Category Archives: Bread Basket

February 15, 2009
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Ferry Plaza Seafood, San Francisco California

On a trip that included 8 days and 20ish meals plus myriad snacks and desserts, our first stop in San Francisco was the famous Ferry Plaza Marketplace for some fresh seafood at Ferry Plaza Seafood. To be fair, we were … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Crab, Dessert, Ferry Plaza, Food, San Francisco, Vacation

December 31, 2008
2:57 PM
by: Uhockey

Cafe Spiaggia, Chicago IL

Call it ignorant or whatever you like but as a midwesterner brought up on chain Italian and (even worse) chain pizza I still have problems today seeing Italian as “fine dining.” Sure I’ve been wowed by a handful of high-end … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Cafe Spiaggia, Chicago, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Illinois, Italian, Octopus, Pizza, Tiramisu, Vacation

December 31, 2008
7:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Tru, Chicago IL

Getting out of Trotter’s a bit later than expected I said goodbye to my pal and hopped into the waiting car on Armitage. I quickly flipped open my cellphone and placed a call…we were going to be late. “Not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Buttercake, Chicago, Coffee, Dessert, Illinois, Macaroon, Madeline, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Tru, Truffle, Vacation

December 30, 2008
9:42 PM
by: Uhockey

Charlie Trotter’s, Chicago IL

Going into my meal at Charlie Trotter’s I can honestly say I didn’t know what to expect. As I was meeting a friend I hadn’t seen in some time I certainly expected a good time, but despite Trotter being one … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Charlie Trotter's, Chicago, Dessert, Illinois, Lobster, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

November 1, 2008
7:40 PM
by: Uhockey

The Refectory, Columbus Ohio

I’ve been to Lola with Symon’s “Iron Chef” ideals, Handke’s with his Bocuse d’or credentials, and Rosendales with his Culinary Olympic feats…none of them can even hold a candle to the tastes and textures produced by Richard Blondin at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Columbus, Dublin, Food, Lobster, Ohio, Sweetbreads, The Refectory

October 18, 2008
10:11 PM
by: Uhockey

Handke’s Cuisine, Columbus Ohio

Perhaps I’ve been eating out too often and perhaps my standards have become too lofty…but dining out in Columbus has been relatively unimpressive recently aside from Kihachi. Don’t get me wrong, I love our local dining scene as a whole, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Columbus, Dessert, Foie, Handke's, Ohio, Souffle

September 28, 2008
4:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Craftsteak, Las Vegas Nevada

A fan of Chef Colicchio’s simple approach to locally grown high end ingredients and a general appreciation of great food and “vegas-y” steakhouses I was very much looking forward to our experience at Craftsteak – so much so that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Craftsteak, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 27, 2008
7:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Sensi, Las Vegas Nevada

To be fair, Sensi really didn’t have much of a chance….not that it tried too hard either. A meticulous planner, my dinner reservations going into Vegas were mapped out months in advance and my breakfast details planned out extensively. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Sensi, Vacation

September 27, 2008
2:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro (2), Las Vegas Nevada

As I am a very healthy eater approximately 29/30 days each month as part of my lifestyle, I haven’t even experienced the 20 best restaurants in Columbus, my home city. With that in mind, as a rule I generally don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vacation

September 27, 2008
4:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Alex, Las Vegas Nevada

Two beautiful young women simultaneously open the large wooden doors, one offering welcome and the other offering to take a picture; this is how dinner began at Alex. Entering the opulent dining room two more greeters appeared, one checking the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Las Vegas, Lobster, Madeline, Nevada, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 27, 2008
12:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Tableau, Las Vegas Nevada

Chatting on his Vertu in a strange language (something arabic I believe) I couldn’t help but notice my neighbor’s Constantin Patrimony series watch flashing in the sunlight of Tableau’s patio…clearly there was money around. When the waiter arrived to refill … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pancakes, Tableau, Vacation

September 26, 2008
1:09 AM
by: Uhockey

MiX Restaurant and Lounge, Las Vegas Nevada

MiX is a difficult review…on one hand you have fantastic service, incredible food, a view like no other, and a dining room that is simply jaw dropping in every way. On the other hand you have a lot of noise, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Gnocchi, Las Vegas, Lobster, Madeline, MiX, Nevada, Tasting Menu, Vacation

September 25, 2008
10:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Table 10, Las Vegas Nevada

Having gone to Delmonico just one day prior and leaving less than impressed with the overall experience, yet thoroughly pleased by the food I decided to hold off on more Emeril (or rather more bread pudding) until next trip and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Emeril's, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pizza, Table 10, Vacation

September 24, 2008
7:58 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Cirque, Las Vegas Nevada

Arriving in Vegas earlier in the day, I’d been awake for nearly 20 hours when I stepped into the Bellagio for my 7:30 reservation. Tired but excited I walked in and mentioned I had a reservation for one to which … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Las Vegas, Le Cirque, Lobster, Nevada, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

September 24, 2008
7:38 PM
by: Uhockey

Delmonico Steakhouse, Las Vegas Nevada

Having taken the early flight to Vegas and catching a quick breakfast at Payard, a late lunch at Delmonico was just what the doctor ordered…after all, it was 5:00PM EST. Not a steak eater, the choice may seem a tad … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Demonico, Dessert, Nevada, Vacation

September 24, 2008
1:24 PM
by: Uhockey

Payard Patisserie and Bistro, Las Vegas Nevada

Tucked away in the corner of Caesars Palace it is no wonder that many people do not even realize Payard exists, let alone the fact that it serves up some of the most delectable breakfast items in Vegas. Known for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Las Vegas, Nevada, Payard, Vacation, Waffles

August 16, 2008
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Lola, Cleveland Ohio

I’ve enjoyed Flay and been blown away by Batali, thus when Clevelander Michael Symon was named the new Iron Chef I knew it was only a matter of time before I made the trip to Lola. Having seen Chef Symon … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Cleveland, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Lola, Ohio, Sweetbreads

August 2, 2008
10:17 AM
by: Uhockey

Z Cucina di Spirito, Columbus Ohio

Quite frankly, the raw number of 5/5 reviews of this place speaks to two facts: #1) Too many people think of Olive Garden and Buca as ‘good Italian’ and simply haven’t been to enough quality Italian restaurants and #2) the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, Columbus, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Jeni's, Lobster, Ohio, Z Cucina di Spirito

July 30, 2008
10:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Rigsby’s, Columbus Ohio

Having completed a hectic month on the hospital wards, my intern, medical students, and myself decided a celebration was in order. Hailing from different states, countries, and cultures (two of them arriving in the states only months ago) with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Columbus, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Jeni's, Ohio, Rigsby's

July 25, 2008
10:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Deepwood, Columbus Ohio

Good is good and great is great. What Deepwood restaurant is right now is good with flecks of great. What Deepwood could become is great. Clearly there is talent in the kitchen and the staff, but that talent has yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Columbus, Deepwood, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ohio