Category Archives: Pancakes

June 29, 2010
12:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Pamela’s P+G Diner and Mon Aimee Chocolat, Pittsburgh PA

Their recipes are well guarded, the restaurant world famous, the chain ever expanding, and they even cooked for the President at The White House – clearly a visit to Pamela’s was on the agenda for our trip to Pittsburgh. Arriving … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Ice Cream, Mon Aimee Chocolat, Pamela's P+G Diner, Pancakes, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Vacation

May 18, 2010
1:06 PM
by: Uhockey

Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Baltimore MD

Baltimore is a city I did not know much about – sure, Hopkins is there, as is one of the best Aquariums in the world, and Camden – but it was never high on my list of places to visit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baltimore, Breakfast, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, French Toast, Maryland, Miss Shirley's Cafe, Pancakes

May 15, 2010
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Zaytinya, Washington DC

…I enjoyed the Bazaar when I was in LA and I had every intention to attend minibar while I was in DC – except of course for the fact that it takes an act of God (or political connections, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, DC, Dessert, Food, Octopus, Pancakes, Sweetbreads, Vacation, Washington, Zaytinya

May 15, 2010
1:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Market Lunch, Washington DC

With my family meeting up with me for a long week celebrating birthdays, completion of residency, and other happy things our plans were ambitious and enviable to many gourmands…the plans were also made far in advance – they had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Crab, DC, Market Lunch, Pancakes, Vacation, Washington

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

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

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 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 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

September 11, 2009
11:46 AM
by: Uhockey

Orange on Roscoe, Chicago IL

Having already visited both locations of the famous Bongo Room, m.henry, Over Easy, and a number of bake-shops on previous Chicago visits the decision was made to finally give the Orange franchise a visit on my most recent trip. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Food, French Toast, Illinois, Orange on Roscoe, 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

August 1, 2009
11:34 AM
by: Uhockey

Yolk, Chicago IL

At home breakfast is the same nearly every day – after a good workout it is a filling salad with chicken, fried eggs, and a parfait of yogurt, fruit, salt, and protein powder. When on vacation breakfast is the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, French Toast, Illinois, Pancakes, Yolk

July 31, 2009
11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

The Bongo Room (Wabash), Chicago IL

…you hop off the plane at O’Hare at 7:30am with bags in hand – you’re scheduled to meet your family who is driving in at 10:30 at the art museum – you catch the subway into town and hop off … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Illinois, Pancakes, The Bongo Room, Vacation

May 2, 2009
11:06 AM
by: Uhockey

Canteen, San Francisco CA

What makes a young, successful, well reviewed Chef quit his job at a top tier restaurant and open up a small diner-style restaurant that abuts the lobby of a sub-standard living space in an average neighborhood? Too much pressure, desire … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Canteen, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Pancakes, San Francisco, Souffle, Vacation

May 1, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, San Francisco CA

The reviews of Dottie’s True Blue Cafe run the gamut – from Overrated, “Lemming,” and Boring to Amazing, Delicious, and Interesting – and everywhere in between. Having experienced a pricey (but worthwhile) dinner the night before at Manresa and staying … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Dottie's True Blue Cafe, Food, French Toast, Pancakes, San Francisco

March 23, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Jack n’ Jills, Los Angeles CA

Having already been to The Griddle Café thrice and not desiring a huge breakfast after the previous night at Providence I took an early trip to the gym for a run and then made my way towards Beverly, Rodeo, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Cornbread, cupcakes, Dessert, Jack n' Jills, Pancakes, Vacation

February 22, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Cici’s Cafe, Tarzana CA

Formerly morbidly obese and corrected though only hard work, diet, and exercise I generally consume zero refined sugars, plenty of lean protein, and well over 3 pounds of vegetables a day. I go to the gym, I eat six self … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Cici's, Coffee, Pancakes, Tarzana, Tiramisu, Vacation

February 21, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Griddle Cafe [3], Los Angeles CA

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 my list down to a few great choices for breakfast, lunch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, French Toast, Griddle Cafe, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation

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