Category Archives: Bread Basket

February 17, 2010
3:31 AM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant August, New Orleans LA

Great parades, great people, amazing food – really, the most “fun” I’ve had on a trip in the past year…and to cap off a wonderful visit to New Orleans I wanted to do something special – to go out on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Louisiana, New Orleans, Restaurant August, Sweetbreads, Truffle, Vacation

February 16, 2010
7:28 PM
by: Uhockey

Luke, New Orleans LA

…the Zulu parade went well – almost too well. I met some great folks, learned a ton about New Orleans culture and the Zulu parade…and being up front, tall, and mobile I caught (or was handed – thank God they … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Foie, Food, Louisiana, Luke, New Orleans, Pork, Vacation

February 16, 2010
12:39 AM
by: Uhockey

Clancy’s, New Orleans LA

Intentionally parking South of the parade routes due to my dinner reservations I did a lot of walking after lunch at NOLA – I wandered the Riverwalk and watched some Jazz provided by the Zulu folks, I went to Harrah’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Clancy's, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Louisiana, New Orleans, Pork, Vacation

February 15, 2010
6:01 PM
by: Uhockey

NOLA, New Orleans LA

…so it turns out I’m one of the few gourmands who loves Emeril Lagasse…to quote Kurt Vonnegut, “So it goes.” In reality my love of the “BAM” dates back to late 2002 (before I started this blog and before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Gumbo, Ice Cream, Louisiana, New Orleans, NOLA, 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 15, 2010
1:34 AM
by: Uhockey

Commander’s Palace, New Orleans LA

…and on Valentine’s Day evening Bacchus rolled, Drew Brees threw, and the city of New Orleans went crazy… fans and celebrators standing shoulder to shoulder at least 10 deep lining every inch of St. Charles Avenue…even New Years Eve in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Commander's Palace, Foie, Food, Louisiana, New Orleans, Pork, Souffle, Vacation

February 14, 2010
8:45 PM
by: Uhockey

The Kupcake Factory, Mr. B’s Bistro, Sucre, New Orleans LA

After a decent time at the Aquarium of the Americas and Riverwalk and a great time at the Okeanos parade my fair skin was getting quite red, my throat quite dry, and my belly quite hungry. With most restaurants having … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, cupcakes, Dessert, Gumbo, Ice Cream, Kupcake Factory, Louisiana, Macaroon, Mr. B's, New Orleans, Sucre, 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

February 14, 2010
1:57 AM
by: Uhockey

Brigtsen’s, New Orleans LA

To cap a day that had begun at 3am EST I watched the Tucks parade in the Garden District and then made my way back along St. Charles to watch the first half of Endymion near the end of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Brigtsen's, Dessert, Food, Louisiana, New Orleans, Sweetbreads, Vacation

February 13, 2010
8:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Antoine’s, New Orleans LA

Despite the warnings about service, prices, and experience my first proper meal in New Orleans was at Antoine’s – the oldest continually running family owned restaurant in the United States. Inventors of the Oysters Rockefeller, featuring more rooms than some … Continue reading →

Posted in Antoine's, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gumbo, Louisiana, New Orleans, Vacation

January 2, 2010
11:58 PM
by: Uhockey

Daniel, New York NY

Having been to five of the seven US Michelin 3-starred spots in the 2009 calendar year there was little doubt that my New Years trip to New York City would lead me to the doors of Daniel Boulud’s eponymous Upper … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Daniel, Dessert, Foie, Food, Lobster, Macaroon, Madeline, New York, Tasting Menu, 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
3:42 AM
by: Uhockey

Sweet Revenge and Casa Mono, New York NY

Walking around the Bowery, SoHo, and then Tribeca after my meal at Ko I was surprised how many places had closed up their doors for New Years Day – the CBGB John Varvatos Store, 95% of the galleries, many restaurants … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Casa Mono, cupcakes, Dessert, Foie, Food, New York, Sweet Revenge, Sweetbreads, Truffle, Vacation

January 1, 2010
1:50 AM
by: Uhockey

Picholine, New York NY

I realize it is widely known that New Years Eve is second only to perhaps Valentine’s Day as the worst day for an gastronome to go out to eat – rushed service, inflated prices, servers who would rather be out … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Lobster, New York, Picholine, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Truffle, Vacation

December 31, 2009
5:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Marea, New York NY

Having dined at Convivio the day before I’d planned on visiting Marea for lunch on New Years Eve even before my server at Per Se suggested it as the “best” Italian in the city – high praise indeed for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, Italian, Marea, New York, Octopus, Vacation

December 30, 2009
5:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Convivio, New York NY

Last year I found an Italian restaurant whose food I enjoyed more than Babbo – I found it on accident when Anthos provided one of the worst starts to a meal ever leading me to walk out; That restaurant was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Convivio, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, New York, Vacation

December 19, 2009
10:56 PM
by: Uhockey

The Refectory [2], Columbus Ohio

With the closing of Handke’s and Rosendales it is in my (not so humble) opinion that there remains only one option for a truly great/opulent meal in Columbus, Ohio – The Refectory. Sure M and Alana’s are nice, but their … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Columbus, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Ohio, The Refectory

November 9, 2009
6:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Canoe, Toronto ON Canada

Read a list of the restaurant “who’s who” in Toronto and you’re certain to find at least one reference to the Oliver & Bonacini family of restaurants – and if that list is one of fine dining you’re likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Canoe, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Lobster, Sweetbreads, Toronto, Vacation

November 9, 2009
12:59 AM
by: Uhockey

Colborne Lane, Toronto ON Canada

All in all I’m of mixed feelings about “molecular gastronomy.” While the best meal of my entire life was at Alinea and many consider El Buli to be the best restaurant in the world I have to say that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Dessert, Foie, Food, Tasting Menu, Toronto, Vacation