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Sparkle and Spectacle of Las Vegas, where dining is as much about the atmosphere as it is the food. This time the venue is Pinky Vanderpump – a place that doesn’t just embrace drama, it choreographs it. Ordained in flamingo motifs, the room is dazzling […]
On the Move – where office is remote, the coffee is wherever one can find it, lunch is prepackaged, and the fridge is reusable Ice. Today’s on the road meal is Trader Joe’s Tuna Wrap with whole wheat tortilla, and while it may not make […]
I recently stopped by Breckenridge Brewery, and while the peach ale is excellent, it is the pickled deviled eggs that truly stole the show.. As someone who’s long admired the James Beard take on pickled eggs, I wasn’t expecting to be surprised – but these took the classic to the next level.
Bright, tangy and beautifully balanced, each bite delivered that satisfying deviled richness with vinegary snap and hint of horseradish that is bold and refined.
it is always exciting to see familiar dish reimagined with intention.
Mornings in Denver still surprise and delight – especially when they begin at City Park Tavern. Tucked into one of the city’s most scenic corners, this spot isn’t just a restaurant – it is the front row seat to Denver’s Money Shot View. The Breakfast […]
Familiar streets outside Denver Colorado, holds fresh flavors. While off the culinary trail for a brief stop in the city, I returned to an establishment I’ve grown fond of: Acreage. Acreage – Stem Cider quietly delivers bold, confident dishes. just a small bit of advice, […]
From the road – where unexpected turns lead to flavor.
While traveling, I came across a dish well prepared. At Pine & Black, a modern bistro tucked into the city’s edge, the standout is the seared sockeye salmon with miso ginger glaze – a dish that deserves to be sought out, even if it means a few miles.
Perfectly crisp on the outside, tender at the center, the salmon is seared enough to catch the flame and add a bit of char sealing in the buttery richness. this miso ginger glaze adds the depth that drew me in. slightly sweet, subtle smoky.
No surprise to learn the Pine and Black’s talent hails from the North West. they have brought their coastal intuition with them – an ability to let great ingredients speak with out overcomplication.
It is the kind of dish that turns a stop into a story – and a meal into a memory.
Tucked in the notes of Chef G, Ii came across a pearl. Weaving a bit of reference into a culinary narrative it is four deceptively simple steps that reveal the back bone of milling wheat. A closer look, and they unfold into a philosophy of […]
Some places just settle into rhythm with out asking. City park tavern is on of those for me. I’ve been before, and i’ll go again – because every time, it delivers what i expect: Good breakfast, great views, and kind service that make you feel […]
A thoughtful nod to tradition.
Tucked in the heart of Louisville, casa Del Sol offers warm welcome and colorful plate. I stopped in and ordered the enchiladas – i dish i have come to judge with a cautious eye and hopeful palate.
Flavor wise, they hit a several right notes. The chicken was tender, and the overall profile was comforting. However, I could not help but wonder how this dish might sing if served a’la carte and baked in the traditional fashion. As it stood the filling had not seen the inside of a oven post assembly – missing the crucial step where protein meets sauce and fuse into something greater that the sum of their parts.
It’s in this detail that Casa Del Sol’s enchilada fall just shy of the gold standard. Diana Kennedy, in The Art of Mexican Cooking, reminds us that enchilada isn’t a vehicle for sauce – its a slow baked promise of depth and patience.
That said, what was served earned enough points to warrant a return. Next time I will continue working my way around the menu –
Notes from Chef G The name of Lebanese style cucumber salad – comes from thin skinned, crisp and sweet cucumbers. Profiles like lemon, garlic mint are across the cuisine. Some recipes come with history. Others come with a name – and let you wonder. This […]