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Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant, Istanbul TR

Pudding Shop Eker Ayran Doner Kebap Sample Shish Kebap, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Corbaci Pepper, Rice Aubergine with Meat, Mashed Potatoes, Tomatoes, Corbaci Pepper Iskender Kebap, Kaymak, Tomatoes Tavuk Göğsü Opened by brothers Idris and Namik Çolpan in 1957 Lale Pastanesi is … Continue reading →

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Kahve Dunyasi (Şair Nedim Cd. No:13,) Istanbul TR

Kahve Dunyasi Carrot Cake Apple Honey and Cinnamon Cake Pain au Chocolat Double Chocolate Cookie Chocolate Fudge Cake Translated as Coffee World Kahve Dunyasi is a Thai brand with hundreds of outlets scattered across Asia and Istanbul, their store in … Continue reading →

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Hünkar Lokantası, Istanbul TR

Hünkar Lokantası Pomegranate Juice Housemade Bread Paca Corbasi – Lamb Trotter Soup, Vinegar, Garlic Imambayildi – Stuffed Eggplant, Rice Hummus Su Boregi – Beef Layer Pastry Hünkar Begendi – Eggplant Puree, Lamb Karsik Izgara – Sirloin Steak, Shish Kebap, Grilled … Continue reading →

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Mado (İstiklal Cd. No:84,) Istanbul TR

Mado Americano, Cookie Turkish Delight Baklava Pistachio Turkish Ice Cream Something of a chain with locations on each side of the Bosporus, Mado has made a name for itself with warm hospitality surrounding a large selection of Baklava, Ice Cream, … Continue reading →

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Zübeyir Ocakbaşı Taksim, Istanbul TR

Zübeyir Ocakbaşı Taksim Tea Bazlama Kozde Patlican – Roasted Eggplant Tulum Peyniri – Tulum Cheese Normal Cacik – Tzatziki, Olive oil Sebzeli Acili Kebap – Spicy Minced Lamb, Tomato, Red Onions, Corbaci Pepper, Yufka Tavuk Sis – Chicken Shish, Tomato, … Continue reading →

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Emirgan Sütiş Akaretler, Istanbul TR

Emirgan Sütiş Akaretler Americano, Pastry Simit, Rolls, Cereal Bread Kol Kiymali Boregi – Rolled Beef Borek Pastry Bal Kaymak – Buffalo Milk Clotted Cream, Honey Firin Sutlac – Baked Rice Pudding, Nuts A story dating back to Georgia in 1854, … Continue reading →

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Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını, Istanbul TR

Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını Lokma Simit, Savory Cookies, Sweet Cookies, Crackers Serving Istanbul since 1934 Tarihi Oktay Kurabiye Fırını has earned a reputation for Pastries baked in a wood oven and served starting at 05h00 daily. Family owned from the … Continue reading →

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Clark Street Cafe, Los Angeles CA

Clark Street Cafe Cold Brew Coffee Raspberry Hibiscus Shake, Whipped Cream Dark Rye Brownie Monkey Bread Kouign Amann Swedish Cardamom Bun Snickerdoodle Cookie Chocolate Chip Cookie Fried Chicken Sandwich, Coleslaw, Pickles, Mayo, French Fries Sonora Buttermilk Pancakes, 100% Real Maple … Continue reading →

Posted in 101 Coffee Shop, Bread Basket, Breakfast, California, Clark Street Cafe, Coffee, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Fosselman's, House Roots, Ice Cream, Los Angeles, pancake, Pancakes, Pork, Vacation Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Damian, Los Angeles CA

Damian Iced Horchata Latte – Amaranth Horchata, Maru Espresso Elote Asado – Shrimp Shell Mayonnaise Ceviche – Rock Fish, Poblano Leche de Tigre, Corn Guacamole – Herbs, Tostada Fried Chicken – Japanese Milk Bread, Pickles, Pasilla Mixe, Crema Burrito – … Continue reading →

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Hotcakes Bakes, Los Angeles CA

Hotcakes Bakes Almond Croissant Salted Caramel Bar Snickerdoodle Cookie, Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Tres Leches with Spicy Mango Cupcake Carrot Cake Cupcake Red Velvet Cupcake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake Opened in 2005 Hotcakes Bakes remains something of … Continue reading →

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Jon & Vinny’s Slauson, Los Angeles CA

Jon & Vinny’s AMERICANO, BISCOTTI APPLE FRITTER RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA, ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY, SESAME SEEDS CRISPY POTATO, PARMIGIANO, BLACK PEPPER WARM STRAWBERRY BREAD PUDDING, SOFT WHIP SPAGHETTI CARBONARA, PANCETTA, PECORINO ‘NDUJA SNICKERDOODLE COOKIE, MARTY’S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE FUNFETTI COOKIE, CHOCOLATE CHIP … Continue reading →

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“Best of” 2022 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

I’m tired as I write this. I’m not sure if it is “good tired” or exhausted, but 2022 was full and I’m feeling it. Full of work. Full of friends. Full of music. Full of travel. Full of loss. Full … Continue reading →

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Birdsong, San Francisco CA

Birdsong Reisling Shigoku Oyster, Chicken Fat, Cauliflower Mt. Lassen creek-raised Trout Loin cured in cedar, Shiso, Pine Needle / Mt. Lassen creek-raised Trout Tail prepared like Lox, Puffed Skin, Fresh Cheese / Mt. Lassen creek-raised Trout Roe, Custard of Grilled … Continue reading →

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Damnfine Pizza, San Francisco CA

Damnfine Pizza CLASSIC MEATBALLS – Pork, Beef and Veal Meatballs, Tomato, Jalapeño Béchamel, Garlic Crostini ALOTTA BURRATA – Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, Buratta Cheese, Red Pepper Flake Created by former-interior designer Laura Seymour Damnfine opened in early-2021 to serve … Continue reading →

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Automat, San Francisco CA

Automat Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Smoked Cheddar Biscuit Cinnamon Roll Cheezy Buddy – Double Smash Burger, Dill Pickled Onions, Garlicky Cheddar, Milk Bun Frankie’s Fries, Automatic Sauce Candy Cap Brick Toast – Candy Cap Mushroom Custard, Whipped Cream Cheese, Fuyu … Continue reading →

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b. patisserie [4,] San Francisco CA

b. patisserie Ham and Cheese Tartine – French Sliced Ham, Sliced Swiss Cheese, Béchamel, Chopped Parsley, Salt and Pepper Bostock, Apple Almond Croissant, Strawberry Kouign Amann Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cherry Oatmeal Toffee Cookie Rare to revisit Restaurants when traveling, even … Continue reading →

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The French Laundry [3,] Yountville CA

The French Laundry 2012 Dom Perignon Champagne Salmon Coronet Cheese Cracker Garden Cauliflower Soup, Toasted Hazelnuts, Grated Alba White Truffles Poached Pink Hopper Shrimp, Horseradish Gastrique Nantucket Bay Scallop Crudo, Satsuma Mandarin Dressing Grilled Japanese Big Fin Squid, Lemongrass Pistou … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Lobster, Macaron, Macaroon, Pork, Tasting Menu, The French Laundry, Truffle, Truffles, Vacation, Yountville Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Charter Oak Restaurant, St. Helena CA

The Charter Oak CHARTER OAK BREAD – House Cultured Butter GRILLED MEDJOOL DATES – Walnut Oil, Ham Garum CHICKEN WINGS – Calabrian Chiles STEAMED CALIFORNIA GROWN KOMACHI RICE – Cultured Butter DURUM WHEAT BUCATINI – Pork Ragu, Brassicas, Chili Condiment … Continue reading →

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The Model Bakery [2,] Napa CA

The Model Bakery English Muffin Model Wrap – Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Ham, Avocado, Hash Browns, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, Spinach Flour Tortilla Breakfast Sausage Sandwich – Scrambled Eggs, Pork Sausage, Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Roasted Red … Continue reading →

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SAN HO WON, San Francisco CA

SAN HO WON Buckwheat Tea Gamja Bokkeum – Potatoes, Sweet Soy Musaengchae – Radish, Salted Shrimp, Sesame, Ginger Dubu Jorim – Soy, Sesame Oil, Tofu, Red Pepper Galbi Mandu – Griddled Beef Dumplings, Mustard Sauce Sanma Pajeon – Mountain Yam, … Continue reading →

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