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As we entered into Micelis, A California local pulled forward and stated from his convertible – “That is Frank’s Restaurant. you wont get better that that”! A restaurant that provided comfort and a local endorsement was what was needed. The warm welcome was continued by […]
In the world of travel, culinary can be daunting and restaurants unfamiliar. A restaurant that provides comfort to traveling expatriates serves a unique role. A solace on flavors of home and camaraderie of fellow travelers. Ye Old Kings Head is an establishment that provides a […]
At the farmers market i picked up my first Rhubarb of the season. Rhubarb has a narrow growing window and i am delighted as Rhubarb shows its first harvest. Rhubarb is simply stated – tart. So the combination of simple sugar and strawberries mellows the tartness and is a great way to burst Rhubarb’s unique flavor to a variety of dishes.
A single pure note in music can hold great significance and is a fascinating concept. While it seems simplistic, a single pure note can evoke various emotions and serve a foundation for music exploration. A single pure note resonates and invokes harmony. There is celebration […]
I picked up the Bon Appetit Restaurant Guide while traveling to Indiana. Dawn, editor in chief of the magazine, wrote a few words that resonated with me. “For much of the last year and a half, however, it simply wasn’t possible to travel to the restaurants that even managed to stay open.” (deep sigh). Bon Appetit Restaurant Guide included a list of meals worth traveling for, which encourages readers to look forward to celebrating travel and food again. The restaurant issue addresses what it means to be outstanding, which was an interesting shift. Simply put, who is making the industry better? Chef Jose Andres is a perfect example. Another question the article provided was what food were you craving during lockdown? This article, along with many others sweeping the internet, are attempting and succeeding to refocus the public toward the future of food and travel.
Yes, restaurants are closing – seems weekly. Denver Post states Pizzeria Locale is closing this week. In contrast, I am choosing to write about the restaurants that are open, flourishing, and worth traveling to just to savor their taste and to appreciate their culture.
When it comes to a enjoying a good hamburger while traveling there are a few factors: Key Aspects for consideration:
While Traveling, Billy Goat Tavern hits all of these Key points. While in Chicago C Concourse – stop in at Billy’s
Obsession – Piled High Pork cooked Barbacoa style and changed up. Adding bitter greens, caramelized onion and yam puree.. A Ratatouille moment. Have to give the nod to Nancy Silverton as the muse. The pork begins in a brine. Water, salt, sugar, bay leaves, thyme, […]
May 2023 Food & Wine wrote about Shoulder season standbys. Interestingly so did Nancy in the sandwich book. There is the culinary thread So here we go. we shall hit these and then look at home style cooking. F&W inspiration subheading is “mad genius tips:. […]
We had a proper Boondoggle to Cornwall England a few years past. The Entrée’ that really stuck out was Peter’s Braised Leeks with shaved ham and cheese sauce. simply stated, cook what you have – and in this case – cook locally.
When i read Nancy Silverton’s open faced sandwiches “Braised Leeks, Hard Cooked Egg and Anchovies” the culinary thread brought me back to Cornwall.
Westword says that after 25 years – the Hardrock Café Closing is a good thing. Wow. A tough statement towards the restaurant community. The Hard Rock has been an Anchor on Denver’s 16th Street Mall. That run is coming to an end July 29th. “In […]
