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Category Archives: Truffle
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
Industriel, Los Angeles CA
The Gist: http://industrielfarm.com/ The Why: Going into LA on short notice for a noon-time game I wanted a space that was open continuously from brunch to dinner so as not to require reservations or require any rush to get there … Continue reading
Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Industriel, Los Angeles, Pork, Truffle, Vacation
[lost meals] Twist by Pierre Gagnaire [2,] 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, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, lost meals, Nevada, Pierre Gagnaire, Truffle, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Vacation
[lost meals] Due Forni, 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 … Continue reading
[lost meals] Elizabeth, 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
[lost meals] Franks ‘n Dawgs, 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 Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Franks 'n Dawgs, French Toast, Ice Cream, Illinois, lost meals, Pork, Truffle, Vacation
Crudo, Phoenix AZ
The Gist: http://crudoaz.com/ The Why: Helmed by Chef Cullen Campbell and highly praised by local palates I respect Crudo seems to have all the things I’d hope for in a local restaurant; high quality sourcing, a strong sense of community, … Continue reading
Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale AZ
The Gist: http://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/dining/bourbon-steak The Why: My friend Michael had suggested we check out something for Arizona’s restaurant week and while I generally do not fancy the “RW” concept due to limited menus, rushed service, and the sort of diners who … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Bourbon Steak, Bread Basket, Coffee, Foie, Food, Michael Mina, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle
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
[lost meals] The NoMad, New York NY
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, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Intelligentsia, lost meals, Macaroon, New York, Pork, The Nomad, Truffle, Vacation
[lost meals] Bouchon Bakery Rockefeller[2] and ‘inoteca, New York NY
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 Bouchon Bakery, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, lost meals, New York, Truffle, Vacation
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
Joe Beef, Montreal QC
The Gist: http://www.joebeef.ca/ The Why: Along with Au Pied du Cochon, David McMillan and Frédéric Morin’s 75-seat bastion of heavy locally sourced gluttony was at the top of my “to-dine” list when making my first visit to Montreal. Having garnered … Continue reading
LeMeac, Montreal QC
The Gist: http://restaurantlemeac.com/ The Why: After La Chronique the prior day for some rather formal French fare it seemed only logical to try a more casual Canadian take on the French Bistro for day number two. Having considered L’Express at … Continue reading
