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Late Lunch at SOHO: A tenderloin worth talking about Good evening from a sleepless night, where reflection turns food – and today’s memory is a delicious one from Sioux City. I stopped in for lunch at American Kitchen and Bar, drawn in by its warm, […]
Culinary Holy Grail is the pinnacle of culinary artistry because of its complexity, heritage and ceremonial use. The best Tamales are reserved for holidays, weddings and Dia de los Muertos. when made well with hand made masa, traditional fillings and careful wrapping – they become […]
Todays taste for barbeque led me straight to smoke – and the pit lounge in Papillion – delivered in all the right ways. Todays taste led me straight to smoke – and the Pit Lounge in Papillion delivered in all the right ways. Another stop […]
A journey brought me to Papillion, Nebraska – a town where the pace slows and local flavors shine. tucked among the neighborhood streets is a spot well worth the stop: Canigilia’s a Mano. This unassuming local eatery delivers the kind of comfort and quality that […]
Some times the best meal isn’t found in a trendy restaurant – or tucked away eatery – its served in a paper tray, under stadium lights, with the crack of a bat in the background. For me, the best hot dog in the city (next […]
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 […]
Omaha, where local lore and good food often go hand in hand. According to urban myth (and quite a few proud locals), the Reuben sandwich was created in Omaha. While its origin story may be debated from New York to Nebraska, one thing is clear: […]
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 […]
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 […]