Category Archives: Pancakes

June 8, 2012
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Public and The Bowery Diner, New York NY

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, lost meals, New York, Pancakes, Public, Stumptown, The Bowery Diner, Vacation, Waffles

May 18, 2012
7:36 AM
by: Uhockey

Kafe Leopold and Patisserie Poupon, Washington DC

Consider this a brief summary of two breakfasts, back to back – the first at Kafe Leopolds, the second at Patisserie Poupon – the first good and the second bordering on awful. http://www.kafeleopolds.com/ Almond Croissant with Butter and Orange Marmalade: … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, DC, Dessert, Kafe Leopold, Pancakes, Patisserie Poupon, Vacation, Washington

April 3, 2012
7:58 AM
by: Uhockey

Olive + Gourmando, Beauty’s, L’Avenue, Montreal QC

With so much pastry, fine dining, and Canadian comfort food to be sampled on our brief visit to Montreal ‘breakfasts’ as a proper sit-down entity were still not to be overlooked (much to my family’s dismay and with a schedule … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty's, Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Food, French Toast, L'Avenue, Montreal, Olive + Gourmando, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

March 18, 2012
10:49 AM
by: Uhockey

Sprout, Chicago IL

The Gist: A local-seasonal restaurant near DePaul restaurant featuring the cuisine of Dale Levitski, a locally grown chef with significant accolades ranging from time at Trio and Blackbird to Top Chef appearances and Beard Award Nominations. The Why: Sprout’s brunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Foie, Food, Illinois, Pancakes, Pork, Sprout, Vacation

February 24, 2012
11:08 AM
by: Uhockey

Per Se [2], New York NY

When I started planning this trip to New York the number one destination on my list was a return to Per Se; with stellar extended tasting menus at both The French Laundry under Corey Lee and Per Se under Jonathan … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Macaroon, New York, Pancakes, Per Se, Pork, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle

November 4, 2011
10:53 AM
by: Uhockey

Xoco, Bleeding Heart Bakery Cafe, Marmalade, Chicago IL

Without a doubt my favorite city for breakfast this most recent three day trip to Chicago would logically include three breakfasts – the first a solo jaunt to celebrity chef Rick Bayless’ highly regarded take on Mexican Street food, Xoco, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bleeding Heart, Bleeding Heart Bakery Cafe, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Marmalade, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation, Xoco

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 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

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 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

December 20, 2010
12:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Hash House A Go Go, Las Vegas NV

With a room full of Robuchon gifts leftover our fourth day would have been an easy one to sleep in and eat breakfast in the room – but why do things easy when there are so many great places to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Hash House A Go Go, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

November 6, 2010
12:18 PM
by: Uhockey

Big Jones, Chicago IL

For breakfast on the third day of our trip to Chicago I planned in advance – while I’m willing to wait in long lines for great food I’d much rather make a reservation and avoid it. With most Chicago brunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Jones, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Cornbread, cupcakes, Dessert, French Toast, Ice Cream, Illinois, Pancakes, Pork

November 5, 2010
11:16 AM
by: Uhockey

Southport Grocery and Cafe, Chicago IL

After a wonderful first day in Chicago that unfortunately ended up with us missing out on the Frightened Rabbit show at the House of Blues because it was sold out I woke up early for the gym and let the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, cupcakes, Dessert, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, Southport Grocery and Cafe, Vacation

August 28, 2010
12:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Dutch Eating Place and Flying Monkey Patisserie, Philadelphia PA

For those who know me it should be obvious that my dining style leans toward the finer side – and for breakfast to the eclectic or kitsch. With that noted, my fourth day in Philadelphia would be something different – … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, cupcakes, Dessert, Dutch Eating Place, Flying Monkey, Food, Pancakes, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Vacation

August 27, 2010
11:50 AM
by: Uhockey

Carman’s Country Kitchen, Philadelphia PA

Call me crazy – as much as I love fine dining breakfast kitsch will always hold a special place in my heart (and belly.) Having dined at some of America’s greats – Dottie’s True Blue, Griddle Café, Bongo Room, Miss … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Carman's Country Kitchen, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Pancakes, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Vacation

August 25, 2010
12:41 PM
by: Uhockey

Sabrina’s Cafe and Termini Brothers Bakery, Philadelphia PA

The trip to Philly began like any other – gym first thing in the morning, a drive to the airport, a quick 6am flight, and getting checked in at my “hotel” – this time a B+B on south 8th street, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Pancakes, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Sabrina's Cafe, Termini Brothers, Vacation