Category Archives: Breakfast

April 10, 2010
1:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Uncle John’s Pancake House, Toledo Ohio and Mexicantown Bakery, Detroit MI

Staying with my mother in Toledo Saturday morning entailed a Saturday morning experience from my youth – a drive across town to Uncle John’s Pancake House for Breakfast. While my tastes in food and dining have clearly expanded past my … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Detroit, French Toast, Mexicantown Bakery, Michigan, Ohio, Pancakes, Pork, Toledo, Uncle John's Pancake House

April 8, 2010
11:39 AM
by: Uhockey

Zingerman’s, Ann Arbor MI

It is hard to believe that with the sheer number of times I’ve been to Ann Arbor – football and hockey games, interviews, art shows, concerts, shopping – I had never been to any of the establishments in the Zingerman’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ann Arbor, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Michigan, Pork, Vacation, Zingerman's

February 18, 2010
1:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Fritz Pastry and Toast II, Chicago IL

Waking up early as ever on Thursday morning with multiple plans for the day (free day at the Shedd, discount at the Field museum) I made my way to the gym for a great run and by the time I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Fritz Pastry, Illinois, Macaroon, Pancakes, Toast II, Vacation

February 17, 2010
1:59 PM
by: Uhockey

Camellia Grill, New Orleans LA

After a late night in the quarter and some sluggish traffic on the way back to Metaire I decided to sleep in…until a whopping 6:00am. With my plane leaving en route for O’Hare at 11:20am and my car due back … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Camellia Grill, Coffee, Louisiana, New Orleans, Vacation, Waffles

February 16, 2010
11:34 AM
by: Uhockey

Stanley and Antoine’s Annex, New Orleans LA

…I got back to the hotel early after dinner at Clancy’s and got to bed by 10:30pm – Mardi Gras day was to be an early one as I wanted a good parking spot, early breakfast, and a good place … Continue reading →

Posted in Antoine's Annex, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Pork, Stanley, Vacation

February 15, 2010
2:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Brennan’s, New Orleans LA

Lundi Gras began on a sour note – I’d slept great after my meal at Commander’s and opted to skip my morning run because the temperatures had dipped below freezing in order to get to downtown early so I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Brennan's, Dessert, Food, Louisiana, New Orleans, Vacation

February 14, 2010
3:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Arnaud’s, New Orleans LA

My parents always used to tell me that if I couldn’t say anything nice I shouldn’t say anything at all…well, if I chose to follow that advice 24/7 I wouldn’t even be writing my review of Arnaud’s “Jazz” brunch that … Continue reading →

Posted in Arnaud's, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Crab, Dessert, Food, New Orleans, Vacation

February 14, 2010
1:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Cafe Du Monde and Croissant D’Or, New Orleans LA

With my circadian rhythm still set to life as a resident I awoke early – really early given the difference in time zone. Lacking a gym in my hotel I got up for a run around Metairie just before 4am … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Cafe Du Monde, Coffee, Croissant, Croissant D'Or, Louisiana, New Orleans, Vacation

January 2, 2010
4:36 PM
by: Uhockey

A Voce [Columbus Circle], New York NY

…A Voce Columbus was to be my one meal with a dining companion in New York – a friend I’d not seen in 2 years was coming in from out of town to catch the Rangers/Canes game and we were … Continue reading →

Posted in A Voce, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Crab, Dessert, Italian, New York, Pork, Vacation

January 2, 2010
1:53 PM
by: Uhockey

Patisserie Claude and Petrossian Boutique, New York NY

The morning of 01/02/10 I made an assumption and a miscalculation – having heard great things about Locanda Verde’s breakfast and their early opening hours I showed up bright and early, around 8am only to find out they’d not be … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, New York, Patisserie Claude, Petrossian Boutique, Vacation

December 31, 2009
11:41 AM
by: Uhockey

Maialino and Bouchon Bakery, New York NY

12/31/09 – the day after my meal at Per Se I tried to sleep in – I swear I did – I even stayed up until 1:30am talking to my friends the day before, but coming off so many consecutive … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, Maialino, New York, Pancakes, Vacation

November 9, 2009
1:46 PM
by: Uhockey

School Bakery and Cafe, Toronto ON Canada

Monday breakfast in Toronto is a bit tricky – much like dinner on a Sunday it seems that most places are closed. Having already tried Aunties and Uncles as well as Bonjour Brioche a quick browse of the Toronto e-magazines … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, cupcakes, Food, French Toast, School Bakery and Cafe, Toronto, Vacation

November 8, 2009
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Conviction, Toronto ON Canada

Present in many incarnations since debuting in 2005 as a Bakery and Bistro, Marc Thuet really doesn’t need much of an introduction in Toronto’s dining scene. Classically trained, uniquely creative, and often cited as a master of complex flavors, Thuet’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Canada, Conviction, Dessert, Foie, Food, French Toast, Pork, Sweetbreads, Toronto, Truffle, Vacation

November 8, 2009
12:59 PM
by: Uhockey

Bonjour Brioche, Toronto ON Canada

Let me be the first to admit that I am a big fan of French bistro-style breakfasts – I rank Keller’s Bouchon and Francois Payard’s options as well as Butler and the Chef amongst my favorite breakfast/brunch spots of all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bonjour Brioche, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, French Toast, Pork, Toronto, Vacation

November 7, 2009
12:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Nadege Patisserie and Aunties and Uncles, Toronto ON Canada

Making my first trip to Toronto in over two years for the Hall of Fame Game and Hockey Hall of Fame Induction gala I was excited to make my first visit as an epicure who actually has the money to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aunties and Uncles, Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, Croissant, French Toast, Macaroon, Nadege, Pancakes, Toronto

September 26, 2009
1:06 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro (3), Las Vegas NV

Pretty much anyone who knows me realizes how I feel about Thomas Keller’s approach to the culinary arts. Truely a “chef’s chef” I’ve always respected his desire to remain authentic, to not let his empire spread too far or too … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Waffles

September 24, 2009
12:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bakery and Cafe Society Encore, Las Vegas NV

…you wake up after a meal at Joel Robuchon and the gym at Excalibur (really, it isn’t that bad) is the only free one in the city…you run your normal 6 miles with the amazing sort of energy that only … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe Society Encore, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Las Vegas, Macaroon, Nevada, Vacation, Waffles

September 12, 2009
4:19 PM
by: Uhockey

Frontera Grill, Chicago IL

“Food and Wine loves him. The Beard Awards love him. Chicago seems infatuated with each restaurant he and his partners open. The preceding refer to two persons in the Chicago culinary landscape and it was with those thoughts in mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Frontera Grill, Illinois, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

September 12, 2009
1:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Lula Cafe, Chicago IL

Bongo room, M. Henry, Over Easy, Orange, Yolk…and then? Lula of course. Perhaps the most highly praised of the Chicago Breakfast/Brunch scene, but also the location with the most variable menu and obscure location, I will admit the small organic … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Lula Cafe, Pancakes, Vacation

August 2, 2009
1:36 PM
by: Uhockey

m.henry, Chicago IL

After Alinea I passed out – despite a 2.5 hour nap between Primehouse and Alinea the nearly 270 minute experience left me thrilled, full, and exhausted. Waking up the next morning about an hour later than I normally would have … Continue reading →

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