Daughter of two professional chefs provides a young adult's perspective on food, restaurants, and eating!! follow us on facebook @Francis Xavier
Tucked into Scotland’s rugged northeast coast, Stonehaven is a destination that captivates with its charm, history and breathtaking scenery. Whether arriving by train or taking the scenic drive from Aberdeen, visitors are greeted by a picturesque harbor, a warm sense of community, and bracing sea […]
Every culinary journey is, at its core, a search for the elusive holy grail – perfection, innovation and great service. Its about finding those places where tradition meets creativity, where local flavors are elevated with out loosing their soul. In St Louis that journey led […]
Our journey west begins in Kaintuk, heading toward St. Louis, where culinary exploration meets proper boondoggle. While scouting for pools in preparation for the upcoming water polo tournament, mindful eating remains a not only a priority but an ethos – though my team, ever light hearted, have their own take
Leaning into that Poseidon persona, i stopped at Grace Meat + Three, a Diners, drive-ins and dives spot known for bold southern flavors. With mindful eating in mind, i went in for crayfish and cornbread, paired with a side of gumbo. the restaurant was bustling, full of energy, yet dining a moment of introspection – thinking about the orgins of the ingredients, the craftsman ship in assembling each dish, and the balance of tradition and technique on the plate.
The Cray fish and cornbread leaned Creole in style on the menu. Rather what came out was a bechamel – based gratin. I picked my way through, appreciating the depth. The Gumbo was tight – an unmistakable sighn that the roux had been cooked through – but could have used adjustment. The real star? The three andouille sausages nested in the dark, rich flavor.
To Truly savor St. Louis means giving it another go. I’ll be back – for the catfish.
tea at Stone havens coffee shop is proper for any event.
For Some, tinned sardines are a humble pantry staple. For others, they are a nostalgic nod to a bygone era- one where characters like Belker from Hill Street Blues unapologetically devoured sardine and onion sandwiches. Inspired – i set to try the world of tinned […]
Recipe from Chef G
The Anchor hotel is one of the many must stops in Johnshaven when in Scotland.
The Anchor Hotel in Johnshaven was a treasure to behold. the menu reads like a letter to the Scotland’s coastal bounty. We start with the classic Cullen Skink. It is on the Cullen Skink tour and although our waitress would not divulge the high rating […]
The north sea whispers against the harbor sea walls. Its rhythmic cadence a story teller of ages past. The tide pulls back revealing the rocky shore and leaving the harbor boats high, Eowyn steps onto the worn cobble stones, the scent of salt and sea adventure thick in the air.
“You hear that?” she asks,pausing near the edge of the harbor.
“the Sea?” I reply, though knowing she means more that the waves.
She nods. “Its speaking. Not in words, but in movement. An old conversation between stone, tide and wind.
We walk to the Marina Hotel where the upstairs restaurant overlooks the water, a quiet haven above the bustle of the harbor below. In the United States, an upstairs restaurant is often short lived. Out of sight, but here it thrives. This is the second successful upstairs restaurant found, both built on the foundations of local favorites, the kind that call to the sea just as the sea calls to them.
the north Sea whispers against the harbor. the Calm before Eowyn’s arrival. the worn yet resilient path way leads us to the oldest building in Stonenhaven. The salty breeze lifts the sounds of patrons inside the TolBooth. We venture to the second floor and were […]