Category Archives: Breakfast

June 18, 2011
12:02 PM
by: Uhockey

m.henrietta, Chicago IL

Seeing as vacation was too short – as it almost invariably always is – our final day in Chicago would be restricted to only breakfast before beginning the drive back to Toledo and with my plans including a return to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Illinois, m.henrietta, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

June 17, 2011
11:59 AM
by: Uhockey

Kanela Breakfast Club, Chicago IL

When going for brunch in Chicago N. Clark St. is generally a good call – M. Henry, Over Easy, Orange, Ann Sather, Big Jones…let’s just say Lakeview and Andersonville aren’t hurting for their eggs, pancakes, and bacon – but having … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Kanela, Kanela Breakfast Club, Pork, Vacation, Waffles

June 16, 2011
1:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Longman & Eagle, Chicago IL

With our early time of arrival noted and my love of Chicago’s Breakfast/Brunch scene well established the first breakfast (following appetizers from Doughnut Vault) of the trip would be of the Michelin Starred Variety – the daily brunch Service at … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Longman and Eagle, Pork, Vacation, Waffles

June 16, 2011
11:32 AM
by: Uhockey

Doughnut Vault, Black Dog Gelato, Alliance Bakery, Hot Chocolate, Atwood Cafe Chicago IL

Having just returned from Boston a week earlier the turnaround time for yet another trip to the Windy City was short, but with NEXT reservations and a trip to the Rookery as well as Wright’s Home, Studio, and Walking Tour … Continue reading →

Posted in Alliance Bakery, Atwood Cafe, Black Dog Gelato, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Doughnut Vault, Hot Chocolate, Ice Cream, Illinois, Macaroon, Souffle, Vacation

June 6, 2011
10:03 AM
by: Uhockey

Parker House Restaurant, Boston MA

With the first lecture of the day scheduled to be a good one I got up for an early run at 5:00am on Monday June 6th so that I could have a proper sit-down breakfast at a Boston landmark before … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Massachusetts, Omni Parker House, Parker House Restaurant, Vacation

June 5, 2011
3:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Mistral, Boston MA

Of all the places I’d marked as likely visits in Boston Mistral’s brunch was the only one that raised some red flags with a few trusted opinions stating it was not worth it, yet aside from being part of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Massachusetts, Mistral, Pancakes, Vacation

June 4, 2011
2:24 PM
by: Uhockey

Sportello, Boston MA

If someone were to ask me my biggest gripe about Boston the third thing on my list would be the dearth of quality eats around the conference center; numbers one and two are reserved for the confounded green line that … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Massachusetts, Pancakes, Souffle, Sportello, Vacation

March 31, 2011
10:57 AM
by: Uhockey

Shopsin’s, New York NY

I love kitschy breakfasts – big pancakes covered with sauce or (and?) syrup, a waffle with pie and ice cream, deep fried bacon and egg sandwiches with a peanut butter banana doughnut, bread pudding drowned in chocolate after chicken and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, New York, Shopsin's, Vacation

March 29, 2011
12:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon, La Bergamotte, Kyotofu, Shake Shack, Buttercup Bake Shop

As has been the case with myriad previous visits to Manhattan, breakfasts and snacks throughout the journey once again saw me visit a number of bakeries and sweet shops along the way – sometimes out of necessity to get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, Buttercup Bake Shop, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Kyotofu, La Bergamotte, Macaroon, New York, Shake Shack, Vacation

March 28, 2011
11:16 AM
by: Uhockey

Ca Va by Todd English, New York NY

During my most recent visit to New York City leisurely breakfasts were not quite as leisurely as usual; with the conference beginning by 8:00am each day the ideal would be a place that was either grab and go or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Ca Va, Dessert, Food, French Toast, New York, Todd English, Vacation

February 21, 2011
12:13 AM
by: Uhockey

Osteria Morini and Cici-Cela, New York NY

Rustic Italian pastas and Emilia-Romagna region brunch foods from the kitchen of a man who’d produced some of my favorite all time Italian meals; I figured the last meal of my most recent trip to New York to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Cici-Cela, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Foie, Food, Italian, New York, Osteria Morini, Sweetbreads, Vacation

February 20, 2011
1:30 PM
by: Uhockey

The Breslin, New York NY

If one were to attempt to explain the “boutique” ACE hotel to a friend the descriptors would undoubtedly include brash, hipster, unique, and *gasp* affordable considering its location. With a fresh flower man in the doorway, an eclectic souvenir store … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, New York, Pork, The Breslin, Vacation

February 19, 2011
1:13 PM
by: Uhockey

db Bistro Moderne, New York NY

After a wonderful Friday with new friends and stellar dining Saturday would be another day of food and friends plus a meeting in the morning and hockey in the evening – still plenty of time for three good meals. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, db Bistro Moderne, Food, New York, Pork, Vacation

February 18, 2011
12:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Locanda Verde, New York NY

I have a number of stories of fantastic and admittedly some border on gluttony – five hour 25+ course meals, tasting menus followed by dessert tastings elsewhere, a $95 egg and breakfast, lunch, and dinner with foie gras in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Locanda Verde, New York, Vacation

February 17, 2011
3:52 PM
by: Uhockey

Clinton Street Baking Company and Bouchon Bakery, New York NY

Thursday morning started early with me in the LES and a need to be in midtown by 9:30am. Having twice attempted to go to Clinton Street Baking Company on previous visits to New York only to be thwarted by waits … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, Clinton Street Baking Company, Coffee, Croissant, Macaroon, Pancakes

December 25, 2010
6:27 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro (4) and Jean Philippe at Aria, Las Vegas NV

There are very few restaurants I feel compelled to return to again and again – the ones I do are genuinely mind blowing (Alinea,) cheap and kitschy (Griddle Café,) or…well, Bouchon Las Vegas. Open for breakfast, brunch, and dinner I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Crab, Croissant, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Jean Philippe, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Tiramisu, Vacation, Waffles

December 24, 2010
12:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Julienne Cafe, San Marino CA

A Kings win, the first I’d seen live in nearly 6 years, ended December 23, 2010 on a very happy note and waking up early on Christmas Eve we’d be departing Los Angeles en route for Las Vegas bright and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Julienne Cafe, Los Angeles, Pancakes, San Marino, Vacation

December 23, 2010
12:46 PM
by: Uhockey

The Griddle Cafe [4] and Schulzie’s Bread Pudding, Los Angeles/Santa Monica CA

Time to revive a classic – and steal an intro from myself…”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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Bottle Coffee, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Griddle Cafe, Los Angeles, Pancakes, Santa Monica, Schulzie's Bread Pudding, Vacation

December 22, 2010
2:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Larchmont Bungalow, Los Angeles CA

As much as I know I could eat The Griddle Café every day I was on vacation in Los Angeles, I love to try new places and as such limit myself to their gluttonous pancakes once per trip. Having already … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, cupcakes, French Toast, Larchmont Bungalow, Los Angeles, Pancakes, Vacation

December 21, 2010
1:22 PM
by: Uhockey

Babycakes Cafe, Las Vegas NV

Leaving Las Vegas en route for Los Angeles we’d originally considered traveling pastries from Bouchon versus our leftovers from Robuchon as breakfast – at least until I heard about Babycakes Café. Highly regarded on Yelp! and reported to be committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Babycakes Cafe, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pancakes