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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 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.
New York City – where even the morning air is seasoned with something electric. Here waiting for the box office to open, surrounded by that special kind of anticipation only Broadway can stir. But even before the box office opens and the curtain even rises, […]
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 […]
Summer has a way of collecting moments – art we chase, gardens we wander, meals we did not expect. On a recent trip, we went in search of color, controversy, and some how ended the day with the best burger that had a side of colorful roasted cauliflower. Todays color capture is Yellow.
It started with Blue Boy and Pink Lady – two vivid paintings that belonged together – long gazes at each other for perpetuity. We arrived eager to see them and as time allowed – the Huntington collection, knowing enough to appreciate their pop art presence, not quite enough to predict how the surrounding story would land.
Because there is a story. Pinky had been replaced. the original , a beloved fixture in the great hall – is moved to the entry hall., as if there had been silent disagreement and she walked out! controversial as the contemporary replacement contextually did not fit in the great hall. I am sure Mrs. Huntington stare could be felt by the curator during the exchange and as it is shown looking at her husband in the main entrance. To use Aunty’ s expression – Yowzers!
From there the day softened into beauty. The Chinese garden invited stillness – curved archways and bridges. Koi beneath the surface and rock pathways to slow ones step. And the Huntington rose garden, framed with lavender, color took over in a different register: Delicate, layered, fragrant. You loose time among roses. You want to.
We did not go looking for a really great burger. It found us.
It arrived with our fan fare. A simple plate, dark patty, golden bun. Besides it, roasted cauliflower- perfect with a bit of char. tender din the center and the star of the plate.. The burger? Rich, earthy spiced in a way that resisted identification and artistically presented. After all the surprise, delight and speculation, the day ended not with clarity, but with delight.
Travel does that. It throws unexpected contrasts – art and argument, gardens and really good burgers, traditions and invention. You follow the color of yellow today and if you are lucky – it leads somewhere delicious.
Some places are more than just a meal, they’re a slice of the region and the culture itself. The small town of Paxton Nebraska wears it’s heart on it’s sleeve in the shape of Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse. On the travel route lined with corn […]