Category Archives: Croissant

September 25, 2009
11:41 AM
by: Uhockey

Mon Ami Gabi, Las Vegas NV

The day after a superb dinner at Guy Savoy (getting in later than my friends who were in Vegas to “party” and still waking up before them) I woke up early – feeling great I went for a run outside, … Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Croissant, Food, Las Vegas, Mon Ami Gabi, Nevada, Pork, 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 24, 2009
12:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bakery and Cafe Society Encore, Las Vegas NV

…you wake up after a meal at Joel Robuchon and the gym at Excalibur (really, it isn’t that bad) is the only free one in the city…you run your normal 6 miles with the amazing sort of energy that only … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe Society Encore, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Las Vegas, Macaroon, Nevada, Vacation, Waffles

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

July 31, 2009
4:27 PM
by: Uhockey

Hot Doug’s, The Art of Pizza, Vanille Patisserie, Chicago IL

While the “Chicago Steakhouse” holds some significance, ask most persons what they think of when they hear the phrase “Chicago Style” and you get pizza and hot dogs or hot dogs and pizza – simple “common” American comfort foods served … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Croissant, Dessert, Foie, Food, Hot Doug's, Illinois, Italian, Macaroon, Pizza, Pork, The Art of Pizza, Truffle, Vacation, Vanille Patisserie

May 20, 2009
11:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Bouley Bakery, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, New York NY

Getting up on my last day in New York was a bit of a hassle as my friend had a doctor’s appointment and as such I had to go to the train station in New Hyde Park even earlier than … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouley Bakery, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, La Maison du Chocolate, Macaroon, New York, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Vacation

May 17, 2009
2:04 PM
by: Uhockey

Egg Custard King, Kossar’s, Donut Plant, Babycakes, Jacques Torres, L’arte del Gelato, City Bakery, Momofuku Milk Bar, New York NY

After a great meal at Crop in Cleveland I made my way back to Toledo for the evening and subsequently flew out of Detroit the following morning with little in my belly aside from a salad from 7:00am (had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babycakes, Breakfast, City Bakery, Coffee, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Donut Plant, Egg Custard King, Jacques Torres, Kossar's, L'arte del Gelato, Momofuku Milk Bar, New York, Pork

April 30, 2009
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

La Boulange de Cole, San Francisco CA

Looking at my interview schedule I was a little bit sad – 8:00am until 4:30pm with three hospitals involved and scheduled trams/busses between each…a day in San Francisco and I wouldn’t be able to indulge my gastronomic desires for breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, La Boulange de Cole, Pork, San Francisco, Vacation

March 24, 2009
10:10 AM
by: Uhockey

La Provence, Los Angeles CA

Like any aspiring fan of all that is delicious I did my research – someplace that opens before 7am and has great baked goods and is near enough to Cedars-Sinai so that I can find parking and make my 8am … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, La Provence, Los Angeles, Macaroon, Vacation

March 22, 2009
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Sweet Lady Jane, Los Angeles CA

While some Angelos seem to believe that waiting in absurd lines at Sprinkles for sub-par cupcakes is “the thing to do,” I’ve already experienced Sprinkles and many other LA cupcakeries and been underwhelmed. While some (Vanilla and Yummy) have shined, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, California, Croissant, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Los Angeles, Sweet Lady Jane, Vacation

February 19, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Butler & The Chef Bistro, San Francisco CA

Quaint, tucked-away, the kind of place you have to know about or go out of your way to find – the definition of “a neighborhood gem.” No tourists, ample parking, lots of locals dining inside…I went to Paris when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Food, French Toast, Pork, San Francisco, The Butler and The Chef, Vacation, Waffles

February 18, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie, San Francisco CA.

“No picture, no picture, pictures not allowed” stated the small oriental lady behind the counter. Really – of bread? Get over yourself. After a night of the most gracious and unpretentious service ever at The French Laundry I find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulangerie, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Croissant, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Vacation

February 16, 2009
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Tartine Bakery, San Francisco CA

On my recent trip to San Francisco, the basic plan was as follows: Light bakery breakfast, small/moderate lunch, and fancy dinner. The first of these breakfasts was partaken at Tartine bakery and given the glowing reviews and Beard awards the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, California, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Food, Macaroon, San Francisco, Tartine Bakery

September 26, 2008
12:17 AM
by: Uhockey

Bouchon Bistro, Las Vegas Nevada

Thomas Keller needs no introduction…he is without a doubt the reigning sovereign of American “haute-cuisine.” With attention to detail that is unmatched and an approach to cooking (both as an art and as a business) that is beautiful and elegant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bouchon, Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, Dessert, Gnocchi, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vacation