Category Archives: Truffle

April 14, 2011
4:11 PM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant Guy Savoy, Paris France

I don’t fancy the word “foodie” – it runs afoul with my sensibilities and makes me think of kids acting like everything offal is good, people lining up for food trucks, and all those folks who worship the Food Network … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Macaroon, Paris, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

April 14, 2011
12:23 AM
by: Uhockey

L’Astrance, Paris France

I was stunned – baffled even – the wind entirely removed from my sails; how could such a highly regarded establishment have failed to impress? With the Michelin 3-Star location previously ranking as number two on my list of “must … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, L'Astrance, Madeline, Paris, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

April 12, 2011
4:22 PM
by: Uhockey

Ledoyen, Paris France

To dine in a space nearly as old as your country of origin is a strange thing – to think that those who have preceded you are the men who fill artistic, literary, and historical texts…it would make the space … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, France, Ledoyen, Macaroon, Paris, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

March 29, 2011
12:21 AM
by: Uhockey

Ai Fiori, New York NY

Michael White has made quite a name for himself since I first ate his cuisine at Alto – a visit that was an unplanned walk-in when Anthos proved to be incapable of even the most basic aspects of running a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ai Fiori, Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Lobster, New York, Truffle, Vacation

March 28, 2011
5:21 PM
by: Uhockey

The Modern Bar Room, New York NY

There is a part of my food ramblings that will unfortunately remain lost in the void – a handful of meals from a work-related trip to New York that are annotated and photographed but of which my memory has faded … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, New York, The Modern Bar Room, Truffle, Vacation

February 19, 2011
5:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouley, New York NY

I’ll admit I was skeptical – I’d heard negative comments from a pair of trusted palates that the restaurant was old and tired – a relic resting on past glory despite the new location and positive reviews from Bruni and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouley, Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Food, Ice Cream, Macaroon, New York, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

February 19, 2011
1:31 AM
by: Uhockey

Corton, New York NY

If you’d have asked me what my top five “must visit” restaurants were prior to this most recent trip to New York you’d have heard only two ranked before Paul Leibrandt’s Corton – those being L’Astrance and Pierre Gagnaire’s flagship … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Corton, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Macaroon, New York, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

February 18, 2011
6:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Eleven Madison Park [2], New York NY

On June 24th 2008 my sister and I had a lovely meal at Danny Meyer’s Eleven Madison Park – the service was first-rate albeit a bit “hovering,” the food was excellent, and the room exquisite. Still relatively new to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Eleven Madison Park, Foie, Macaroon, New York, Pork, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

February 18, 2011
4:44 AM
by: Uhockey

Lincoln and Levain Bakery, New York NY

The evening of 3/17 would place one of my favorite bands in a venue at the top of my “must visit” list – Interpol at Radio City Music Hall. Having seen the band 6 times but never in their home … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Levain, Lincoln, New York, Pork, Truffle, Vacation

December 22, 2010
12:04 AM
by: Uhockey

Melisse, Santa Monica CA

Posted in Bread Basket, California, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Lobster, Los Angeles, Melisse, Santa Monica, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle

December 20, 2010
2:30 AM
by: Uhockey

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Joel Robuchon [2], Las Vegas NV

One year ago a woman named Dara Pierce served as one of the best reservationists I’ve ever worked with and a lovely meal at Joel Robuchon at The Mansion followed. Highlighted by Kamel Guechida’s desserts there was no doubt in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, Joel Robuchon, L'Atelier, Las Vegas, Macaroon, Nevada, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

December 19, 2010
3:07 AM
by: Uhockey

Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Las Vegas NV

Picasso came first from Serrano – the French masters came later; Robuchon, Savoy, Ducasse, and finally Gagnaire. Say what you will about Vegas, but without an overseas flight it is the only place (save for L’Atelier and Adour NYC) that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Vacation

December 18, 2010
7:07 PM
by: Uhockey

Julian Serrano, Las Vegas NV

…with a great meal at Sage the night before I’d had a chance to scope out the menu at Julian Serrano, the concept looked to be eclectic tapas with “something for everyone” and as such a great fit for our … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Julian Serrano, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Octopus, Tasting Menu, Truffle

December 18, 2010
12:57 AM
by: Uhockey

Sage, Las Vegas NV

While I cannot be certain of it I’m willing to wager that when Aria was conceptualizing their restaurant collection it was not Shawn McClain that they expected to steal the spotlight – a Beard Award winner in his own right, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Pork, Sage, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

November 5, 2010
11:08 PM
by: Uhockey

Schwa, Chicago IL

If you’re reading this site you are likely aware of Schwa, Chef Michael Carlson, the obscure reservations system, and even the GQ Article that vaulted the restaurant above other temples of molecular gastronomy as “The Most Revolutionary Restaurant in America.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Dessert, Illinois, Italian, Octopus, Pork, Schwa, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

August 27, 2010
10:09 PM
by: Uhockey

Vetri, Philadelphia PA

With Amis and Osteria setting the stage, Marc Vetri’s eponymous temple of contemporary Italian was “THE” destination restaurant of my visit to Philadelphia. Opened in 1998 and consistently named as one of the 40-best restaurants in the country by Gayot … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, Italian, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pork, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Truffle, Vacation, Vetri

June 29, 2010
10:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Lautrec, Farmington PA

To this point I still have no idea what I did to warrant this gesture, but when it was all said and done I had just completed an absolutely stunning meal and was sipping my coffee when my waiter appeared … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Farmington, Foie, Food, Lautrec, Macaroon, Madeline, Nemacolin, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

May 21, 2010
10:19 PM
by: Uhockey

VOLT Table 21, Frederick MD

I’ll be honest – I don’t watch Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, or any of those cooking shows…though I do enjoy Iron Chef on occasion. With that fact in mind, when I originally started planning my trip to DC I really … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Foie, Food, Frederick, Ice Cream, Macaroon, Maryland, Pork, Sushi, Table 21, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation, VOLT

May 21, 2010
12:31 AM
by: Uhockey

Citronelle, Washington DC

In planning the family trip to DC it must be noted that the trip itself was functioning as Christmas, Graduation, and Birthday for me – I worked overnight call for every major holiday this year and as such requested each … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Citronelle, DC, Dessert, Foie, Lobster, Michel Richard, Truffle, Vacation, Washington

May 18, 2010
12:38 AM
by: Uhockey

Restaurant Eve, Alexandria VA

In planning the family trip to DC it must be noted that the trip itself was functioning as Christmas, Graduation, and Birthday for me – I worked overnight call for every major holiday this year and as such requested each … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexandria, Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Ice Cream, Pork, Restaurant Eve, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation, Virginia