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Philly Turkeysteak… - June 27, 2010
I spent my college years in Philadelphia. The town is renowned for it’s great food, from gourmet dining to the greatest selection of street food carts I’ve ever come across. I have to say though, despite it being available, ‘healthy’ …
Deli, go home.. - June 23, 2010
It’s funny how we think of the stuff we eat. The way we classify many foods in the U.S. is by its supposed ethnic background, it’s even ingrained in the way we dine. Think about it, what are you in …
Besh’s Best – Lüke New Orleans - June 21, 2010
Le Pescadeux – A French Seafood Bistro, New York City - June 17, 2010
Chuck Perley — a SoHo restaurateur resembling Karl Malden — opened Le Pescadeux, the French seafood bistro last August on Thompson Street, nestled between Prince and Spring. Last month at a press dinner, I sampled much of the menu.
We …
Masa’s Changes Longstanding Menu Format - June 7, 2010
Known for its world-class cuisine and signature chef’s degustation menu, Masa’s recently announced that they are changing their menu format. The restaurant will now offer a four course menu ($89) and a seven course menu ($140), which marks a shift …
Julian Serrano – Vegas Gone Tapas - June 2, 2010
Gambling, indulgence and excitement are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the nightlife on the Vegas
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Matt’s in the Market, Seattle - May 21, 2010
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Tilikum Place Cafe, Seattle - May 19, 2010
I sampled one of the blackboard specials — a Dungeness Crabcake (with very little fillers) atop sliced avocado
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Globetrotting Mother’s Day Dining At Vermilion - May 6, 2010
Regardless of how they map their dining route, all mothers will
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Mother’s Day Specials at McCormick & Schmick’s - May 6, 2010
ABC Kitchen - May 5, 2010
“I wanted to try the new Jean George place in the ABC Carpet bldg…” emailed a friend.
Always game to try something, especially a restaurant with a Jean George signature, we made plans to meet and sample his “farm-to-table” cuisine. …
Brunch at Sage American Bar & Grill - May 2, 2010
Malaysian Kitchen: Beef Rendang - April 13, 2010
The Malaysian Kitchen (part 2). This time Kathy Wong, the chef at Laut — a Malaysian/Thai Kitchen at 15 East 17th Street, New York City — demonstrated Beef Rendang, a classic dish that I’ve eaten many times, but never realized …
Eastern Mediterranean Brunch at Pera - April 10, 2010
Benjamin Steakhouse - April 6, 2010
The night I dined at Benjamin Steakhouse I must have heard the staff or patrons sing “Happy Birthday” at least 10 times. Could it be many people were born in February? Or more likely Benjamin’s is for special occasion dining …
James Beard 2010 Restaurant Award Nominees - April 2, 2010
The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Winners will be announced on May 3, 2010 at the gala.
CATEGORY: BEST NEW RESTAURANT A restaurant opened in …
Charleston’s Market Street Saloon Expands Bar Menu - March 28, 2010
Market Street Saloon, a restaurant and tavern in Charleston, SC known for live country music and family-style service, plans to unveil several new menu items and specials in the coming months.
Locally owned and operated by Sam Mustafa, the head …
The House - March 26, 2010
I wondered how I could not have noticed a free-standing carriage house on a New York City street that I’ve walked on more times than I could count. But it was true, I discovered when I met a couple friends …
Pera, A Turkish Restaurant and Online Store - March 22, 2010
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is located just a couple blocks from Grand Central Station, south on Madison Avenue. It’s just a short trip to the Mediterranean to dine on authentic Turkish foods. Pera now also sells some of those specialties online.…
Nibbles at A Whales Tale Seafood Restaurant (Long Beach, NY) - March 17, 2010
Arriving in Long Beach for a weekend away with some friends, we stopped in the west end at A Whales Tale Seafood and Oyster Bar, a local hangout serving freshly prepared seafood.
While sipping our Killian Red ($6) draft, we …
Larkburger — Expands To Denver - March 15, 2010
Larkburger will soon tempt Denverites’ taste buds with its burgers at a new location in the Denver Tech Center (DTC). This will be Larkburger’s third restaurant in Colorado. The new location opened last month in the Denver Tech Center (DTC) …
Rizzuto’s in Westport, CT - March 12, 2010
I met Rizzuto’s publicist for lunch recently at the restaurant located in the Saugatuck section of Westport, and ended up trying many of their delightful and delicious menu items featuring simple ingredients in classic presentations.
We began with …
Rosa Mexicano Restaurant - March 11, 2010
Some days a service person turns a decent meal into a fabulous one. That was Jamie, our waitress at Rosa Mexicano! Somehow we bonded as our crazy group of 5 friends and relatives — turned into 6 and back to …
Famed London Hotel Bestowed First Michelin Star - March 9, 2010
Fisherman’s Catch, Good Food, Horrible Waitress - March 7, 2010
Judy, Judy, Judy… My dinner at Fisherman’s Catch would have been so pleasant without experiencing your temper, apparent as you threw my coat onto a chair out of your way, tossing everything secured inside scattered onto the floor and …
The Tasting Table agrees with me as to their favorite Corkbuzz dish: the buttery bowl of bucatini with Brussels sprouts and chile oil. They like it with a glass of Trimbach Riesling Reserve with it — which is why they …
Read MoreEven if you don’t watch Mad Men, you’ve heard about the hot series based on life in the ‘60s and Don Draper, it’s lead character. The series is so hot that clothing styles and the cuisine and cocktails of …
Read MoreJust attended a “Destination DC’s 2012 New York Media Reception,” where I met Derek Brown, owner of the Columbia Room in Washington, D.C. He was serving a cocktail, made with Bowmore Single Malt Scotch —that was well blended, not too …
Read MoreChristina Verrelli’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream was the winner of a million dollars at the Pillsbury Bakeoff last month in Orlando.
Martha Stewart announced all the winners live on her television show broadcast from the Bakeoff. Martha …
Read MoreIn a newsletter I received from Kardea Gourmet recently, I saw this simple recipe for chimichurri — an herb-oil sauce to add flavor to foods used widely in Argentina. Thought I’d share it!
Traditionally it’s used for grilled meats — …
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