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mid day break – a good cup of coffee. More specifically a good cappuccino. the criteria for a good cappuccino is a warmed ceramic cup, double shot espresso, floating frothy milk – not to dry and the simple swirling finish. the traveling criteria is the same. Hospitality, on […]
Lox, smoked salmon, gravlax are part of my salmon quest. Today is Einstein’s Lox and Bagel. My 3 factors rule still apply that ultimately affect perfect rating. Architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. Architectural aesthetic included way finding and ease of […]
Blue Moon Brewery: My quest for a delicious Pulled Pork Sandwich has lead to the Blue Moon Brewery in The RiNo district in Denver Colorado. There are 3 outside factors that affect the dining experience and ultimately the perfect pork sandwich: Architectural aesthetics, background mood […]
Consistency. Consistency does not mean boring. To me – it means that the kitchen is well organized and the staff follows recipes. From day to day the plan is followed and who ever is working that day – picks up where that following day left […]
Culinary threads I often find the most interesting are ones that are found while not looking for them. These threads tie together thoughts that for me – return unexpectedly. This mornings foodie movie thread is from a scene in the “Runaway Bride” with Julia Roberts. […]