Category Archives: Breakfast

February 16, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Tartine Bakery, San Francisco CA

On my recent trip to San Francisco, the basic plan was as follows: Light bakery breakfast, small/moderate lunch, and fancy dinner. The first of these breakfasts was partaken at Tartine bakery and given the glowing reviews and Beard awards the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Tartine Bakery

December 31, 2008
2:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Bongo Room, Chicago IL

Columbus and even more-so Ohio in general lacks good breakfast spots. Somehow over the course of many years Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel have become the standard with the occassional IHOP thrown in for variety and trans-fatty repulsiveness. Sure, Columbus … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Cornbread, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, The Bongo Room, Vacation

December 30, 2008
6:18 PM
by: Uhockey

Over Easy Cafe, Chicago IL

As my daily breakfast is usually vegetable, egg, fruit, and yogurt based I tend to go all out for the sweet temptations when on Vacation and during my recent trip to Chicago I kept true to form in electing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Cornbread, Illinois, Over Easy Cafe, Pancakes, Vacation

September 28, 2008
6:59 AM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bakery, Las Vegas Nevada

“In the end, a great meal is not about the food and the wine. A great meal is an emotional experience. We try to make it an extraordinary one by creating a beautiful place, one filled with staff who cares … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Macaroon, Nevada

September 27, 2008
2:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro (2), Las Vegas Nevada

As I am a very healthy eater approximately 29/30 days each month as part of my lifestyle, I haven’t even experienced the 20 best restaurants in Columbus, my home city. With that in mind, as a rule I generally don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vacation

September 27, 2008
12:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Tableau, Las Vegas Nevada

Chatting on his Vertu in a strange language (something arabic I believe) I couldn’t help but notice my neighbor’s Constantin Patrimony series watch flashing in the sunlight of Tableau’s patio…clearly there was money around. When the waiter arrived to refill … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pancakes, Tableau, Vacation

September 26, 2008
12:17 AM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro, Las Vegas Nevada

Thomas Keller needs no introduction…he is without a doubt the reigning sovereign of American “haute-cuisine.” With attention to detail that is unmatched and an approach to cooking (both as an art and as a business) that is beautiful and elegant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Gnocchi, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vacation

September 24, 2008
1:24 PM
by: Uhockey

Payard Patisserie and Bistro, Las Vegas Nevada

Tucked away in the corner of Caesars Palace it is no wonder that many people do not even realize Payard exists, let alone the fact that it serves up some of the most delectable breakfast items in Vegas. Known for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Las Vegas, Nevada, Payard, Vacation, Waffles

September 6, 2008
10:27 AM
by: Uhockey

La Chatelaine, Worthington Ohio

Desiring a quick breakfast on a Saturday morning in Columbus is always a hit-or-miss affair. Sure there is the wonderful ZenCha, overrated yet good Northstar, obnoxiously crowded and scenester dominated Banana Bean, or downright awful Tee-Jays, First Watch, or Bob … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Columbus, Dessert, Food, Ohio

August 31, 2008
1:52 PM
by: Uhockey

Seldom Blues Gospel Brunch, Detroit Michigan

Sure I can eat a lot and sure I love food….I mean, I used to be 280lbs….but still, buffet tends to mean low quality and I’m not a low quality kinda guy. The last buffet I dined at? Either Bellagio … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Dessert, Detroit, Michigan, Seldom Blues

June 26, 2008
10:49 PM
by: Uhockey

Norma’s, New York New York

I wanted to like this restaurant……I don’t go to restaurants I don’t want to like. The food was excellent and the coffee was undoubtedly some of the best I have ever had in refillable form at a restaurant. Why 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Dessert, New York, Norma's, Pancakes, Vacation

May 27, 2008
11:33 AM
by: Uhockey

Detroit’s Breakfast House and Grill, Detroit MI

Funky and high class at the same time. Upscale “southern” breakfast foods served in a beautiful restaurant with friendly servers and light motown music playing in the background. Interesting varieties of pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs, and fried chicken/pork/catfish. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Detroit, Michigan

May 24, 2008
10:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Cafe Marie, Toledo Ohio

Breakfast at Marie/Scrambler Marie/Cafe Marie has been a Toledo institution for breakfast for years and speaks soundly to the lack of quality breakfast joints in Toledo. While some of the omelette options seem interesting, I can make better eggs at … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Ohio, Pancakes, Toledo

April 13, 2008
10:02 AM
by: Uhockey

Northstar Cafe, Columbus Ohio

At some point in the future I’ll have to return to find out if the veggie burger lives up to the hype, but for now I will call Northstar a good bet for a quality breakfast in Columbus. That said, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Columbus, Northstar, Ohio, Pancakes

January 20, 2007
11:22 PM
by: Uhockey

Toast, Los Angeles California

Where the Griddle Cafe was all about enormous portions and good prices, Toast was all about image and quality. 100% natural ingredients and 100% delicious, breakfast consisted of omelets, bread, and fruit. My meal included chicken, onions, spinach, and portabellas … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Los Angeles, Toast

January 18, 2007
11:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Roscoe’s Chicken n’ Waffles, Los Angeles California

Arriving early in the afternoon after a nonstop from Detroit to LA, my mother and I loaded up the rental car and feeling quite famished made our way to Roscoe’s with our baggage still in the car. Myself being a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cornbread, Los Angeles