Category Archives: Truffle

November 3, 2012
8:09 PM
by: Uhockey

Crudo, Phoenix AZ

The Gist: http://crudoaz.com/ The Why: Helmed by Chef Cullen Campbell and highly praised by local palates I respect Crudo seems to have all the things I’d hope for in a local restaurant; high quality sourcing, a strong sense of community, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Crudo, Dessert, Phoenix, Pork, Truffle

September 15, 2012
7:50 PM
by: Uhockey

Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale AZ

The Gist: http://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/dining/bourbon-steak The Why: My friend Michael had suggested we check out something for Arizona’s restaurant week and while I generally do not fancy the “RW” concept due to limited menus, rushed service, and the sort of diners who … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Bourbon Steak, Bread Basket, Coffee, Foie, Food, Michael Mina, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle

August 25, 2012
8:50 PM
by: Uhockey

Distrito, Scottsdale AZ

The Gist: http://www.jdvhotels.com/dining/arizona/distrito The Why: Generally one to seek out European cuisines before those of Latin America or elsewhere I sometimes do crave Mexican cuisine and having been largely impressed by Barrio Café and La Condessa in the past I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Distrito, Food, Garces Trading Company, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Tasting Menu, Truffle

August 25, 2012
3:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Davanti Enoteca, Scottsdale AZ

The Gist: http://www.davantiscottsdale.com/ The Why: I’d always meant to visit the Davanti Enoteca in Chicago but my only visit was under somewhat strained circumstances – and when I say “strained” I mean my waistline in that I’d eaten breakfast at … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Davanti Enoteca, Dessert, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Phoenix, Pork, Scottsdale, Truffle

June 9, 2012
12:33 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] The NoMad, New York NY

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Intelligentsia, lost meals, Macaroon, New York, Pork, The Nomad, Truffle, Vacation

June 8, 2012
1:45 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Tocqueville, New York NY

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, lost meals, New York, Tasting Menu, Tocqueville, Truffle, Vacation

June 6, 2012
6:00 AM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Bouchon Bakery Rockefeller[2] and ‘inoteca, New York NY

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Food, lost meals, New York, Truffle, Vacation

May 26, 2012
6:14 PM
by: Uhockey

[lost meals] Vetri [2], Philadelphia PA

The lost meals entries consist of meals that occurred at various times throughout 2012 which, for any number of reasons, escaped my documentation – some due to a cross country move and a new job, some due to the Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, lost meals, Macaroon, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation, Vetri

May 19, 2012
8:01 PM
by: Uhockey

Rogue 24, Washington DC

The Gist: Taken directly from the website because I couldn’t possibly sum it up better myself, “Rogue 24 is all about the unexpected…to wildly imaginative dishes and the theater-like setup where the kitchen acts as a culinary stage. Rogue 24 … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Crab, DC, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Macaroon, Pork, Rogue 24, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation, Vidalia 24, Washington

May 18, 2012
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Elisir, Washington DC

The Gist: http://elisirrestaurant.com/ The Why: I missed Enzo Fargione at Teatro Goldoni during my previous visit – a tasting room that some called the best in DC – and with my Italian tooth not sated at Bibiana that afternoon plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, DC, Elisir, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Italian, Lobster, Pork, Truffle, Vacation, Washington

April 3, 2012
7:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Joe Beef, Montreal QC

The Gist: http://www.joebeef.ca/ The Why: Along with Au Pied du Cochon, David McMillan and Frédéric Morin’s 75-seat bastion of heavy locally sourced gluttony was at the top of my “to-dine” list when making my first visit to Montreal. Having garnered … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Dessert, Foie, Food, Montreal, Tiramisu, Truffle, Vacation

April 3, 2012
2:15 PM
by: Uhockey

LeMeac, Montreal QC

The Gist: http://restaurantlemeac.com/ The Why: After La Chronique the prior day for some rather formal French fare it seemed only logical to try a more casual Canadian take on the French Bistro for day number two. Having considered L’Express at … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, French Toast, LeMeac, Montreal, Truffle, Vacation

April 2, 2012
8:08 PM
by: Uhockey

Europea, Montreal QC

The Gist: http://www.europea.ca/index_en.html The Why: Jerrome Ferrer is kind of a big deal in and around Montreal –Relais & Chateaux, 4-Diamonds, and the praise of many gourmands follow his name and a place in the Chaine des Rotisseurs particularly caught … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Coffee, Dessert, Europea, Foie, Food, Lobster, Montreal, Truffle, Vacation

March 31, 2012
10:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Atelier, Ottawa ON

The Gist: http://www.atelierrestaurant.ca/ The Why: A trained Sommelier who later transitioned to cooking only to work under the tutelage of Grant Achatz, Marc Lepine’s Atelier was the primary reason for a brief stop in Ottawa en route to Montreal from … Continue reading →

Posted in Atelier, Bread Basket, Canada, Crab, Dessert, Ice Cream, Ottawa, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

March 18, 2012
6:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Next “El Bulli” and The Aviary [3], Chicago IL

The Gist: Achatz and Beran paying tribute to Adria at what is undoubtedly the most anticipated restaurant “opening” of 2012; 29 dishes taken from the El Bulli repertoire stretching from 1987 to 2010 and focusing on the growth and development … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Next, Pork, Tasting Menu, The Aviary, Truffle, Vacation

February 28, 2012
11:53 PM
by: Uhockey

Minetta Tavern, New York NY

It seems to me that there are few restaurants in New York City more polarizing than Minetta Tavern – even amongst people I know and respect some of them love it, some of them hate it, and some refuse to … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Minetta Tavern, New York, Pork, Souffle, Truffle, Vacation

February 28, 2012
11:26 AM
by: Uhockey

Eleven Madison Park [3], New York NY

My final day in New York would take me back to Eleven Madison Park for the third time. Rarely one to revisit restaurants it says a lot about my feelings for a place when I do so, let alone more … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Eleven Madison Park, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, New York, Tasting Menu, Truffle, 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 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

February 23, 2012
8:19 PM
by: Uhockey

Brushstroke, New York NY

…believe it or not, planning a trip to New York is far more difficult than planning a trip to someplace new – as a matter of fact, of all the places I travel yearly I almost always have the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouley, Brushstroke, Crab, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, New York, Pork, Sushi, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation