Category Archives: Truffle

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 29, 2011
1:20 PM
by: Uhockey

Revel, Seattle WA

With plans to visit Vancouver and Richmond in the following days and a notable agenda focusing on their oft celebrated dim sum, izakaya, and noodles scene I knew that the less adventurous half of my family would need some acclimation … Continue reading →

Posted in Crab, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Pork, Revel, Seattle, Truffle, Vacation, Washington

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
10:22 PM
by: Uhockey

The Coterie Room, Seattle WA

I can’t deal with flying if I don’t go to the gym beforehand – it is just the way I am, I simply function better after lifting or running whether it be at home or on the road. With that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Pork, Seattle, The Coterie Room, Truffle, Vacation, 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 11, 2011
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Ancillary Eats, Los Angeles CA

No sooner had I returned from Chicago than I was repacking my bag for the city of angels and although this trip was prompted more by business than by pleasure a fortuitous clinic schedule allowed me to tack on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bhan Kanom, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Cake Monkey, California, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Fonuts, Food, French Toast, Groundworks Coffee, Joan's on Third, Los Angeles, Pizza, Pork, Stella Rossa, Truffle, Vacation

November 5, 2011
10:57 PM
by: Uhockey

Next “Childhood,” Chicago IL

The details of how I ended up seated at a two-top at Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’ Next – Childhood a mere five and a half hours after I’d been led up the stairs for Chris Nugent’s last tasting menu … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Next, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, 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

November 4, 2011
6:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Alinea [3], Aviary [2], The Office, Chicago IL

Those who know me will realize that I very rarely visit the same restaurant twice and save for a little breakfast spot in Hollywood the concept of visiting someplace three times is unheard of – unheard of until my most … Continue reading →

Posted in Alinea, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Lobster, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, The Aviary, The Office, Truffle, 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 6, 2011
6:31 PM
by: Uhockey

benu, San Francisco CA

To say I went into benu with high expectations would be an understatement – this was a meal I was so excited about that I literally could not wait to visit and after back-to-back disappointments at Commis and Meadowood plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbeque, benu, California, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Pork, San Francisco, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

July 30, 2011
4:02 PM
by: Uhockey

Clever Crow, Harvest, Fabian’s, Bono, Cowtown, Figlio, Columbus OH

There are some things I’m good at and from what I’ve been told organizing eating agendas, making reservations, and choosing great restaurants are a few of them. Having completed a five stop tour of some of Brooklyn’s best Pizzerias during … Continue reading →

Posted in Bono Pizza, Clever Crow, Columbus, Cowtown, Dessert, Fabian's, Figlio, Foie, Food, Harvest Pizzeria, Ice Cream, Jeni's, Ohio, Pizza, Truffle

June 18, 2011
1:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Avenues, Chicago IL

For my last dinner on this trip to Chicago the choice came down to Graham Elliot, Ria, or Avenues – not a bad one in the bunch from what I’d been told, but with one standing far above the others … Continue reading →

Posted in Avenues, Bread Basket, Chicago, Crab, Dessert, Food, Illinois, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

June 16, 2011
10:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Next "Paris 1906" and The Aviary, Chicago IL

To call the hype surrounding Chef Grant Achatz’s “NEXT” substantial would be the understatement of the year…or perhaps of last year since first the restaurant was named the “most anticipated restaurant in America” for 2010 and didn’t even start selling … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Illinois, Next, Pork, The Aviary, Truffle, Vacation

June 6, 2011
11:05 PM
by: Uhockey

No. 9 Park, Boston MA

While many touristy stops such as Durgin Park, Mike’s Pastry, Pizzeria Regina, and Union Oyster House come to mind when thinking of the Boston dining landscape there is perhaps no other location (save for the currently closed Olives) as significant … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Massachusetts, No. 9 Park, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

June 5, 2011
11:52 PM
by: Uhockey

L’Espalier, Boston MA

As one of the earlier East Coast members of the “farm to table” revolution and a regular amongst the “best of” lists in various local and regional publications dinner at L’Espalier was the easiest dining choice I made in all … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, L'Espalier, Lobster, Massachusetts, Pork, Souffle, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

June 5, 2011
1:18 AM
by: Uhockey

O Ya, Boston MA

Save for the newly appointed Restaurant at Meadowood the only stateside Michelin 3-Star I’ve not yet been is MASA and considering how frequently I visit New York this is admittedly no accident. Call me crazy or call me unrefined but … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Dessert, Foie, Lobster, Massachusetts, O Ya, Pork, Sushi, Truffle, Vacation

April 16, 2011
4:23 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Pre Catelan, Paris France

Our last full day in Paris would see us visit the sixth of the ten Michelin three-star establishments within the city limits – though to call Le Pré Catelan “within” city limits is almost a misnomer. Awaking early to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Le Pre Catelan, Paris, Truffle, Vacation

April 15, 2011
4:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Michel Rostang, Paris France

When someone asks me about the very best meal I had in Paris Michel Rostang is not the first name to come to mind, yet at the same time if I were asked to explain the most “classical French dining … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Lobster, Michel Rostang, Paris, Pork, Souffle, Truffle, Vacation