Did you know that Israel produces very good Syrah? I certainly didn't, until our recent dinner at Zahav, in Philly. And honestly, I didn't know much about Israeli food, either. But now I know that I like both... a lot. I can still taste the spectacular leftover lamb shoulder and ... continue reading...
Hop Sing Laundromat (and Penang), Philadelphia
I've developed quite an interest in cocktails thanks to my many visits to the Aviary and the Office (or is it the other way around - the old chicken-and-the-egg problem?). I'll admit I was a little nervous about our visit to Hop Sing Laundromat. A few minutes online will turn up plenty ... continue reading...
Federal Donuts, Philadelphia
If Homer Simpson could imagine the ideal dining experience, I think he'd come up with Federal Donuts. Yes, as the name suggests, there are donuts. And around midday, the little shop starts serving fried chicken. D and I are back from a whirlwind weekend in Philadelphia, filled mostly ... continue reading...
Chez Panisse Cafe, Berkeley CA
If this were Jeopardy, the answer would be: Chez Panisse. And the question: Where am I most likely to go for lunch in Berkeley? Chez Panisse is the grande dame of local, organic California cuisine - or perhaps that title better belongs to Alice Waters, who founded the restaurant ... continue reading...
Next: Kaiseki (Kyoto)
It's sort of amazing to think that in the past sixteen months - a period when many restaurants might not have changed a single dish on their menus - Next has gone through six iterations. A meal at Next always has a narrative, whether it's the high/low of the Thailand menu (street food versus ... continue reading...
Lunch at Rough Creek Lodge, Glen Rose TX
My mother and stepfather live about an hour southwest of Ft Worth - surrounded by lots of open land, cattle, deer, pecan trees, and golf courses. There's not a lot to do, which is fine with me, since I mostly just relax and eat lots of home cooking. Sometimes, though, it's nice to have an ... continue reading...
Next: Sicily
Stepping into the fifth incarnation of Next is a curious experience – at once familiar and novel. Yes, the room looks just the same, lined with happy diners, with the bustling kitchen at the far end. But there are differences. Paris 1906 was all white tablecloths and gilded china. ... continue reading...
Summer drinks at the Aviary
Summer has arrived in Chicago - and with it outdoor seating. After months of cold and wind, there's an almost inexorable draw to be outside, especially in the evening when the temperature is just right. The Aviary makes good use of their patio, shaded by cypress trees strung with fairy ... continue reading...
Grilled chicken tsukune
Japanese chicken meatballs, or tsukune, are one of my favorite treats at izakayas. There's no grill at my apartment in Chicago, but there's one in Wisconsin - so when we headed up there last weekend, I decided to try and make my own tsukune. As with any meatballs, there are just a ... continue reading...
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