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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 the highlight reel, it has its merits.
Start with the best part. Eye hungry. the appeal of the packaging is enough to procure. The color theory of the light brown tortilla is reminiscent of being lightly toasted. The wheat tortolla out of the package is sturdy with out being stiff and there’s a welcome spinach forward first bite. the color theory has this one correct also – as green is good.
The filling is safe. Not in a bad way, just ..fine. The tuna is mild, the seasoning restrained. With 500mg of sodium, one would expect a bit more zip., but this seasoning seems purposely cautious – likely to appeal to a wide audience.
Ultimately, this is food that fuels, in the world of grab and go – spinach forward will do.
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 Tacos, Sunrise Breakfast (add pancake) or Breakfast Burrito [#and the green chili] simply put – is the reason I come back. the eggs are always right, O’Brien potatoes crisp and brown and the service is always attentive.
Its the kind of place where you slow down and let the day unfold from a good start.
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 […]
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, there is the matter of breakfast – and that means a bagel.
Not just any bagel. A New York bagel. Today I am at Junior’s – for something iconic: a fresh warm bagel with a generous spread of cream cheese. Slightly crisp on the outside, chewy all the right ways. It is the bite that reminds you why New York does breakfast like nowhere else. you taste the city waking up.
Stay tuned – more favors to come once the curtain 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 […]