Category Archives: Italian

January 20, 2013
8:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Red Medicine [2] and Bestia, Los Angeles CA

Given my affinity for handmade pastas and pretty much anything cooked in a wood-burning oven plus a a memorable meal with my family at ‘All Angelo (RIP) a reservation at Ori Menashe’s Arts district hot-spot, Bestia, was secured even before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bestia, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Los Angeles, Pizza, Pork, Red Medicine, Truffle, Vacation

December 23, 2012
6:34 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] D.O.C.G, Las Vegas NV

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, D.O.C.G., Dessert, DOCG, Food, Italian, Las Vegas, lost meals, Nevada, Pizza, Truffle, Vacation

December 8, 2012
2:35 PM
by: Uhockey

Andreoli Italian Grocer, Phoenix AZ

The Gist: http://www.andreoli-grocer.com/ The Why: Generally quite fond of Italian food and events with other like-minded folks the 5th Annual Christmas Festival at Andreoli seemed like a great opportunity to check out a wide range of Andreoli’s products while simultaneously … Continue reading →

Posted in Andreoli, Andreoli Italian Grocer, Arizona, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Italian, Phoenix, Pork

November 17, 2012
7:30 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Balena, Chicago IL

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Balena, Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Italian, lost meals, Pizza, Vacation

September 8, 2012
8:43 PM
by: Uhockey

noca, Phoenix AZ

The Gist: http://www.restaurantnoca.com/ The Why: A work of passion from a former stock trader turned restauranteur, noca had been on my “to visit” list ever since I visited Phoenix for my recruitment in September of 2011, but unfortunately a chef … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Ice Cream, Italian, noca, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Tasting Menu

September 8, 2012
11:46 AM
by: Uhockey

RnR / Cartel / Bodega / Italian Restaurant, Phoenix AZ

…having now found some rhythm at work and soon to be (fingers crossed) a new home owner with upcoming high stakes tests, travel, and more on the agenda I decided to take one more Saturday off to tour my new … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bodega, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Cartel Coffee, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Gnocchi, Italian, Italian Restaurant, Pancakes, Phoenix, Pork, RnR, Scottsdale

August 25, 2012
3:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Davanti Enoteca, Scottsdale AZ

The Gist: http://www.davantiscottsdale.com/ The Why: I’d always meant to visit the Davanti Enoteca in Chicago but my only visit was under somewhat strained circumstances – and when I say “strained” I mean my waistline in that I’d eaten breakfast at … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Davanti Enoteca, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle

August 25, 2012
12:47 PM
by: Uhockey

‘Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana, Scottsdale AZ

The Gist: http://pomopizzeria.com/ The Why: As part of a planned food-day out in Phoenix and Scottsdale I’d already filled breakfast and dinner slots with both food and friends, but as always lunch remained the last decision to be made – … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Pomo, Arizona, Dessert, Gnocchi, Italian, Phoenix, Pizza, Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana, Pork, Scottsdale

July 4, 2012
8:15 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] The Parlor, Phoenix AZ

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Dessert, Food, Italian, Phoenix, Pizza, Pork, The Parlor, Vacation

June 28, 2012
9:43 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Garage Bar and The Comfy Cow, Louisville KY

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food, Garage Bar, Ice Cream, Italian, Kentucky, lost meals, Louisville, Pizza, Pork, The Comfy Cow, Vacation

June 7, 2012
6:28 PM
by: Uhockey

Blanca at Roberta’s, Brooklyn NY

The Gist: Roberta’s is a hip pizza place in Brooklyn – at least to the majority of its patrons – but to those in the know it is so much more and in March of 2011 I had the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Blanca, Bread Basket, Brooklyn, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, New York, Roberta's, Sushi, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

May 26, 2012
6:14 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Vetri [2], Philadelphia PA

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, lost meals, Macaroon, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation, Vetri

May 25, 2012
5:25 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Alla Spina, Philadelphia PA

  The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alla Spina, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Dessert, Italian, lost meals, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Vacation, Vetri

May 23, 2012
8:24 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Virtu, Philadelphia PA

The Gist: http://levirtu.com/ The Why: Located on East Passyunk and raved by many to make the best pasta in a town where Marc Vetri and Peter McAndrews each own more than a couple of restaurants I simply had to investigate … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Vacation

May 23, 2012
11:31 AM
by: Uhockey

Monsu, Philadelphia PA

The Gist: http://www.monsurestaurant.com/ The Why: From Peter McAndrews and the folks behind Modo Mio and Paesano’s with a great location in the Italian Market and Brunch/Lunch Hours Wednesday to Sunday this one was a no brainer for me when planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Monsu, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Vacation

May 23, 2012
7:37 AM
by: Uhockey

Stock’s Bakery, Cafe Lift, Pitruco, La Colombe, Isgro, Philadelphia PA

My second day in Philly, the last before ENDO2012 would begin, started the same as most – a long run inclusive of a Stallone style jog up the stairs of the art museum – and after a shower I hopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cafe Lift, Coffee, Food, French Toast, Isgro, Italian, La Colombe, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pitruco, Pizza, Stock's, Vacation

May 22, 2012
1:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Federal Donuts, Green Eggs Cafe, Paesano’s II, John’s Water Ice, Frangelli’s Bakery, Philadelphia PA

The morning began early with a long run followed by left-over cake from Wit & Wisdom (plus some terrible hotel coffee) prior to the drive from Baltimore to Philadelphia – a drive made in record time thus landing me in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Federal Donuts, Food, Frangelli’s Bakery, French Toast, Green Eggs Cafe, Italian, John's Water Ice, Paesano's, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Vacation

May 21, 2012
12:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Fiola, Washington DC

The Gist: http://www.fioladc.com/ The Why: Fabio Trabocchi is sort of a big deal in the Washington culinary landscape and having never had the opportunity to experience his cuisine at Maestro I was excited to hear about the soon-to-open Fiola on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, DC, Dessert, Fiola, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Lobster, Pork, Vacation, Washington

May 18, 2012
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Elisir, Washington DC

The Gist: http://elisirrestaurant.com/ The Why: I missed Enzo Fargione at Teatro Goldoni during my previous visit – a tasting room that some called the best in DC – and with my Italian tooth not sated at Bibiana that afternoon plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, DC, Elisir, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Lobster, Pork, Truffle, Vacation, Washington

May 18, 2012
1:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Bibiana, Washington DC

The Gist: http://www.bibianadc.com/ The Why: Having been to Rasika and having considered the Oval Room (based on ulteriorepicure’s report from days later I should have gone – though much of what he received was dinner-only fare despite going at lunch) … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibiana, Bread Basket, Crab, DC, Dessert, Food, Italian, Pork, Vacation, Washington