Category Archives: Breakfast

August 1, 2009
11:34 AM
by: Uhockey

Yolk, Chicago IL

At home breakfast is the same nearly every day – after a good workout it is a filling salad with chicken, fried eggs, and a parfait of yogurt, fruit, salt, and protein powder. When on vacation breakfast is the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, Yolk

July 31, 2009
11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

The Bongo Room (Wabash), Chicago IL

…you hop off the plane at O’Hare at 7:30am with bags in hand – you’re scheduled to meet your family who is driving in at 10:30 at the art museum – you catch the subway into town and hop off … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Illinois, Pancakes, The Bongo Room, Vacation

July 3, 2009
11:46 AM
by: Uhockey

Pattycake Vegan Bakery, Taste of Belgium, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Columbus OH

After a long month in the ICU and 7.5lbs of dropped weight secondary to q4day overnight call my first weekend off was 4th of July weekend – with the annual Red White and Boom downtown plus a gallery hop in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Columbus, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Jeni's, Ohio, Pattycake Bakery, Taste of Belgium, Waffles

May 20, 2009
11:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Bouley Bakery, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, New York NY

Getting up on my last day in New York was a bit of a hassle as my friend had a doctor’s appointment and as such I had to go to the train station in New Hyde Park even earlier than … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouley Bakery, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, La Maison du Chocolate, Macaroon, New York, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Vacation

May 19, 2009
2:08 PM
by: Uhockey

Good Enough to Eat, Two Little Red Hens, La Maison du Chocolate, New York NY

Vastly unimpressed by my visit to Norma’s (great food, worst service ever) on my last trip to New York and quite impressed by the myriad great bakeries my original plan was to not sit down for any “proper” breakfasts while … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, French Toast, Good Enough to Eat, La Maison du Chocolate, Macaroon, New York, Two Little Red Hens, Vacation

May 18, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bakery, New York NY

Only 11 months prior to this post my sister and I had a lovely meal at the Bouchon Café in Time Warner Center and since that time I’ve visited the Bouchon in Las Vegas twice, Bouchon Bakery in Vegas thrice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, cupcakes, Dessert, Macaroon, New York, Pork, Vacation

May 17, 2009
2:04 PM
by: Uhockey

Egg Custard King, Kossar’s, Donut Plant, Babycakes, Jacques Torres, L’arte del Gelato, City Bakery, Momofuku Milk Bar, New York NY

After a great meal at Crop in Cleveland I made my way back to Toledo for the evening and subsequently flew out of Detroit the following morning with little in my belly aside from a salad from 7:00am (had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babycakes, Breakfast, City Bakery, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Donut Plant, Egg Custard King, Jacques Torres, Kossar's, L'arte del Gelato, Momofuku Milk Bar, New York, Pork

May 2, 2009
10:16 PM
by: Uhockey

Brenda’s French Soulfood, San Francisco CA

Q’uest que c’est soul food? Okay, so the last French I took was during sophomore year of college, but living around Detroit for most of my life I certainly know what Soul Food is – having heard great things about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Brenda's French Soulfood, California, Dessert, Food, French Toast, San Francisco, Vacation

May 2, 2009
8:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market, San Francisco CA

I will fully admit I was curious – how could a farmer’s market garner so much hype? I’ve been to the North Market in Columbus, East Market in Detroit, West Market in Cleveland, the Grove Market in Los Angeles, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Bottle Coffee, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Farmer's Market, Ferry Plaza, Food, Macaroon, Miette, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

May 2, 2009
11:06 AM
by: Uhockey

Canteen, San Francisco CA

What makes a young, successful, well reviewed Chef quit his job at a top tier restaurant and open up a small diner-style restaurant that abuts the lobby of a sub-standard living space in an average neighborhood? Too much pressure, desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Canteen, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Pancakes, San Francisco, Souffle, Vacation

May 1, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, San Francisco CA

The reviews of Dottie’s True Blue Cafe run the gamut – from Overrated, “Lemming,” and Boring to Amazing, Delicious, and Interesting – and everywhere in between. Having experienced a pricey (but worthwhile) dinner the night before at Manresa and staying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Dottie's True Blue Cafe, Food, French Toast, Pancakes, San Francisco

April 30, 2009
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

La Boulange de Cole, San Francisco CA

Looking at my interview schedule I was a little bit sad – 8:00am until 4:30pm with three hospitals involved and scheduled trams/busses between each…a day in San Francisco and I wouldn’t be able to indulge my gastronomic desires for breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, La Boulange de Cole, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

April 11, 2009
12:57 PM
by: Uhockey

Banana Bean Cafe, Columbus OH

Weekend rounds on a Saturday with my family coming into town and my first day off in 21 days scheduled for Sunday…yeah, I was excited – I hadn’t seen my sister since New Years and hadn’t seen my mother or … Continue reading →

Posted in Banana Bean Cafe, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Columbus, Crab, Dessert, Food, Toast

March 24, 2009
10:10 AM
by: Uhockey

La Provence, Los Angeles CA

Like any aspiring fan of all that is delicious I did my research – someplace that opens before 7am and has great baked goods and is near enough to Cedars-Sinai so that I can find parking and make my 8am … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, La Provence, Los Angeles, Macaroon, Vacation

March 23, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Jack n’ Jills, Los Angeles CA

Having already been to The Griddle Café thrice and not desiring a huge breakfast after the previous night at Providence I took an early trip to the gym for a run and then made my way towards Beverly, Rodeo, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, cupcakes, Dessert, Jack n' Jills, Pancakes, Vacation

February 22, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Cici’s Cafe, Tarzana CA

Formerly morbidly obese and corrected though only hard work, diet, and exercise I generally consume zero refined sugars, plenty of lean protein, and well over 3 pounds of vegetables a day. I go to the gym, I eat six self … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cici's, Coffee, Pancakes, Tarzana, Tiramisu, Vacation

February 21, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Griddle Cafe [3], Los Angeles CA

When I travel I make it a point to eat at different places every single time. I scour Zagats, Gayot, Frommers, Chowhound, and Yelp for opinions and eventually glean my list down to a few great choices for breakfast, lunch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, French Toast, Griddle Cafe, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

February 19, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Butler & The Chef Bistro, San Francisco CA

Quaint, tucked-away, the kind of place you have to know about or go out of your way to find – the definition of “a neighborhood gem.” No tourists, ample parking, lots of locals dining inside…I went to Paris when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Pork, San Francisco, The Butler and The Chef, Vacation, Waffles

February 18, 2009
1:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Citizen Cake Patisserie, San Francisco CA

Citizen Cake is a bit of phenomenon given Chef Falkner’s appearance on multiple Food Network episodes and her loud/vibrant personality. Being unsatisfied with our purchases at Boulangerie, my family and I decided to stop by the Patisserie on a Wednesday … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Citizen Cake, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, San Francisco, Tiramisu, Vacation

February 18, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie, San Francisco CA.

“No picture, no picture, pictures not allowed” stated the small oriental lady behind the counter. Really – of bread? Get over yourself. After a night of the most gracious and unpretentious service ever at The French Laundry I find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulangerie, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Croissant, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Vacation