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Coney Island Freaktoberfest

Shmaltz Brewing Company, ringleaders of the new Coney Island Craft Lagers, continues the national launch of its new line of sideshow-themed beers with the seasonal release of Coney Island Freaktoberfest, a Blood Red Lager!! The ultimate Halloween beer, Coney Island Freaktoberfest is brewed with 6 malts, 6 hops, and comes in at 6.66% alc. Upcoming Coney Island Freaktoberfest special events include: Sunday, October 24 @ Beer Revolution (Oakland, CA): Freaktoberfest will be featured alongside other select Coney Island Craft Lagers. Wednesday, October 27 @ Sip (NYC): Donny Vomit, the current MC of the Coney Island Sideshow, will perform his daring act and Freaktoberfest will be the featured beer of the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:01-04:00October 23rd, 2010|Other happenings, Rambling, USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Anniversary Dinner at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar is having an Anniversary Wine Dinner on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 7 PM for $75 per person for wines, tapas, and dessert - with tip and tax included. The wines are Spanish and South American with emphasis on reds. The event is co-soponsored by European Cellars, MS Walker and D&L Liquors. For reservations, call 781-894-1805. Solea 388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA www.solearestaurant.com

By |2017-08-31T14:10:04-04:00October 21st, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Brewster Fish House

Just along Route 6A in Brewster is a small inviting restaurant serving fresh seafood with a smile. We sampled the perfectly cooked Grilled Native Lobster over jasmine rice with long beans, diced papaya, sliced hearts of palm, and some cucumber in a delicate coconut curry sauce ($36) and Sauteed Day Boat Scallops with crisp waffled potato gaufrettes, asparagus, pancetta, chive Bearnaise, pea shoots ($27). Both are worth the drive. Wine is quite reasonable, too. The '09 Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve, Brancott from New Zealand is only $36. - bonnie Brewster Fish House 2208 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 508.896.7867 www.brewsterfish.com

By |2017-08-31T16:20:03-04:00October 18th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Master Class at Gordon Ramsay at The London

Executive Chef Anthony Keene and his culinary team will lend their expertise in a Chef’s Master Class— Classic Italian: Pastas and Sauces, hosted at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood on  Saturday, October 23rd, Guests will learn the art of pasta making and basic sauces preparation for classic Italian dishes. The culinary experience starts with champagne, canapés, and a tour of the award-winning kitchen. The themed menu consists of Ravioli, Fettuccine, Pesto and Tomato-basil sauces and will be accompanied by wine or beer chosen by the restaurant’s Sommelier. Each dish is served in the kitchen as it’s completed. Guests will receive a signature Gordon Ramsay butcher’s apron, copies of [...]

By |2017-09-01T15:14:25-04:00October 16th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Fin: A Seafood Experience, Atlantic City

FIN at the Tropicana Casino & Resort is the only seafood restaurant in Atlantic City and on the Boardwalk with outdoor oceanfront seating, weather permitting. Sadly, the evening I dined there a storm was brewing and I had to enjoy the ocean view through the window.  We commenced our meal with an avocado roll ($5) from the sushi bar, followed by a succulent Blue Crab & Maine Lobster Roll ($20) with huge chunks of seafood on a sweet bun that complemented the flavor of New-England style classic. Both washed down smoothly with Conundrum, Caymus, Rutherford California, 2008 ($45). Chef Demetrios Haronis signature Dancing Shrimp ($38) was next with onion-panko crusted wild [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:04-04:00October 13th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Eat This, Not That! Unhealthy Salads

Trying to stay healthy? It can be quite hard when you're eating on the go. Heck, it can even be difficult when you're dining at at a restaurant. What's worse is the deception. I don't think that menus are purposefully hiding the fact that some of their healthier-looking options are actually worse for you, but it's happening. It's sad to say, but gone are the days of blindly believing a salad is the best option when ordering at casual restaurants or fast-food chains. Dave Zinczenko, Editor In Chief of Men’s Health magazine and author of Eat This, Not That! recently wrote about the “20 Salads Worse Than a Burger King [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:04-04:00October 12th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Cuba Libre at Tropicana Casino and Resort

Cuba Libre, a themed restaurant designed to bring to mind Havana through both decor and food, had four locations around the country with more to come. I sampled their delicious Latin-flavored dishes at the Atlantic City location in what's called the quarter at the Tropicana Casino and Resort at lunch. Since they specialize in rum — offering over 75 varieties — how could we not their with their Primo Mojito Cuba Libre ($10), made with Flor de Cana Grand Reserva rum, hierba buena (a Cuban herb similar to mint), guarapo (fresh sugar cane juice), fresh lime juice, splash of soda? Refreshingly good. We began with at tasting of two piqueos [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:04-04:00October 11th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|5 Comments
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Wolfgang Puck American Grille

From the moment we walked into Wolfgang Puck American Grille, we felt rushed by the service personal — sadly that continued throughout our meal.  Not pleasant at all. Rushed service aside, the best part of the meal were the appetizers. I'd recommend both that I sampled. The Sweet Jersey Corn Soup ($12) is a mouthful of freshness — smooth creamy corn drizzled with basil oil, topped with roasted butter-poached Maine lobster. The Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleon consisted of layers of beets and cheese topped with micro-greens, toasted hazelnuts, a citrus vinaigrette and drizzled with too little aged balsamic vinegar -- wish they drizzled more ($16)! Entrees weren't as [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:04-04:00October 9th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Eva Longoria’s Beso Steakhouse in Vegas

Eva Longoria Parker’s BESO Steakhouse and EVE Nightclub recently opened in Las Vegas inside the 8.5-billion dollar “Crystals” CityCenter MGM/Mirage development. The  steakhouse combines Longoria Parker’s heritage and passion for cooking, and offers some of her creations including her guacamole, chicken tortilla soup and The Chili Rubbed Skirt Steak. Beso also offers a wide variety of steaks and seafood. BESO is an LEED certified GREEN Restaurant: It is environmentally conscious with a stove hood that filters volatile organic kitchen compounds; Swarovski crystals reclaimed from the Oscars for use as chandeliers; recycled wallpaper, compostable to-go boxes, and paper menus; and locally sourced building materials to save on shipping and reduce the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:05-04:00September 30th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Mory’s in New Haven Reopened

After being closed for over 20 months, the storied Mory’s Association, a fixture in the New Haven community for over 150 years, re-opened its premises at 306 York Street in August. Mory's has a long and distinguished history since its founding in the mid-1800's; it is still a membership-only dining establishment. Membership details can be found by clicking here.  The clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mory's  hosted a ribbon cutting event this month, attended by  members of the Yale and New Haven communities, including leaders in government, education, business and cultural affairs, which included Mayor John DeStefano. Upon opening, Mory’s created over 50 new jobs [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:33-04:00September 27th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|2 Comments
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L’Orcio, New Haven

With all the branzini I've eaten this year, I'm afraid this succulent fish might end up on Monterrey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch for being over fished. Other names for this mild, fairly firm white flesh — tastiest when cooked on the bone — include lavraki, loup de mer, Mediterranean sea bass, or branzino, to name a few that is. I enjoyed my most recent branzini in the outdoor garden at L'Orcio - where if you didn't know better you might think you were in Italy, not New Haven, CT. I've dined at L'orcio many times, loving best when the weather allows for alfresco dining. While sipping Cantina Zaccagnini Montepuciano d'Abruzzo [...]

By |2017-09-01T16:51:54-04:00September 15th, 2010|USA Restaurants|0 Comments
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5th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival

5th Annual “Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival” to Kick Off September 17 What was once a simple food pairing deeply rooted in the South, shrimp and grits has become a menu must for exclusive restaurants nationwide. September 17 marks the kickoff of the only festival of its kind dedication to this quintessential Southern dish and spotlighting Wild Georgia Shrimp. Set on Georgia’s coast in the storied Jekyll Island Historic District, the popular festival boasts amateur and professional cooking competitions, shrimp boat excursions, shrimp eating contests, cooking demonstrations, races, entertainment and much more. In honor of this popular Southern dish, September has officially been declared “Wild Georgia Shrimp [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:23:32-04:00September 5th, 2010|USA Restaurants, USA Travel|0 Comments
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Essensia Restaurant at The Palms Hotel

Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at The Palms Hotel & Spa introduced their latest seasonal menu created by Executive Chef Frank Jeannetti. The menu includes a selection of seafood and light warm-weather dishes accompanied by light vegetable purees and fruity salsas. Some new items include Miso Glazed Wild North Atlantic Black Cod with Celery Root Puree and Shaved Organic Radish Salad, and Pistachio Crusted Domestic Rack of Lamb with Cauliflower Puree, Petit Summer Vegetables and Plum Wine Huckleberry Sauce. The menu will also features homemade pastas and colorful salads and appetizers including Organic Orchid Petal Salad and Grilled Giant Prawns with Mango Rice. Desserts from Pastry Chef Gail Goetsch include a [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:42:32-04:00September 3rd, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Madame Tongs Redeux, Just for Apps

I couldn't refuse an invitation to sample Madame Tong's Redeux as it had a new owner, new chef, new menu and new decor and was supposed to be a new experience. The experience was new alright, but not something worth recommending that is until they get their act together — especially the service and the timing of the food delivery. Our  entrees were served  while we were still enjoying our appetizers. And, we were one of only two tables filled in the large -capacity place. I would — though — suggest going for one of their signature cocktails, specifically the watermelon martini ($15) and their BBQ rib appetizer ($15). Both [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:08-04:00August 30th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Harvest on Main, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Thanks to Chef Danny Mellman the little, romantic town of Blue Ridge, Georgia — known best for its outdoor activities, Blue Ridge Lake and Toccoa River watersports, hiking, train ride, antiquing and fall foliage — has become a destination for food. This nationally recognized and awarded chef has moved to Blue Ridge to open Harvest on Main.  His food is innovative for the North Georgia Mountains and on par with the chefs in Atlanta using fresh, from-scratch ingredients from a chef who know his way around kitchens from Paris to Barcelona. Harvest on Main 576 East Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.harvestonmain.com (706) 946-6164 - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T14:08:49-04:00August 18th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|2 Comments
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Mi Cocina, Dallas, Texas

A serendipitous meeting on my flight to Dallas with Ray Washburn, one of the owners of Mi Cocina made me consider dining there while in town. That, and I was staying near their Highland Park location. I wasn't disappointed. Like typical Mexican restaurants, we nibbled their complimentary chips and dip and sipped on margaritas while scouring the menu. Their salsas for the chips are a bit above the typical. Flavorful. Piquant. We started with  their freshly made Guacamole "Mexicano" ($5.95/half order) and a platter of Nachos Locos with beans, beef and queso and more guacamole ($7.95). Yummers. The Tilapia Veracruz ($14.95) was cooked just right and served with a medley [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:10:31-04:00August 17th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Arch Rock Fish Opened in Santa Barbara

Arch Rock Fish is Santa Barbara’s newest restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality and flavorful seafood. It's a “locals” restaurant backed by the HJL Group with veteran restaurateur Jeremiah Higgins, chef personality Scott Leibfried, former Galaxy player-turned-coach Cobi Jones and beverage director Mike Anderson and is committed to connecting with the Santa Barbara community. In addition to sourcing food locally when possible, Arch Rock Fish has partnered with the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL), a county-wide program that strives to provide quality educational, cultural and athletic programming for the youth of Santa Barbara to host a variety of local events designed to engage the community and benefit SBPAL. On Sunday, August [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:25-04:00August 14th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

Living in Connecticut, I'm always looking for places on the water to dine when the weather's conducive. You'd think we'd have many many places to dine, but oddly there are few where you can actually sit outside by the water. One that I recommend is  The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport, right on the Saugatuck River. I took my friend Carol to there for her birthday earlier this summer. We had dined inside at The Boathouse before, but heard they had a new chef and the restaurant was under new management. We weren't disappointed. Chef John Holzwarth's menu changes frequently as he uses what's local and in season.  [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00August 13th, 2010|Foodie Interviews, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Mussel Bar in Bethesda, MD

Chef Robert Wiedmaier brings a taste of Belgium to Bethesda, Maryland with his new Mussel Bar. This new dive delivers savory mollusks — the finest that Prince Edward Island has to offer —  prepared to please all tastes: in the classic style (white wine, garlic, parsley)  plus with Green Curry and Lemon Grass; Delirium Fennel, Lemon and Stilton Cheese; Tomato Fondue, Capers and Garlic; and “Wild-shroom," Pancetta, Parmesan and Truffle Cream. The mussels be even better with a side of frites with a trio of mayonnaises... Mussel Bar will also feature döner kebabs (a marinated chicken Turkish delicacy), savory wood-fired tarts. seasonal soups, salads, and sandwiches, and authentic Belgian custard [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00August 9th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Indigo Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

At the new Indigo Restaurant and Beach Club — right on the beach in Playa del Carmen in the Mexican Caribbean — guests dine on fresh fusion seafood cuisine nd admire the blue sea, all at the same time  Indigo offers a fresh fusion cuisine that blends Italian, Asian and Mexican influences with a focus on seafood. The menu includes Asian-style tuna sashimi served with a Mexican Veracruz vinaigrette, capers and julienned local red onion and traditional Mexican dishes, such as tuna tostadas served in the Mayan pibil style, where the tuna is first marinated in the sauce of achiote, orange juice and spices and then cooked. Italian restaurateur owner [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00July 26th, 2010|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|6 Comments
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