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Across my culinary feed came an article by Chicago journalist Aimee Levitt. Simply stated “unpacking Trotter’s life with cook books. It is painting a portrait of a culinary artist in love with the cook book”. Reading Levitt’s reflection made me think about where I was […]
Cereals write up come from Chef G’s Notes. when one hears the word cereal, what comes to mind first – is it breakfast bowl or grain field? Exactly. Some say that I take grains to seriously…but I can’t wheat to write about them. “The word […]
I had recently read an article that the traditional model of the office cafeteria – or dining hall- is becoming obsolete, a trend accelerated by hybrid and remote work.
At Creighton, the opposite seems to be true. Colleges are transitioning to more flexible, modern food programs and here the cafeteria has adapted impressively. With so many specific dietary requirements – no flour, no dairy, no fish – the dining halls have found ways to meet my colleagues where they are, offering options.
Recent travels took me to Omaha. During a delightful walk about in Old Town I came across a delightful farmer’s market. Among the stalls of fresh flowers, produce and bakery items, the true gem revealed itself. A kiosk of make your own refrigerator pickles. A […]
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 the sought after- holy grail. A dish of memory, labor and deep cultural ties.
Traditional tamales at La Mesa are soft, tender with masa wrapped around flavor, each bite steaming with tradition and comfort. No short cuts just well seasoned, rich flavor and the texture that lets you know these are done right.
For those chasing authentic flavors and home town hospitality, La Mesa is a stop worth seeking. Some time really good food is found where lease expected.
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 to Henry’s) is at Coors Field watching the Rockies Play.
There is something about a ballpark hot dog that transcends flavor alone. Its the bite that comes with a side of nostalgia: summers past, family outings and the seventh inning stretch.
Sometimes, the best dining experiences aren’t about place, it is the joy of being right where you are.
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 […]