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Murphy’s, Atlanta

Until this evening's visit, I had only frequented Murphy's in the Virginia/Highland area for Sunday brunch. Loved their basket of fresh muffins and biscuits that accompanied menu offerings - and their freshly brewed coffee. Just looking for something light, we just shared a few thing starting with flash-fried tender sweet calamari ($11) . This wasn't served with the typical warm marinara sauce but with two sauces: a cocktail one usually accompanying other shellfish plus  a weird sauce of apple cider vinegar, diced Granny smith apples, garlic and crushed pink peppercorns. In addition, we split an entree portion of  Murphy's Caesar salad with their crispy shaved onion rings and spicy croutons [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:08:46-04:00December 30th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Michael’s Downtown in Blue Pearl Space, New Haven

Okay folks - they just opened so give them some time to get in the groove of things, but Michael's downtown is in the spot on Court Street formerly occupied by The Blue Pearl. Featuring steaks, fish and pasta, the restaurant is owned by the same family responsible for Michael's Trattoria in Wallingford.  I was downtown, saw the lights and happened to walk in on their first night open for business. They're still working on the decor, which is currently warmer than Blue Pearl, but not yet complete, and they served me a delicious plate of mussels, but didn't have any bread or pasta to go with it.... yet.  So [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:28-04:00December 28th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|2 Comments
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Kellys Restaurant & Bar

Met some friends downtown for a midday nibble at Kelly's Restaurant & Bar in the former Amalfi Grill (and short-lived) Marius on the corner of Crown and Temple just up the street from the Criterion (BowTie) Cinemas. While looking over the menu we tried their Cucumber Bloody Mary with a pronounced flavor came from the Crop cucumber vodka ($8). Nice. The kitchen 86ed my first order of goat cheese croquettes. After sampling the artfully presented creamy risotto cake ($6.95) topped with a thin Portabella mushroom and basil infused goat cheese (with some pesto drizzled, too), I know I'll return. This dish alone is worth the visit. (In restaurant-speak, 86 means [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:29-04:00December 28th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Holeman & Finch Public House

We started with the small pot of decadently rich chicken liver pate sealed with apple cider jelly accompanied by green tomato pickle and toast ($7). Worth the visit alone. Loving good bread, we added an order of the H&F Bread Box ($5); so worth the calories. Our bottle of a Domaine de boisson, cotes du rhone, France, ($36) worked well with the pate. We shared an order of their roasted baby carrots ($9) and pickled green strawberries (yes strawberries!) topped with a chiffon of fresh sorrel. Also good was the fish (flounder) and chips (potato wedges) served British-style, with a vinegar dip ($14). In addition, we had some pasta carbonara, a [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00December 23rd, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Miller’s (Second) East Coast Delicatessen

Miller’s East Coast Delicatessen — San Francisco’s only authentic East Coast Jewish delicatessen — just opened its second location in San Rafael as Miller’s East Coast Delicatessen Marin, in the Montecito Shopping Center, specifically at 421 3rd Street, San Rafael 94901. - submitted by company

By |2017-08-31T16:20:47-04:00December 19th, 2011|USA Restaurants|0 Comments
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Little Jerusalem at the Anna Ticho House

Jerusalemites are no different from other folks when it comes to procrastinating. My cousin Yona had heard good things about Little Jerusalem, the wonderful dairy restaurant at the Anna Ticho House, and she used the occasion of our visit to Jerusalem to try it out. Better late than never. After scrambling along a dusty path, partially blocked by construction, we emerged onto a sunny stone patio overlooking a serene olive garden and tables filled with happily chatting diners. It was a warm day, but Owner-Manager Nava Bibi, who previously had managed the kitchen at the King David Hotel, told us portable heaters make al fresco dining possible from April to [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00December 16th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Park’s Edge, Atlanta

While perusing the Park's Edge menu, we inquired about the grilled peach and burrata salad we had seen on the website. Our waitress mentioned that peaches were out of season. She wrote down our order, hesitated a moment and added, the burrata was out of season, too. We held our laughter until she walked away, knowing that she had no idea what she was talking about. Burrata isn't seasonal, it's just a fresh cheese made form mozzarella and cream. That was the first of her many faux pas. We chose a bottle of an Argentinian Los Cardos Malbec ($36) and then started with roasted garlic bulbs ($3) that spread heavenly [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:08:47-04:00December 9th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Prasad Chirnomula at the James Beard House

Lucky, lucky me.  I got to attend the incredible dinner earlier this month at the James Beard House in New York City (167 W 12th Street) where Prasad Chirnomula — of Thali, Thali Too and Oaxaca fame — prepared a show-stopping meal combining the cuisines of India and Mexico — “Mole to Masala” As they poured Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV, waiters passed Crispy Pork Belly Tacos (my personal favorite served on a bed of raw corn kernels), Crab and Ginger Samosas, Miniature Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers and Seven-Spice Mushrooms while all the guests mingled. (The Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers were attractively served on a bed of uncooked red lentils. Note to self: remember [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00November 30th, 2011|Rambling, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Eating Fairfield: November & December

The New England Culinary Group offers a week-long celebration of dining in Fairfield, Connecticut, Sunday, November 27- thru Friday, December 2, 2011 Restaurants participating offer discounted prices on prix fixe menus and special offers throughout the entire week Unlike your typical “restaurant weeks,” Eating Fairfield will include specially priced prix fixe menus, plus an array of other offers from participating restaurants and markets, allowing for a wider variety of choices throughout the week. The 3-Course Prix Fixe prices for the mid-range restaurants are Lunch $10.11 Dinner $20.11; for the high-end ones, Lunch $18.11 Dinner $30.11. For a listing of restaurant offers click here. In addition, customers who dine at any [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00November 27th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Barcelona: Be Sure to Check Your Bill

I always look over my bill, as sometimes restaurants make honest mistakes. Let me back up first. I stopped by Barcelona in New Haven recently on a Sunday evening after a movie at the Criterion. Our waitress informed us that bottles of wine were half price. Music to our ears! We ordered a bottle of a 2009 Ochoa, a Granache and Tempranillo blend from the Navarra region of Spain — a bargain at $24 before the half price special. We then looked over the menu to select a couple tapas. The sauteed cauliflower ($6.50) was perfectly cooked, sprinkled with Spanish paprika and Manchego cheese. Also delicious were the Chorizo with [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:39-04:00November 27th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ceia Kitchen + Bar Honored With Award of Excellence

The coastal European restaurant just north of Boston, Ceia Kitchen + Bar — celebrating just its one year anniversary —  has earned six dining awards including:  Wine Spectator ‘Award of Excellence’; Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston; North Shore Magazine for Best Burger, Wine List and New Restaurant; and Taste of the Seacoast for Top 20. Ceia Kitchen + Bar is located in Newburyport, Massachusetts offers a menu inspired by the flavors of coastal Europe with the kitchen led by Executive Chef Billy “Brando” Brandolini  featuring the flavors of the food and grape growing regions of Amalfi Coast, Lisbon, Provence and Barcelona. For more information click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 19th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant, Darien CT

Don't you just love tripping over a good restaurant? That's what happened recently on a trip home from NYC, when dropping a friend at the parking lot of the Darien train station. We had enjoyed a huge fabulous lunch at Tocqueville in the city, and it wasn't until we arrived in Darien that we realized we needed just a little something to eat. We notice the warm light coming through the windows at Scena on the Post Road, thinking, "How bad could it be for a glass of wine and nibble?"  We were pleasantly surprised. Along with a crisp glass of Oyster Bay (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc ($8) we sampled [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 18th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Drinking & Fooding at Don Bernardo

Sometimes you just need to go out on a food adventure. I have to credit my girlfriend for really pushing to go out on a night where I was headed for a Doner Kebab and bed. Part of the travel experience is getting out to sample some of the best of a city's restaurants. We were only going to spend two nights in Valencia and our first night's dinner was a bit odd to say the least. We got into the city late and on a Spanish holiday to boot. As such, our restaurant options were few and far between. We settled on a pre-fixe menu, hoping to be sated [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 15th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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YOLO, Fort Lauderdale

You only live once: the name and motto of the fabulous hip restaurant YOLO on Los Olas Boulevard. Actually YOLO has two bars and a garden patio with an open fire pit. And after dining,  you can head Vibe, to the hot disco next door also owned by Tom Petrillo's The Restaurant Group. (Click here for details on how you can  win a gift certificate to YOLO.) Our group headed there after an exhilarating third day on our Spa-Chic press trip at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. After our morning beach walk, we sampled classes from ProPilates at a W Wellness Happening with locals invited. The exhausting but oh, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 7th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|3 Comments
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Long Island Restaurant Week November 2011

The sixth annual Long Island Restaurant Week runs Sunday, November 6 - Sunday, November 13, 2011, featuring over 20 restaurants - including some in Cedarhurst, Rosyln, Island Park, Bellport and Brookhaven Hamlet. Each will offer a three-course prix fixe dinner nightly for $24.95 (except Saturday when it will only be offered until 7 pm). For additional information and a full listing of participating restaurants and menus click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00November 1st, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Las Vegas Celebrates a Taste of Fall Flavors

Enjoy a taste of fall with Las Vegas' Aria Resort & Casino's Restaurants as they bring exclusive autumn-inspired menus from chefs and restaurateurs Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Mina, Sirio Maccioni and Shawn McCalin. Fall flavors will include a variety of seafood dishes including Smoked Pacific Hamachi, Mediterranean Sea Bream Carpaccio and Heirloom Tomato Soup with lobster grilled cheese featured on Aria's tasting menus. Other fall flavors celebrated will be Chef jean Georges Vongerichten's highlight of the classic seasonal ingredient cranberries and the incorporation of the truffle at its prime flavor. For more information on this fall's flavors, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:40-04:00October 30th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck Rolls Into DFW Nov 3-5

Stop by to visit the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck where you can learn about the "black bottle bubbly," nibble on "tapas" and win fun, fabulous prizes! Follow the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck via Twitter @FreixenetUSA or click here

By |2017-08-31T14:10:30-04:00October 29th, 2011|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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New Haven’s Scoozzi Closed After 24 Years in Business

Scoozzi Trattoria and Wine Bar on Chapel Street with the unusual outdoor seating, located right next to Yale Rep in New Haven has closed suddenly after 24 years in business. BOTB had written about dining there both as part of an Arts & Ideas restaurant tour, and for dining al fresco on the outdoor patio. If you call the restaurant, you'll still greeted by voicemail, but not to take your reservation. Instead, you'll hear, "Thank you for calling Scoozzi, as of Tuesday, October 25 we are closed for business. We’d like to thank everyone for their patronage over the last 24 years. If you'd like to leave us a message... [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:30-04:00October 28th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Steak 954, Fort Lauderdale

On the ground floor of the trendy W in Fort Lauderdale, is Steven Starr's Steak 954 with similar pulse of the hotel's Whiskey Blue disco: dark and a bit noisy yet very hip and fun. Steak 954 is a boutique steak house serving more than just meat and potatoes. (954, by the way, is the local area code!) Since I was with a group of journalists on a Spa-Chic press trip staying at the W, we never saw the menu. Instead we had family-style tasting of many restaurant offering served with two Casa Lapostolle wines: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley and the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Rapel Valley. The prices I'm [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:41-04:00October 26th, 2011|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Prasad Chirnomula Cooking at Beard House

Prasad Chirnomula and Sommelier Raju Somerpet is returning to the Beard House on Friday, November 4. The restaurateur of New Haven’s Thali, Thali too and Oaxaca Kitchen restaurants designed an elegant and innovative menu that seamlessly weaves together the cuisines of India and Mexico — "Mole to Masala" — that follows. Dinner is at The Beard House, 167 West 12th Street, NYC. The price for James Beard Foundation Members $130; general public $170. For a special Thali VIP Club discount, use code word "Fennel" and call 212.627.2308 to reserve. MENU Hors d’Oeuvre Crispy Pork Belly Tacos Crab and Ginger Samosas Miniature Chorizo–Buffalo Burgers Seven-Spice Mushrooms Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:30-04:00October 21st, 2011|Rambling, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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