Category Archives: Bread Basket

February 26, 2012
11:51 AM
by: Uhockey

Red Rooster and DBGB, New York NY

After another late night led to another early morning run and hopping onto the subway after a quick shower the gameplan for Sunday would be an aggressive one – brunch in Harlem, hockey game in Jersey, post-game eats on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Cornbread, Croissant, cupcakes, DBGB, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, New York, Red Rooster, Vacation

February 25, 2012
7:48 PM
by: Uhockey

Dovetail, New York NY

As I have mentioned in the past, one of my most difficult tasks when dining in New York City is setting the agenda – not only do I now know a number of great people there, but I’ve also dined … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Dovetail, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, New York, Pork, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Truffle, Vacation

February 25, 2012
12:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Manzo, New York NY

Having mentioned that my original Saturday lunch plan for Torrisi Italian Specialties had changed when the weekly menu failed to live up to my friend’s hopes, the last official reservation secured for this trip to New York wasn’t exactly “last … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Lobster, Manzo, New York, Pork, Vacation

February 24, 2012
9:11 PM
by: Uhockey

Torrisi Italian Specialties and Parm, New York NY

…after the nearly six hour experience that was Per Se I could have certainly gone without dinner, but after a long afternoon of walking, shopping, browsing galleries, and basking in the glow of such a great time I’d surprisingly worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Lobster, New York, Parm, Pork, Torrisi Italian Specialties

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

January 3, 2012
8:18 PM
by: Uhockey

Spur Gastropub, Seattle WA

In a trip that began with a fortuitous encounter with The Coterie Room it only seemed appropriate to finish with Spur Gastropub, the Belltown flagship of Brian McCracken and Dana Tough. Praised by many and panned by few for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Seattle, Spur Gastropub, Sweetbreads, Vacation, Washington

January 2, 2012
7:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Vij’s, Vancouver BC

  Having gotten used to waiting in lines for restaurants without reservations in Vancouver our final meal of the visit would be at perhaps the city’s most well regarded dining destination, Vij’s, an Indian hot spot often sporting hour plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Dessert, Food, Vacation, Vancouver, Vij's

December 31, 2011
11:59 PM
by: Uhockey

L’Abbatoir, Vancouver BC

As most gourmands, fine diners, and even ‘foodies’ realize, dining out on a major holiday is often a situation marred by high prices, limited menus, rushed service, and a subpar experience aside from the intrinsic special nature of the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, British Columbia, Canada, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, L'Abbatoir, Pork, Vacation, Vancouver

December 30, 2011
8:03 PM
by: Uhockey

The Willow’s Inn, Bellingham WA

Despite being named “one of ten restaurants worth a plane ride” by the New York Times we took a boat – a $35 round-trip-take-your-car-with-you-ferry to be precise – to visit Willow’s Inn on Lummi Island. Known to many locals and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bellingham, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Seattle, Tasting Menu, The Willow's Inn, Vacation, Washington

December 29, 2011
8:16 PM
by: Uhockey

The Herbfarm, Woodinville WA

As our trip to the Pacific Northwest was a celebration of many things including my sister’s upcoming completion of her Masters of Fine Arts I wanted to do something special to celebrate – a situation perfect for a “destination meal” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Dessert, Ice Cream, Pork, Seattle, Tasting Menu, The Herbfarm, Truffle, Washington, Woodinville

December 28, 2011
9:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Cascina Spinasse, Seattle WA

Leaving our pre-dinner pizza at Bar Del Corso on our second night in Seattle my dining companions, without a doubt the people who know be the best on this whole planet, questioned whether I really wanted to go for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Cascina Spinasse, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Pork, Seattle, Spinasse, Truffle, Vacation, Washington

December 27, 2011
8:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Savories, Interludes, and Snacks, Seattle WA

Having visited the market and done a fair bit of exploration of the chocolates, cupcakes, donuts, and coffee in Seattle there is clearly more to life than just sugar and although there were a number of really great full-fledged meals … Continue reading →

Posted in Bar Del Corso, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, Italian, Pizza, Pork, Salumi, Seattle, Serious Biscuit, Serious Pie, Vacation, Walrus and the Carpenter, Washington

November 14, 2011
9:54 PM
by: Uhockey

LQ @ SK White Truffle Dinner, Los Angeles CA

During my last visit to Los Angeles I took the advice of some “foodie” friends and visited Bistro LQ, the then-home of Chef Laurent Quenioux and his utterly fearless brand of cuisine; it was a meal that resonated a long … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Laurent Quenioux, Lobster, Los Angeles, LQ, LQ @ SK, Pork, Starry Kitchen, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

November 13, 2011
8:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Providence [2], Los Angeles CA

While I certainly wasn’t raised with a silver spoon in my mouth I was blessed with a good head on my shoulders and a strong worth ethic that has afforded me some great opportunities, not the least of which has … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, Macaroon, Pork, Providence, Truffle, Vacation

November 6, 2011
3:14 PM
by: Uhockey

Avec, Chicago IL

With the weekend’s eating agenda admittedly packed but finally winding to a close and my rescheduled flight now earlier than anticipated it was with great fortune that I found two ready, willing, and able locals happy to show up early … Continue reading →

Posted in avec, Bread Basket, Chicago, Dessert, Food, Illinois, Pork, Vacation

November 5, 2011
5:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Les Nomades, Chicago IL

Having stepped out of my element to enjoy the Peking/Beijing Duck feast at Sun Wah during the afternoon, Saturday evening would find me back in my comfort zone as I stepped up to the quiet doors of Les Nomades at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Illinois, Les Nomades, Lobster, Macaroon, Madeline, Octopus, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

October 1, 2011
7:23 PM
by: Uhockey

The Mission, Scottsdale AZ

To conclude my visit to the Valley of the Sun on a proper note Saturday October 1st would culminate with another meal and another meet-up with another local – or, well, a recent local I guess – in the form … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, The Mission, Vacation

October 1, 2011
12:56 PM
by: Uhockey

Cowboy Ciao, Scottsdale AZ

…to call the concept, website, and descriptors of Cowboy Ciao eclectic would be an understatement to say the least – it is almost so “out there” that I’d considered skipping it entirely until one of my dining companions at Pizzeria … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Cowboy Ciao, Dessert, Ice Cream, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Vacation

September 30, 2011
7:54 PM
by: Uhockey

Kai, Chandler AZ

…how do you begin to describe a meal at Kai – the only Forbes 5-Diamond restaurant in Arizona and perhaps the only “fine dining exploration of Native American Culture” in the world? Would it be easiest to discuss it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Chandler, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Kai, Lobster, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

September 30, 2011
12:04 PM
by: Uhockey

Barrio Cafe, Phoenix AZ

A native of a small town in the Midwest surrounded by farms heavily populated by Latino workers each summer of my youth I’m a bit ashamed to admit that overall my experience with “Mexican” food in general has been quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Phoenix, Pork, The Barrio Cafe, Vacation