and your camera for pictures and autographs.
• 5:30 p.m. July 16 - Young Professionals of Green County business showcase, cooking demo and samplings of summer foods. Cost $10 per person. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. RSVP ypofgc@yahoo.com.
During the Main Street Summer Concerts Series on the Square, Kookaburra's will be open late and is located right behind the Green County Humane Society beer garden. Dates are as follows:
June 25 - Red Hot Dixies
July 9 - Stranded in Iowa
July 23 - the Jimmys
Aug 6 - Saxtet Plus
Aug 10 - Jefferson County Bluegrass
Pull the giant wooden spoon handle on the door and smell the scent of mixes and spices, see the rainbow of colored cookware by Le Creuset like Caribbean blue, cobalt, cherry and even pink. Kookaburra's carries a variety of items for your cooking experience, from funky aprons and tea towels to organic spices.
Summer products revolve around specialty mustards, easy cheesecake mixes, grilling rubs and sauces like wasabi ginger and Vidalia onion fig from Stonewall Kitchen, not to mention the retro lemonade dispenser that is featured in the July '09 issue of Country Living Magazine. Check out www.greencountyspotlight.com keyword Kookaburra's for specials, tips, recipes in the cookbook and upcoming events.
Upcoming special events hosted by Kookaburra's:
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 - NASCARs on the Square. See Swiss Colony-sponsored NASCAR drivers Jeremy Miller and Nathan Haseleu and the cars in the courthouse parking lot. Bring the kids and your camera for pictures and autographs.
• 5:30 p.m. July 16 - Young Professionals of Green County business showcase, cooking demo and samplings of summer foods. Cost $10 per person. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. RSVP ypofgc@yahoo.com.
During the Main Street Summer Concerts Series on the Square, Kookaburra's will be open late and is located right behind the Green County Humane Society beer garden. Dates are as follows:
June 25 - Red Hot Dixies
July 9 - Stranded in Iowa
July 23 - the Jimmys
Aug 6 - Saxtet Plus
Aug 10 - Jefferson County Bluegrass
