Category Archives: Bread Basket

November 7, 2009
9:39 PM
by: Uhockey

Bymark, Toronto ON Canada

When planning my visit to Toronto I knew I’d have time for three breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners – a fan of unique experiences and avant-garde cuisine I knew Colborne Lane would be one of my dinners and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bymark, Canada, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Lobster, Tasting Menu, Toronto, Vacation

September 27, 2009
2:13 AM
by: Uhockey

Craftsteak (2,) Las Vegas NV

My blog in September of 2008 ended something like this. “All told, the food was excellent, though not any better than steakhouses like Nero’s and Mastro’s where I can get what I ask for. From a chef that demands perfection, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Craftsteak, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tasting Menu

September 26, 2009
5:42 PM
by: Uhockey

The Country Club at Wynn, Las Vegas NV

During my most recent trip to Las Vegas, having already had an early breakfast at Bouchon and planning for a late dinner after the hockey game at Craftsteak, I was called by a good friend who suggested we “do brunch” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Country Club at the Wynn, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Vacation

September 26, 2009
1:06 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro (3), Las Vegas NV

Pretty much anyone who knows me realizes how I feel about Thomas Keller’s approach to the culinary arts. Truely a “chef’s chef” I’ve always respected his desire to remain authentic, to not let his empire spread too far or too … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Waffles

September 25, 2009
5:27 PM
by: Uhockey

Carnevino, Las Vegas NV

Alright, I admit it – every time I travel I go out of my way to find excellent Italian food, yet outside of New York the experience always seems to lack something – the service at Spiaggia was terrible, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Carnevino, Food, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Sweetbreads, Vacation

September 24, 2009
11:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant Guy Savoy, Las Vegas NV

In September of 2008 I had reservations for dinner at Guy Savoy. At the time the menu seemed extravagant and the restaurant appeared to be a perfect way to cap off a great visit to Las Vegas – unfortunately some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Las Vegas, Macaroon, Nevada, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Sweetbreads, Truffle, Vacation

September 24, 2009
5:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Pinot Brasserie, Las Vegas NV

Managed by the Patina Restaurant Group and a team including former Beard Award winning Chef Joachim Splichal, Pinot Brasserie at the Venetian offers a unique look at the French Brasserie in a setting that isn’t quite the same as all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Croissant, Foie, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pinot Brasserie, Pork, 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

September 23, 2009
6:43 PM
by: Uhockey

Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, Atlanta GA and Enoteca San Marco, Las Vegas NV

Say what you will about it – I’m a planner. I book reservations, I have bags loaded three days in advance, I pack travel foods like a mother with a toddler and my schedule is crowded but rarely “overaggressive.” When … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlanta, Bread Basket, Dessert, Enoteca San Marco, Food, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pizza, Pork, Vacation

September 12, 2009
11:44 PM
by: Uhockey

The Gage, Chicago IL

Despite all the food-ventures of our visit, the main reason for visiting Chicago this time around was to see the opening date of U2’s American leg of the 360-tour. Wanting a high quality but somewhat early and quick dinner before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Food, Illinois, The Gage, Vacation

September 11, 2009
10:41 PM
by: Uhockey

L2o, Chicago IL

An obvious fan of food blogs, French chefs, and seafood I will fully admit that I’ve been a stalker of Chef Laurent Gras’ L2O Blog and Facebook page since shortly after the restaurant actually opened for business – hype, smart … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Croissant, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, L2o, Lobster, Macaroon, Pork, Souffle, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

September 11, 2009
4:23 PM
by: Uhockey

Blackbird, 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 Blackbird, Bread Basket, Chicago, Cornbread, Dessert, Foie, Food, Illinois, Pork, Sweetbreads, Vacation

August 3, 2009
1:24 AM
by: Uhockey

North Pond, Chicago IL

After three days of gastronomic delights in Chicago, my family and I parted ways around 5:30pm on Sunday with them having a 5 hour drive back to Toledo and myself catching a plane back to Cbus at 9:30. Goodbyes exchanged … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, North Pond, Pork, Souffle, Vacation

August 2, 2009
4:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Lou Malnati’s, Chicago IL

Having visited Art of Pizza when my family was too full to enjoy it, we opted for another go around with the windy city’s pizza after spending a few hours in Millennium Park and wandering about Michigan Avenue. Parking all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Food, Illinois, Italian, Lou Malnati's, Pizza, Vacation

August 2, 2009
12:37 AM
by: Uhockey

Alinea, Chicago IL

Greatness comes in degrees, especially in dining – what is great to one may taste ‘fishy’ or ‘bland’ to another; words like “challenging,” “avant garde,” and “evolutionary,” however, are far less open to interpretation are palate. Having experienced refined “greatness” … Continue reading →

Posted in Alinea, Bread Basket, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Grill, Ice Cream, Illinois, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

August 1, 2009
6:19 PM
by: Uhockey

David Burke’s Prime House, Chicago IL

After a lot of walking at the Gold Coast Art Festival, my family and I headed for our reservations at David Burke’s Prime House in the James Hotel for lunch. After the experience the night before at Spiaggia I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, David Burke's, Dessert, Foie, Food, Grill, Illinois, Lobster, Primehouse

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
11:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Spiaggia, Chicago IL

I’d almost given up on “haute Italian” before my May trip to New York. After less-than-amazing experience for excessive prices at Valentino, La Botte, and Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles/Santa Monica and vastly better quantity/quality experiences at “mid-range” Italian places … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Crab, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Illinois, Italian, Lobster, Octopus, Pork, Spiaggia, Tiramisu, Truffle

July 29, 2009
10:35 PM
by: Uhockey

Alana’s and Pattycake Vegan, Columbus OH

As my list of “Must Visit” restaurants in Columbus has dwindled through the past few years one name stood at the top of the list for some time – a glaring omission in the places I’d visited already – that … Continue reading →

Posted in Alana's, Bread Basket, Coffee, Columbus, Crab, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Jeni's, Ohio, Pattycake Bakery

July 3, 2009
11:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Luce Enoteca, Columbus OH

After dining all about High Street and catching a mid-day showing of Public Enemies back in Dublin, my family and I decided to make our way North for dinner – to visit a place I’d never been but had some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Columbus, Cornbread, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Lobster, Luce Enoteca, Ohio, Pizza