Category Archives: Buttercake

February 18, 2010
6:43 PM
by: Uhockey

Topolobampo, Chicago IL

Shortly after his big win on Top Chef Masters my sister and I found ourselves at Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill for brunch – while some of the food was excellent some of it was merely average and the restaurant seemed … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Buttercake, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Pork, Sweetbreads, Topolobampo, Vacation

September 23, 2009
11:31 PM
by: Uhockey

Joel Robuchon at the Mansion, Las Vegas NV

Opulent, over the top, indulgent – take your pick of these and any hundred other adjectives to describe “The Chef of the Century,” Joel Robuchon. At $385 a head Mr. Robuchon’s American flagship represents the ultimate in excess in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Buttercake, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Lobster, Macaroon, Nevada, Octopus, Pork, The Mansion, Truffle, Vacation

December 31, 2008
7:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Tru, Chicago IL

Getting out of Trotter’s a bit later than expected I said goodbye to my pal and hopped into the waiting car on Armitage. I quickly flipped open my cellphone and placed a call…we were going to be late. “Not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Buttercake, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Illinois, Macaroon, Madeline, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Tru, Truffle, Vacation

February 25, 2008
7:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Mastro’s Steakhouse, Costa Mesa California

I had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful restaurant during a trip to California in Feb ’08. While I think a 3.5 rating would be best, I’ll bump up to 4.0 for the customer service and Buttercake. First of all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Buttercake, California, Dessert, Gnocchi, Lobster, Mastro's