Endo Edibles

April 25, 2022
11:20 AM
by: Uhockey

The Coffee Class Catering [5,] Las Vegas NV

The Coffee Class

Signature Salad – Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Walnuts, House Vinaigrette

Avocado Toast, Onion Jam, Bacon Bits, Heirloom Tomatoes, Micro Greens

Turkey Club Panini – Roasted Turkey Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Mayo, Rosemary Aioli, Ciabatta Bread

Cheesy Chicken Puff – Shredded Chicken, Gruyere Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Shallots, Puff Pastry

Baked Crème Brulee French Toast – Cinnamon Crumble, Maple Syrup, Orange Blossom Butter

Carrot Cake Scone – Cream Cheese Icing, Candied Pecans, Pineapple / Blueberry Blood Orange Scone – Blood Orange Scone, Blueberry Icing, Fresh Blueberries

Triple Chocolate Cookies – White Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Chips, Milk Chocolate Chips

Circus Animal Cookie Poptart – Raspberry Cookie Cream Filling, Raspberry Icing, Circus Animals Sprinkle Cookies

Mexican Chocolate Pop Tart – Mexican Chocolate Ganache, Ancho Chiles, Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Glaze, Cinnamon

Soon celebrating three years serving Sin City it was on the strength of prior office lunches that The Coffee Class was called on to cater Monday, and just like last four times Kyle Cunningham’s concept showed off its ability to please diners of varying backgrounds, ages and preferences including allergies or intolerances.

Coordinated and delivered by Chef Beth Ryan-Small it was on time that an abundance of trays were arranged, Beth’s newest Poptarts immediately commanding attention thanks to Raspberry Cream Cheese or Mexican Chocolate at first assertive with Cinnamon before spice dissipated into sweetness.

Next taking a look at two types of Scones including a reference-standard Orange version with Butter and Blueberries, those eschewing Animal-products will be happy to know The Coffee Class offers excellent Salads as well as Avocado Toast with or without Bacon.

Continuing on with Sandwiches, a dozen pressed-Paninis with Turkey, Bacon and Avocado gone fast, Puff Pastry stuffed with Chicken, Gruyere and roasted Vegetables also made fans thanks to complex flavors inside a light and delicate package.

Not forgetting destination-worthy French Toast with Crème Brulee thoroughly saturating buttery Brioche it was without Biscuits this time that extra space was afforded to equally noteworthy Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies that justify a trip across town.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, this lunch from The Coffee Class was unequivocally successful from Ingredients and presentation to cost and timeliness – exactly as one would hope from what might just be the city’s best under-the-radar experience.

RECOMMENDED: Turkey Club Panini, Avocado Toast, Carrot Cake Scone, Triple Chocolate Cookies, Baked Crème Brulee French Toast, Circus Animal Cookie Poptart.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 6:30a-4p Monday through Friday, 6:30a-5p Saturday through Sunday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.thecoffeeclass.com

April 23, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Al Solito Posto [3,] Las Vegas NV

Al Solito Posto

Focaccia – Garlic Herb Oil

Nonna’s Meatballs – Fried Polenta, Marinara, Basil

Fried Burrata Scarpetta – Tomato Pepper Stew, Super Green, Fried Basil

Spring Pea and Burrata Salad – Pea Tendrils, Pancetta, Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

Lasagna Al Forno – Handmade Pasta, Bolognese, Herbed Ricotta

Pappardelle Bolognese – Beef & Pork Ragu, Parmesan

Rigatoni alla Vodka – Calabrian Chili, Basil

Lobster Ravioli – Melted Tomato, Truffle Butter, Chives

Pea Agnolotti – Pea and Leaves, Mushrooms, Lemon, Ricotta Salata

Rabbit Porchetta – Sage, Pancetta, Polenta, Pan Jus

Chicken Parmigiana – Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Rosemary Breadcrumbs

Rigatoni – Tomato Sauce, Parmigiana

Nonna’s Potatoes

20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye

Italian Rainbow Cake – Chocolate Buttercream, Toasted Almonds

Apple Crostata – Brown Butter Crumble, Vanilla Gelato

Gelato – Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio

Tiramisu – Housemade Lady Fingers, Mascarpone Mousse, Espresso

Bomboloni – Fresh Cake Doughnuts, Raspberry Glaze, Nutella, Lemon Curd

Cheesecake – Sour Cream Chantilly, Strawberry Compote

Now serving Summerlin for over a year, and already “the Usual Place” for residents of Las Vegas’ affluent suburb, dinner on Saturday found Al Solito Posto near-capacity for a taste of Chef James Trees and team’s East Coast Italian Food.

Now fully occupying the former Brio Italian Grill at Tivoli Village, approximately 180 indoor seats filled plus several on the patio, it was after greetings at the hostess’ stand that ten guests were led to a table beneath locally made craftwork, service from General Manager Carlo Cannuscio’s front of house attentive and friendly without the theatrics of Carbone.

Boisterous but not exactly loud given the Prom-night crowd it was after deciding on Wine that Carte Blanche was deferred to the kitchen, complimentary housemade Focaccia plus Garlic Herb Olive Oil mixed tableside soon to arrive and consumed nearly as quickly.

Happy to see Chef Trees at the pass Appetizers consist of Soups, Salads and Antipasti, the Meatballs tight but not overworked adjacent a triangle of Cornmeal while the Fried Burrata is an ingenious riff on Mozzarella Sticks that comes across extra creamy with heat and an herbaceous finish.

Utilizing fresh Ingredients across the board, prices ranging $12-$23 for Starters and $19-$68 for Entrees a veritable bargain despite outpacing most of Las Vegas Boulevard, additional starters included a vibrant seasonal Salad before proceeding to Pastas including Rigatoni alla Vodka cooked perfect al dente and ribbons of Pappardelle that stand up to a Ragu that tastes like lots of love and time.

Able to do big volume thanks to skilled cooks and a sizable kitchen course two also featured Las Vegas’ best Lasagna before moving onto delicate Pea Agnolotti and a trio of Secondi including reference-standard Chicken Parm, medium-rare Steak and recently debuted Lobster Ravioli matching sweet Crustacean to Tomatoes and Truffle Butter.

Lucky to taste test Rabbit Porchetta, every bit as delicious as the version at Delmonico thanks to tender Saddle and Forcemeat wrapped in Pancetta on a bed of Polenta, Dolci delivers creamy Cheesecake and Gelato for those seeking the usual while Tiramisu with a tableside Espresso pour is light, balanced and a substantial upgrade from the standard slice.

Recently adding Bomboloni, a trio of Doughnuts with three different Fillings, tables seeking a showstopper are encouraged to choose between Italian Rainbow Cake that is more than appropriate for Birthdays or an Apple Crostata that is texturally masterful, the size of a whole Pie and served piping hot with a side of Vanilla Gelato waiting to be melted on top.

FIVE STARS: A year since opening even with Tivoli mobbed by Prom-goers Al Solito Posto is firing on all cylinders, plates ranging from light to hearty each well-executed while the service team led by Carlo Cannuscio provides for a memorable night of Food and Beverage in Summerlin.

RECOMMENDED: Fried Burrata Scarpetta, Spring Pea and Burrata Salad, Pappardelle Bolognese, Lasagna Al Forno, Rabbit Porchetta, Pea Agnolotti, Tiramisu, Apple Crostata.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Brunch and Lunch now offered, see the website for details.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.alsolito.com

Posted in Al Solito Posto, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Pork, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye, 20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye Steak, 20oz Prime Ribeye, 20oz Prime Ribeye Steak, Agnolotti, Agnolotti Pasta, Al Solito Posto, Almond, Almonds, Apple, Apple Crostata, Apples, Basil, Beef, Beef & Pork Ragu, Beef Shortrib, Beef Shortribs, Beef Steak, Bolognese, Bolognese Sauce, Bombolini, Bomboloni, Brandt Ranch, Bread, Bread Crumb, Bread Crumbs, Breadcrumb, Breast, Breasts, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Crumble, Burrata, Burrata Cheese, Butter, Buttercream, Buttercream Frosting, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, Calabrian Chili, Calabrian Chili Pepper, Calabrian Chili Peppers, Calabrian Chilis, Chantilly, Chantilly Cream, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmigiana, Chickens, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Gelato, Cinnamon, Coffee, Compote, Corn, Corn Meal, Cornmeal, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Chantilly, Crostata, Crumble, Crust, Curd, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Espresso, Farce, Focaccia, Focaccia Bread, Food, Foodie, Forcemeat, Fresh Cake Donut, Fresh Cake Donuts, Fresh Cake Doughnut, Fresh Cake Doughnuts, Fried Basil, Fried Burrata Cheese, Fried Burrata Scarpetta, Fried Polenta, Frosting, Garlic, Garlic Herb Oil, Gelato, Glaze, Gravy, Handmade Pasta, Hazelnut, Herb, Herbed Ricotta, Herbed Ricotta Cheese, Herbs, House Meatball, House Meatballs, Housemade Lady Fingers, Ice Cream, Italian Rainbow Cake, Jam, James Trees, Jelly, Jus, Lady Finger, Lady Fingers, Las Vegas, Lasagna, Lasagna Al Forno, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette, Lemons, Lobster, Lobster Ravioli, Lobsters, LV, Marinara, Marinara Sauce, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Mascarpone Mousse, Meatball, Meatballs, Melted Tomato, Melted Tomatoes, Michael Uzmann, Mint, Mints, Mousse, Mozzarella, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Nevada, Nonna’s Meatball, Nonna’s Meatballs, Nonna’s Potato, Nonna’s Potatoes, Noodle, Noodles, Nutella, NV, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pan Jus, Pancetta, Pappardelle, Pappardelle Bolognese, Pappardelle Pasta, Parm, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parmiggiano, Parmiggiano Cheese, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Parmiggiano Reggiano Cheese, Parmigiana, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Pea Agnolotti, Pea and Leaves, pea leaf, Pea Leaves, Pea Tendril, Pea Tendrils, Peas, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pistachio, Pistachio Gelato, Pistachios, Polenta, Porchetta, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Prime Ribeye, Rabbit, Rabbit Farce, Rabbit Porchetta, Rabbit Safddle, Rabbit Sausage, Rabbits, Ragu, Rainbow Cake, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Glaze, Raspberry Jam, Ravioli, Ravioli Pasta, Reggiano, Reggiano Cheese, Ribeye, Ribeye Steak, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta Salata, Ricotta Salata Cheese, Rigatoni, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Rigatoni Pasta, Risotto, Rosemary, Rosemary Breadcrumb, Rosemary Breadcrumbs, Safddle, Sage, Salad, Salads, Sauce, Sausage, Shortrib, Shortribs, Sin City, Sour Cream, Sour Cream Chantilly, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Spring Pea, Spring Pea and Burrata Salad, Spring Peas, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Compote, Sugar, Summerlin, Super Green, Tendril, Tendrils, Tiramisu, Tivoli Village, Toasted Almond, Toasted Almonds, Toasted Hazelnut, Toasted Hazelnuts, Tomato, Tomato Pepper Stew, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Truffle, Truffle Butter, Truffles, Vanilla, Vanilla Gelato, Vegas, Vin, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, Vodka, Vodka Sauce

April 22, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

CRAFTkitchen Catering [26,] Henderson NV

CRAFTkitchen

Smoked Cheddar Biscuits, Italian Sausage Gravy

Chicken and What – Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Maple Syrup, Waffles

Ham and Cheddar Quiche with Chives

Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Braised Short Ribs with Onions and Peppers

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Gluten Free Oatmeal Fruit Cookies

Morning Bun Kouign Amann

Ube Bread Pudding, Coconut Sauce, Toasted Coconut

Always happy to #supportlocal with an office favorite, CRAFTkitchen once again catered on Friday, Chef Blinn predictably arriving early with all the necessary items and this time presenting attendees with “Breakfast for Lunch” for the 8th time.

Previously taking on Mexican and Asian themes, but this time squarely in the Henderson hot-spot’s wheelhouse, it was only partly from CRAFTkitchen’s current menu that nine items were presented, savories starting with Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuits that are lovely on their own but even better topped with Italian Sausage Gravy.

Always well-portioned and fair-priced, a group of twenty-five getting their fill with plenty of leftovers packed to-go, it was alongside these that guests enjoyed Braised Short Ribs plus Quiche, the latter featuring flaky Crusts, Ham and Cheese.

Not about to forget CRAFTkitchen’s “Chicken and What,” a day-one signature upgraded that remains exemplary, those seeking something sweeter were left to choose from two Cookies including an indelible Kitchen Sink and textbook Kouign Amann pitted against Ube Bread Pudding ready to be bathed in sweet Coconut Sauce.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone CRAFTkitchen has always gone the extra mile to assure off-site dining is every bit as delicious as inside the Restaurant on South Eastern, and although it is fun to get creative sometimes this Breakfast-for-Lunch sampling was a generous reminder of what has made Jaret and Tami’s place great from day one.

RECOMMENDED: Every single dish.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: See the website for sample catering items, Family Meals and current menu, or contact the Restaurant directly with a budget and let them do what they do best.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.craftkitchenlv.com

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April 22, 2022
8:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Suzuya Patisserie, Las Vegas NV

Suzuya Patisserie

Cream Puff

Custard Pudding

Yuzu Panna Cotta

Rasuku

Relocated to 7365 South Buffalo Drive in January 2020 Suzuya Patisserie has continued their focus on Japanese Cakes ever since 2012, a quartet of items delivered to the office on Friday showing quite well from a delicate Cream Puff to Macarons coveted by others.

A dream since childhood for Chef Misuzu whose work is complimented by Chef Michael Plourde, ex-Paid In Full, additional items tasted included citrus Panna Cotta and traditional Sugar Rusk plus “Custard Pudding” with a base of bittersweet Caramel.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone. By declining to cater twice in the past despite close proximity and a menu of Crepes and Sandwiches Suzuya seems content with their current business and for those in the area Misuzu and Mike’s Pastries are worth checking out.

RECOMMENDED: Custard Pudding, Cream Puff.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 7a-6 M through Friday, 7a-4p Weekends.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.suzuyapatisserie.com

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April 20, 2022
11:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Milpa Catering [12,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa Catering

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Short Rib Barbacoa

Adobo Chicken

Cilantro, Cabbage, Radish, Pickled Onion, Lime

Guacamole

Handmade Corn Tortillas

Romaine & Jicama Salad – Romaine Lettuce, Jicama, Cucumber, Red Onion, Radish, Cranberry, Pepitas, Pomegranate, Queso Fresco, Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Tortilla Chips

Corn Esquites – Roasted Corn, Jalapenos, Cotija

Arbol Potatoes

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easter Conchas

Debuted in early 2021 Milpa took over the former Elia space at 4226 South Durango Drive, its off-kilter location unfortunately easy to miss despite the fact that Chef DJ Flores is cooking some of the best contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Las Vegas.

Part Molino and also a sit-down Café, with stone-ground housemade Tortillas a point of pride, Milpa’s focus is a healthier sort of Mexican Fare built largely from local Ingredients, and although not everyone will appreciate that difference the ones that do will be rewarded by every bite.

Ordered for delivery on Wednesday, a Milpa employee arriving on time with plenty of serviceware and utensils, it was not long before staff piled their plates with everything from fragrant Rice to spicy Spuds, while Corn Esquites channel Elotes minus all the Mayonnaise.

Raised in Vegas with skills developed under thinkfoodgroup and Too Hot Tamales before staging at Quintonil in Mexico City, Chef Flores created Milpa after time at Chica in The Venetian, though the authenticity of this project far outpaces anything from Lorena Garcia whether it be Salad or roasted Meats.

Well-priced for the quality, roughly $15 per person providing more than enough of everything to go around, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa are all praiseworthy and made fresh daily, as are Concha served during early hours and Cookies featuring Chocolate Chips, Granulated Sugar, Cinnamon and Abuelita.

Further making fans with a Romaine & Jicama Salad, whether eaten as intended or using its constituents as Taco toppings, Chef Flores’ handmade Tortillas are medium-thick, soft and with the perfect amount of flex such that one is enough to support tender Short Ribs, plump Shrimp or juicy Chicken plus accoutrements.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Milpa achieves the rare trifecta of healthy, affordable and delicious, all while utilizing time honored techniques plus largely local Ingredients to produce Mexican Cuisine that outpaces places deemed “Fine Dining” on The Strip.

RECOMMENDED: Corn Esquites, Tortillas, Guacamole, Romaine & Jicama Salad, Short Rib Barbacoa, Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies, Conchas.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow milpa_lv on Social Media for daily specials, pop-ups and business hours that currently stand at 10am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday, closed Thursday, 10am to 7pm Friday, 9am to 7pm Saturday and 9am to 4pm Sunday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.milpalv.com

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April 18, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

ShangHai Taste Catering [15,] Las Vegas NV

Shanghai Taste

House Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake with Shrimp

House Fried Fat Noodles with Beef

Sheng Jian

Scallion Pancakes

Old Fashion Shanghai Style Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs

Kao Fu

Tucked inside Suite 104 of 4266 Spring Mountain Road, it was via contacting ShangHai Taste directly that catering was coordinated on Monday, GM Joe Muscaglione arriving at 11:30am-sharp with seven items portioned large enough for sharing.

Still the top destination in Shanghai Plaza at the corner of Arville Street, family recipes handed down to Chef Jimmy Li comprising a concise menu of scratch-made plates, it was with all items carefully-packed and temperature appropriate that most got started with Fried Rice, a bit of tooth welcomed amidst Sausage, Egg and Soy while Sweet Sour Pork Ribs remain a surprising staff-favorite thanks to tender Flesh easily stripped from the Bone.

Now the fifteenth time delivered, though Jimmy’s years at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu will find many locals familiar with his authentic brand of cooking, fans of Soup Dumplings, or XLB, will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard, and whether one prefers Pork, Beef, Shrimp, Crab or even Gluten Free the textures and flavors are great, as too are the fried version entitled Sheng Jian with Sesame Seeds.

Again impressing with House Fried Fat Noodles, each strand slick and slightly chewy tossed with Steak, Stir-fried Rice Cakes traditionally known as Chao Nian Gao remain a personal favorite thanks to sticky-soft pillows with Salt and a bit of sweetness.

Only offering one Dessert, not “American” by any stretch, remaining stomach capacity saw Red Bean Dumplings skipped this time while guests with a sense of adventure enjoyed steamed Wheat Gluten Kao Fu with Mushrooms, fermented Soy and Ginger.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Chef Jimmy Li and Joe Muscaglione have created something truly special inside Shanghai Plaza, and those seeking Las Vegas’ best Shanghainese Cuisine will find no better than Shanghai Taste when accounting for cost, quality and customer service.

RECOMMENDED: Sheng Jian, Shanghai Fried Rice Cake, House Fried Fat Noodles, Old Fashion Shanghai Style Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs, Scallion Pancakes, Kao Fu.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open daily from 11:00am until 9:00pm. Call 702-570-6363 or hop on Yelp! to make reservations.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.facebook.com/ShanghaiTasteLV

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April 15, 2022
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Wicked Donuts [5,] Las Vegas NV

Wicked Donuts

Original Glazed Raised Donut – Vanilla Bean Glaze

Glazed Buttermilk Cake – Vanilla Bean Glaze

Maple Iced Raised – Maple Icing

Apple Crumble Donut – Apple Glaze, Apple Chunks, Graham Cracker Crumble

Apple Pear Fritter – Spiced Apple Pear Vanilla Cardamom Glaze

Triple Chocolate Cake – Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Icing

Cookies & Cream Raised – Vanilla Milk Icing, Oreo Crumble

Sticky Sinn-a-Bun Cake Donut – Sticky Glaze, Pecans

Now serving Sin City for nearly two years it was via online ordering that a baker’s dozen Wicked Donuts were delivered to the office on Friday, mostly simple selections showing-off Pastry Chef Robert Teddy’s scratch-made bases.

Now open at 5:30am daily it was from the seasonal menu that eight styles were tasted, classics both Raised and Cake buttery with premium handmade toppings including real Vanilla Bean, fresh Fruit and rich Chocolate Ganache.

Offering roughly two-dozen flavors daily, in addition to freshly-fried minis available in a keto-friendly fashion, any discussion of Wicked Donuts should begin with the base, buttery Brioche or toothsome Cake best allowed to shine beneath tangy Buttermilk or Vanilla Glaze, though upgrading to real Maple or Milk & Cookies is advised.

Next indulging in old favorites, the Praline-esque Sticky Sinn-a-Bun continuing to occupy rarefied air as one of Las Vegas’ best Donuts, Chef Teddy’s Apple Pear Fritter finally delivers a desired amount of Fruit while the Apple Crumble Donut is also delicious.

Eschewing Artificial Colors or Preservatives, a fact pertinent to Cream-filled choices that may be left in a conference room or kitchen at room temperature, the slightly-smaller Triple Chocolate Cake poses no such concern as two were devoured no less than 60 seconds after the box was opened.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: An experienced palate will immediately notice Wicked Donuts quality matches or out-performs anyone locally from Toppings-to-Base, though Pink Box still sets the bar high for variety.

RECOMMENDED: Sticky Sinn-a-Bun, Triple Chocolate Cake, Apple Crumble Donut.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 5:30am until sold-out daily. Check the website for online ordering and follow @wicked_donuts and @wickeddonutsusa on Social.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.wicked-donuts.com

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April 13, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Graffiti Bao Catering [25,] Las Vegas NV

Graffiti Bao

Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing

Sticky Green Beans – Honey, Sweet Soy, Almonds, Crispy Garlic

Crispy Wings – Secret Seven Chili Rub

Braised Short Ribs – Chili Jam, Mint, Lime, Folded Bao Buns

Prawn & Pork Spring Rolls – Plum Sauce

The Bao Dog – Sesame Seed Bao Bun, Ketchup, Special Sauce

Graffiti Burger – Smashed Onion Burger, Cheese, Bacon, Red Leaf Lettuce, Pickled Peppers, Special Sauce, Pickles, Martin’s Potato Bun

Seasoned Crinkle Fries

Chicken Egg Fried Rice – Roasted Chicken, Toasted Chili Sauce, Crispy Chicken Skin

Kung Pao Chicken Bao Buns – Natural Chicken, Bell Pepper, Chili Sauce

BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms

Szechuan Beef Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Szechuan Peppers, Scallions

Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce

Nutella Bao Buns

Previously discussing Chef Marrone’s background here, time with Tao Group unequivocally involved in Asian Cuisine capable of satisfying both discerning diners and folks that typically gravitate to Panda Express, it was on time Wednesday that a Graffiti Bao employee arrived with everything necessary, professionalism and safety never in question.

Opting for old favorites from a menu that offers far more diversity than its brevity suggests, the Graffiti Burger was predictably the first stop for many, and although the tender Meat and fresh Toppings were highly praised Graffiti Bao’s Chicken Fried Rice remains a fan-favorite thanks to toasted Chiles and bits of fried Skin on top.

Onward to Green Beans slicked with Honey, the quality of Graffiti Bao’s sourcing shows well from Protein to Produce, five styles of the Restaurant’s eponymous Buns satisfying diners on this day with the BBQ Pork a favorite for many but the Pulp Fiction referencing Royale with Cheese also pretty tough not to enjoy.

Neglecting White Rice to save stomach capacity for better things, at least three whole Scallion Pancakes devoured over the course of an hour, Marrone’s Braised Short Ribs with folded Bao saw a whole tray emptied nearly as quickly.

Rounding out the allotment with Crispy Wings and Spring Rolls, the latter often overlooked but amongst the best of their kind thanks to an oilless exterior housing plenty of meat and flavor, it was with plenty of Leftovers packed that staff was sated and already looking forward to the next time Graffiti Bao is ordered.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Graffiti Bao sets a very high standard in terms of customer service, while every Item across 23 orders has been nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to a broad range of diners.

RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, Braised Short Ribs, Sticky Green Beans, Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls, Graffiti Burger, The Bao Dog.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Southwest location is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Follow @GraffitiBao for specials including those at the re-opened original in T-Mobile Arena and up in Utah.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.graffitibao.com

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April 11, 2022
11:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Naked City Express Catering [10,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

Buffalo 22 Pizza – White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Crispy Garlic, Hot Honey, Roasted Garlic Crust

Guinea Pie – White Garlic Sauce, Spinach, Grandma’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni

Charcuterie Salad – Spinach, Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Salami, Ham, Turkey, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet – Red Sauce, Meatball, Housemade Italian Sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Garlic Buns

BBQ Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Oreo Brookie

Oreo Brookie with Walnuts

Historically the first Restaurant ever selected to #supportlocal with lunch at the office, and reprising their catering role several times since, it was on Monday that Naked City Pizza delivered from the Blue Diamond Road “Express” location approximately ten minutes away.

The 22nd time bringing Christopher and Michael Palmeri’s Pizza Shop off-site, indoor dining now reopened brand-wide, it was minutes prior to 11:30am that Michael arrived with a glut of items, easily enough Food for twice the number of guests with plenty of leftovers for later.

Presenting everything temperature appropriate it was not long before first-shift lunchers called dibs on Slices, Cup n’ Char Pepperoni predictably proving popular atop melted Mozzarella and housemade Sauce with plenty of Herbs, as did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives famous Guinea Pie featuring White Garlic Sauce and Grandma Palmeri’s Meatballs.

Slinging Sin City’s best Chicken Wings, a few dozen devoured in minutes, Salad again proved popular with those seeking something lighter while the Buffalo 22 Pizza continues to make waves with dueling Meats, White Sauce, Crispy Garlic and Mike’s Hot Honey.

Continuing with Garlic Buns, slices continued to be enjoyed alongside the Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet while Dessert consisted of housemade Brookies impregnated with Oreos that taste great warm, cold or even two days later.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone there is a reason Naked City Pizza has been serving Sin City for over a decade, and so long as Christopher and Michael continue to work as hard as they always have there is little doubt that any order will delight a crowd whether at the Shop or delivered.

RECOMMENDED: Guinea Pie, Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Oreo Brookies with Walnuts.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: www.nakedcitylv.com/catering for large parties and follow @ncpslv for specials such as the bargain family packs.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.nakedcityexpress.com

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April 10, 2022
1:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Guanajuato Bakery, Fort Worth TX

Guanajuato Bakery

Concha

Ojos de Buey (Besos) (Yoyo de Fresa y Coco)

Quesadilla de Elotes

Polvoron Tricolor

Marranitos

Cortadillo (Mantequillo)

Tres Leches Vanilla

Part of the Fort Worth dining scene since 2005 Guanajuato Bakery knows a thing or two about Pan Dulce and beginning at 6:00am daily the continuous flow of traffic through 3319 East Belknap Street suggests customers trust the space for everything from Concha to custom Cakes.

A sizable footprint in the Northeast, mostly Mexican clientele and signage in Spanish creating an environment not unlike what one might find in a Mexico City Panaderia, it is using tongs that items are gathered from a dozen racks or cases, 90-cent Bread and 80-cent Cookies par for the course but far better here than elsewhere.

Smart to start with Concha featuring an airy crumb and crunchy topping, Guanajuato’s Cornbread Muffin a stark contrast in terms of moisture as well as density, fans of Gingerbread Pigs called Marranitos will find this one more aromatic than most while the three-color Polvoron is expectedly crisp and sugary.

Using slightly different nomenclature for a sprinkled slice of Cake more commonly sold as Cortadillo and dubbing a delicate Besos “Yoyo de Fresa y Coco” there is no mistaking Tres Leches regardless of name or background and the $3.50 wedge is worth every penny thanks to a delicate sponge, abundance of Condensed Milk and creamy whipped Topping.

www.guanajuatobakery.com

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April 10, 2022
12:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Goldee’s Barbecue, Fort Worth TX

Goldee’s Barbecue

Brisket, Pork Ribs, Sausage, Kennedale Stew, Housemade Bread, Pickles, Onions

Banana Pudding

Bread Pudding

While Snow’s and Franklin remain in the top 10 of Texas Monthly’s heralded Barbecue rankings a lot has changed during the past two years, several spots going beyond the “trinity” rapidly earning accolades but Goldee’s Barbecue in Ft. Worth carrying the number one spot without a lot of spectacle, luxury or “creativity.”

The brainchild of five twenty-somethings using little more than Post Oak, Seasoning and top-quality Meat from Creekstone Farms Goldee’s derives its name from an old F-250 used to pull around the group’s first smoker, though through time and training with some of Texas’ very best Pitmasters the crew and their technique is anything but amateur.

Introduced to Texas Barbecue at a young age, Lane Milne, Dylan Taylor, Jonny White, Nupohn & PJ Inthanousay each contributing to the space on Dick Price Road, guests will find Goldee’s with a queue from two-hours prior to opening Friday through Sunday with Brisket usually gone long before the listed 3:00pm closing.

Debuted early in the pandemic at an abandoned building on the southeast side of Ft. Worth, a splash of paint and some tables seemingly the only upgrades aside from a line of offset smokers, it is at a distance that the smell of wood is evident such that by the time one is inside appetite is near-ravenous.

Taking no shortcuts with Bread and Pickles made on-site, free Beer and Bottled Water a bonus for those who brave the line, Brisket, Ribs and Sausage are all mandatory though the Brisket is undeniably the star thanks to a relative lack of Salt and perfectly rendered Fat that lets top quality Angus hold the spotlight for itself.

No less impressive with Ribs more peppery than sweet, nor Sausage that snaps to give way to a medium-grind, Sides seem basic save for hearty Pork gravy on rice…but who really cares when Dessert on Sunday includes thick Bread Pudding and an extra creamy Banana version with crumbled Wafers and a hint of Cinnamon?

www.goldeesbbq.com

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April 10, 2022
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

iheart Kolache, Farmers Branch TX

iheart Kolache

BBQ Beef Kolache

Turkey and Swiss Kolache

Sausage Gravy Kolache

Strawberry Kolache, Cream Cheese Kolache

Registered to Yi Family Enterprises with a dead-link website it seems hard to believe Iheart Kolache survived the pandemic, let alone the fact that this cozy Farmers Branch Café has been in business since 2014.

Serving little more than the Czech specialty, a few Pastries plus Cronuts it is from a husband-and-wife team that the space at 13901 Midway Road offers over two-dozen savory varieties daily, prices ranging $1.69 to $3.40 par for the course and each warmed up it a microwave so contents are hot and steamy.

Ranging from “Walk on the Border” to “Meal in One” it seems safe to say Iheart’s Kolaches come well-stuffed, the BBQ Beef an admitted disaster that tastes like sugared Tomato Sauce while Turkey with Swiss and hearty Sausage Gravy each fare far better.

Easier to taste the Dough with sweet selections, raised and yeasty with just a bit of Sugar, both Cream Cheese and Strawberry were decent if not spectacular thanks to store-bought Ingredients in the center that can’t hold up to the likes of Pearl Snap or others who make their own Fillings from scratch.

www.facebook.com/pages/I-Heart-Kolache/344294309058348

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April 10, 2022
7:40 AM
by: Uhockey

Maple Leaf Diner, Dallas TX

Maple Leaf Diner

Poutine – French Fries, Cheese Curds, Brown Gravy

Chicken, Bacon & Waffles – Fried Chicken Breast, Bacon, Belgian Waffles, Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Cream Puffs

Chocolate Chunk Walnut Brownie Cookie

Butter Tart

Nanaimo Bar

Although Maple Leaf Diner’s raison d’etre is reportedly ownership’s craving for Canuck Cuisine a look at the menu suggests no shortage of concessions, nearly 2/3 of the options leaning into non-descript origins such as Burgers, Benedicts and piles seemingly intended for Man v. Food.

The brainchild of Michael Delaurier and his Ontario native wife Debra Maple Leaf Diner opens at 7:00am daily, items proudly promoted as featured by Food Network or Paula Dean a focal point and entirely self-indulgent such as “Chicken, Bacon & Waffles” needlessly topped with Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Cream Puffs on toothpicks.

Home to enormous portions and fair prices that help explain the spot’s popularity, though American Bacon, Chicken Strips no better than the grocer’s freezer and fake Maple Syrup are all a disgrace to Canada, Poutine fares better in its tradition form with thick-cut Fries, squeaky Curds and uncomplicated Gravy.

The sort of place where one might be called “sweet pea,” “hun,” “darlin’” and “doll” in less than 30 minutes Desserts hail from Pastry cases at the front, a “stuffed” Chocolate Chunk Walnut Brownie Cookie dry, dull and unnecessary while Nanaimo Bars and Butter Tarts are authentic and delicious.

www.mldiner.com

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April 9, 2022
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Revolver Taco Lounge (La Resistencia,) Dallas TX

Revolver Taco Lounge

Frozen Mezcalita – Blue Weber Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, Agave, Lime

Moondancer Oyster – Grapefruit, Champagne Vinaigrette, Cucumber Foam, Cucumber Flower

Sandwichito – Japanese Kegani Hokkaido Hairy Crab, White Truffle Butter, Siberian Supreme Caviar, Brioche

Atun Crudo – Albacore Tuna, Orange, Citrus, Red Onion, Serrano Peppers, Herbs, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Tostadas

Sopa Azteca – Caldo de Pollo, Chiles, Spices, Epazote, Crema, Queso Fresco

Taquito de Hongo Tatemado – Grilled Mushrooms, Squash Blossom, Queso Menonita, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa, White Heirloom Corn Tortilla

Taquito de Lenguado – Grilled Dover Sole, Sage Soubise, Garlic Flower, Watercress, Fried Sage, Red Heirloom Corn Tortilla

Atun Azul y Consomme de Nectarine – Blue Fin Tuna, Nectarine Consommé, Sesame Oil infused with Chile de Arbol, Scallions, Fennel

Carne Asada – Snake River Farms Wagyu Tenderloin, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Guayabate, Onion, Thyme, Wild Tomatillo and Chile de Arbol Salsa, Frijoles Puercos, Heirloom Corn Tortillas

Postre – Lemon Tequila Curd, Shortbread, Crema, Crunchy Corn

Called “La Resistencia” the prix-fixe menu at Deep Ellum’s Revolver Taco Lounge remains something of a secret, Regino Rojas’ reinvention of the tiny indoor dining space occurring as a result of the pandemic and seating a small number of guests Thursday through Saturday.

Held in a room affectionately called “Purepecha,” an indigenous group that has long inhabited Michoacán, La Resistencia focuses on ancient techniques and Ingredients including Corn imported weekly from Oaxaca to create an eight-course tasting prone to seasonal inspiration.

Currently $150 per person, a price commiserate with Revolver’s inventive Tacos that have captured the attention of hipsters throughout DFW, it is with a pair of servers that the self-trained Chef cooks in plain view, an Oyster Amuse bracing but beautiful and well paired to a stiff Margarita kissed by Mezcal.

Progressing similar to a French tasting menu, the two-bite “Sandwichito” not especially Mexican yet undeniably delicious as premium Hokkaido Crab arrives soaked with Butter beneath Caviar on Toast, Atun Crudo eats much like Ceviche thanks to spice and Citrus but with Olive Oil adding texture.

Onward to Soup, a generous bowl of dark Broth teaming with Chicken and aromatics plus melted Cheese and Cream, it is here that Rojas’ hand-nixtamalized Corn takes center stage, first as a White Heirloom Corn Tortilla beneath Squash Blossoms and Mushrooms followed by perfectly grilled Dover Sole on soft Red Corn coated in Sage Cream.

Throttling back with tender Blue Fin in Nectarine Consommé, dots of Oil adding smoke and Salt, La Resistencia’s main course lets Ingredients do the talking from medium-rare Wagyu and Foie Gras to porky Beans, housemade Salsa and eight handmade Tortillas in at least four colors.

Smart to keep Dessert small and simple, Lemon Tequila Curd on Shortbread given texture by Cream and Corn Nuts, it is with the bill paid that diners emerge in the thick of Deep Ellum’s nightlife with a deeper understanding of what Mexican cuisine can look like in America when it is created with skill and respect.

www.revolvertacolounge.com/purepecha

Posted in Crab, Dallas, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, La Resistencia, Pork, Revolver Taco Lounge, Revolver Taco Lounge La Resistencia, Tasting Menu, Texas, Truffle, Truffles, Vacation Tagged Agave, Albacore Tuna, Albacore Tuna Fish, Arbol, Arbol Chile, Arbol Chiles, Arbol Chili, Arbol Chilis, Arbol Pepper, Arbol Peppers, Arbols, Atun Azul y Consomme de Nectarine, Atun Crudo, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Tenderloin, Bell Pepper, Bell Pepper Salsa, Bell Peppers, Blossom, Blossoms, Blue Fin Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna Fish, Blue Weber, Blue Weber Tequila Blanco, Bluefin Tuna, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Bread, Brioche Toast, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Caldo de Pollo, Carne Asada, Caviar, Champagne, Champagne Vinaigrette, Cheese, Chicken, Chickens, Chile de Arbol, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Chiles, Chiles de Arbol, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Citrus, Cocktail, Cocktails, Consomme, Corn, Corn Tortilla, Corn Tortillas, Cow, Cows, Crab, Crabs, Cream, Crema, Cress, Crudo, Crunchy Corn, Cucumber, Cucumber Flower, Cucumber Flowers, Cucumber Foam, Cucumbers, Curd, Custard, Dallas, Deep Ellum, Dessert, Desserts, Dover Sole, Dover Sole Fish, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Egg, Eggs, endoedibles, Epazote, Fennel, Fish, Fish Egg, Fish Eggs, Fish Roe, Flower, Flowers, Foam, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Foodie, Fried Sage, Frijoles, Frijoles Puercos, Frozen Mezcalita, Garlic, Garlic Flower, Garlic Flowers, Grape Tomato, Grape Tomatoes, Grapefruit, Grilled Dover Sole, Grilled Mushroom, Grilled Mushrooms, Guayabate, Hairy Crab, Hairy Crabs, Heirloom Corn, Heirloom Corn Tortilla, Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Herb, Herbs, Hokkaido Hairy Crab, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Japanese Hairy Crab, Japanese Kegani Hairy Crab, Japanese Kegani Hokkaido Hairy Crab, Kegani Hairy Crab, La Resistencia, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Lemon Tequila Curd, Lemons, Lime, Limes, Liver, Margarita, Mezcal, Mezcalita, Michael Uzmann, Moondancer Oyster, Moondancer Oysters, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Nectarine, Nectarine Consommé, Nectarines, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Orange, Oranges, Oyster, Oysters, Pastries, Pastry, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pollo, Pork, Pork Beans, Postre, Queso, Queso Fresco, Queso Menonita, Red Corn, Red Heirloom Corn, Red Heirloom Corn Tortilla, Red Heirloom Corn Tortillas, Red Onion, Red Onions, Regino Rojas, Revolver Taco Lounge, Revolver Taco Lounge La Resistencia, Roasted Bell Pepper Salsa, Roe, Sage, Sage Soubise, Salsa, Salt, Sandwichito, Sauce, Sauce Soubise, Scallion, Scallions, Sea Salt, Seed, Seeds, Serrano, Serrano Pepper, Serrano Peppers, Serranos, Sesame, Sesame Oil, Sesame Oil infused with Chile de Arbol, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Short Bread, Shortbread, Siberian Caviar, Siberian Supreme Caviar, Snake River Farms, Snake River Farms Beef, Snake River Farms Wagyu Tenderloin, Sole, Sole Fish, Sopa, Sopa Azteca, Soubise, Soubise Sauce, Soup, Spices, Squash, Squash Blossom, Squash Blossoms, Sugar, Supreme Caviar, Taco, Tacos, Taquito, Taquito de Hongo Tatemado, Taquito de Lenguado, Taquitos, Tenderloin, Tequila, Tequila Blanco, Texas, Thyme, Toast, Tomatillo, Tomatillos, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tortilla, Tortillas, Tostada, Tostadas, Travel, Truffle, Truffle Butter, Truffles, Tuna, Tuna Crudo, Tuna Fish, TX, Vacation, Vinaigrette, Wagyu, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, Watercress, White Corn, White Heirloom Corn, White Heirloom Corn Tortilla, White Heirloom Corn Tortillas, White Truffle, White Truffle Butter, White Truffles, Wild Tomatillo, Wild Tomatillo and Chile de Arbol Salsa, Wild Tomatillos

April 9, 2022
4:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Loro, Dallas TX

Loro

Candied Kettle Corn – Brisket Burnt Ends, Togarashi, Sea Salt

Crunchy Sweet Corn Fritters – Sriracha Aioli, Cilantro

Smoked Beef Brisket – Chili Gastrique, Thai Herbs

Crispy Smoked Chicken – Citrus-Cabbage Slaw, Pickles, Honey, Smoked Hot Sauce

Peach-Yuzu Cobbler – Whipped Five Spice Mascarpone

Chocolate Chip Cookie – Salted Toffee, Almonds

Imported from Austin in 2021 Loro comes from Hai Hospitality, the group behind Chef Tyson Cole’s Uchi empire, and by involving Pitmaster Aaron Franklin the idea of an “Asian-style Smokehouse” thrives in Old East Dallas from 11:00am until close daily.

Something of a hipster concept, the covered terrace packed by twenty-somethings instructed to order from the bar and wait patiently with a beeper, it is amidst sports on TV and music a bit too loud that many guests begin with Drinks and “Candied Kettle Corn” that touches nearly every part of the palate.

Built for scalability, a fourth Loro coming to Addison later this year, additional appetizers include Salads and Fried Corn ready for a bath in Sriracha Aioli before delving into lean Brisket topped with Herbs and tangy Chili Gastrique.

More accessible than either celebrity-Chef’s flagship, pricewise for Cole and the lack of a 2+ hour line when thinking about Franklin, Loro’s Chicken Sandwich is a revelation for each as the smoked Breast is juicy beneath Tempura Batter with plenty of sweet heat and complex fermented flavors.

Fast-paced without being frenetic thanks to a trained service staff and the expansive layout Dessert is best delivered along with everything else rather than after, a Chocolate Chip Cookie with Toffee and Almonds fairly unremarkable while Peach-Yuzu Cobbler beneath Five Spice Mascarpone is “fusion” done the right way.

www.loroeats.com

Posted in Dallas, Dessert, Food, Loro, Loro Dallas, Texas, Vacation Tagged Aaron Franklin, Aioli, Almond, Almonds, Barbecue, Barbecue Sauce, Barbeque, Barbeque Sauce, Batter, BBQ, BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beef Brisket, Bread, Breast, Breasts, Brisket, Brisket Burnt End, Brisket Burnt Ends, Bun, Burnt End, Burnt Ends, Butter, Cabbage, Candied Kettle Corn, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chickens, Chili, Chili Gastrique, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Chinese Five Spice, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Citrus, Citrus-Cabbage Slaw, Cobbler, Cole Slaw, Coleslaw, Cookie, Cookies, Corn, Corn Fritter, Corn Fritters, Cow, Cows, Crispy Chicken, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Smoked Chicken, Crispy Smoked Chicken Sandwich, Crunchy Sweet Corn Fritter, Crunchy Sweet Corn Fritters, Crust, Crusts, Cucumber, Cucumbers, Dallas, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Five Spice, Food, Foodie, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fritter, Fritters, Gastrique, Herb, Herbs, Honey, Hot Sauce, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Pepper, Jalapeno Peppers, Jalapenos, Kettle Corn, Lean Beef Brisket, Lean Brisket, Lemon, Lemons, Loro, Loro Dallas, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Michael Uzmann, Onion, Onions, Orange, Oranges, Pastries, Pastry, Peach, Peach-Yuzu Cobbler, Peaches, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickles, Pie, Pies, Pop Corn, Popcorn, Red Onion, Red Onions, Salt, Salted Toffee, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Sea Salt, Slaw, Smoked Beef, Smoked Beef Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Hot Sauce, Sriracha, Sriracha Aioli, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Corn, Sweet Corn Fritter, Sweet Corn Fritters, Tempura, Tempura Batter, Texas, Thai Herb, Thai Herbs, Toffee, Togarashi, Togarashi Spice, Travel, TX, Tyson Cole, Vacation, Vanilla, Whipped Five Spice Mascarpone, Whipped Mascarpone, Yuzu

April 9, 2022
5:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Kountry Donuts, Grapevine TX

Kountry Donuts

Raised Donut with Glaze

Raised Donut with Chocolate Frosting

Blueberry Cake Donut with Glaze

Old Fashioned Donut with Glaze

Chocolate Old Fashioned Donut with Glaze

Apple Fritter with Glaze

Owned by Carl Kim and his wife Kountry Donuts is small enough that local natives might be entirely unaware of its existence, but for those seeking greater Dallas’ best Fritter the store at 102 South Main Street in Grapevine should be a destination.

Part of the community since 1996, really nothing more than a shack that once housed a service station, it is beginning at 5am daily that Donuts and Kolaches are scratch-made, no pre-mixes or specials for the #gram but rather good ol’ fashioned craftsmanship that sees yeasted rings fluffy but not full of air and Blueberry Cake well-studded with Fruit beneath a layer of glaze.

Still rolling Dough and frying at opening, Fritters not yet ready but Mr. Kim happy to make one fresh, it was just 5 minutes later that a foot-plus of Apples, Cinnamon and crispy Batter was deposited in a box still too-hot-to-eat, though that certainly did not prevent this writer from trying.

Less than $10 for the lot, both cogwheels moist but crumbly with a slightly sour finish, it was at the hotel that Kountry Donuts’ Fritter finally took center stage, each bite a little different from the last but all of them crispy without a lot of Oil and chockablock full of Apples.

Posted in Breakfast, Dallas, Dessert, Food, Grapevine, Kountry Donuts, Texas, Vacation Tagged Apple Fritter, Apple Fritter with Glaze, Apple Fritters, Blueberries, Blueberry, Blueberry Cake Donut, Blueberry Cake Donut with Glaze, Blueberry Cake Doughnut, Blueberry Donut, Blueberry Donuts, Blueberry Doughnut, Blueberry Doughnuts, Bread, Butter, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, Carl Kim, Chocolate, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Icing, Chocolate Old Fashioned Donut, Chocolate Old Fashioned Donut with Glaze, Chocolate Old Fashioned Donuts, Chocolate Old Fashioned Doughnut, Chocolate Old Fashioned Doughnut with Glaze, Chocolate Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Dallas, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Glaze, Glazed Apple Fritter, Glazed Apple Fritters, Grapevine, Icing, Kountry Donuts, Michael Uzmann, Old Fashion, Old Fashion Donut, Old Fashion Donuts, Old Fashion Doughnut, Old Fashion Doughnuts, Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned Donut, Old Fashioned Donut with Glaze, Old Fashioned Donuts, Old Fashioned Doughnut, Old Fashioned Doughnut with Glaze, Old Fashioned Doughnuts, Ol’ Fashioned, Ol’ Fashioned Donut, Ol’ Fashioned Doughnut, Pastries, Pastry, Raised Donut, Raised Donut with Chocolate Frosting, Raised Donut with Glaze, Raised Donuts, Raised Doughnut, Raised Doughnut with Chocolate Frosting, Raised Doughnut with Glaze, Raised Doughnuts, Sugar, Texas, TX, Vanilla, Yeast, Yeast Donut, Yeast Donuts, Yeast Doughnut, Yeast Doughnuts

April 8, 2022
1:30 PM
by: Uhockey

BreadHaus, Grapevine TX

BreadHaus

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Lebkuchen

Pecan Shortbread

Almond Square

Sweet Potato Bar

Hot Cross Buns

Serving Grapevine since 1996 BreadHaus takes an artisan approach to baking everything from Loaves to Pastries not far from historic Main Street, owners Mark and Petra Lively’s focus on Organic Ingredients and Vegan offerings yielding a loyal following that often sees may items sold out long before closing.

Built upon time honored traditions such as slow fermentation, the sizable Europe oven turning out a daily variety of Breads both sweet and savory, it is on arrival that a smell of Yeast is immediately detected while service is quiet but cordial and happy to make suggestions.

Not built for the #gram as most items trend rustic, Lebkuchen loaded with Ginger and Citrus but one example, guests can expect prices far lower than other similar concepts with snappy Pecan Shortbread just a dollar and slices of Bourbon Pecan Pie with more Nuts than Filling for $4.

Also home to a small larder selling dried Beans and Sauces, hours from 9:00a-4:00p Tuesday through Saturday worth mentioning, early April found Hot Cross Buns a little less fluffy than hoped while Sweet Potato and Almond Squares were each plenty moist, not overly sweet and generously portioned.

www.breadhaus.com

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April 8, 2022
11:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Cattleack Barbeque, Farmers Branch TX

Cattleack Barbeque

Fatty Brisket

Burnt Ends

Pork Ribs

Whole Hog Pulled Pork, Cracklins

Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage

Burnt End Beans

Street Corn

Cheesy Grits

Banana Pudding, Crack Cake

Opened in 2013 Cattleack Barbeque is part of a new generation in Texas Barbeque, the “trinity” still accounting for most of Todd and Misty David’s sales but the owners’ willingness to explore ideas like Pastrami Ribs and smoked Boudin responsible for long queues before opening.

Supplanting Pecan Lodge as Dallas’ top spot for Barbeque, a recent #6 ranking on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 adding fuel to an already raging fire, lines begin to form at 9:30am Thursday and Friday with specials usually gone thirty minutes after the shop’s 10:30am two-day-a-week opening.

Showing respect for tradition through outside murals, Snow’s Tootsie Tomanetz amongst others, it is once inside that Cattleack’s dining room spreads wide with wooden picnic tables filled smoked Meats and smiling guests as country music plays overhead.

Priced akin to other to top spots, though (legal) parking along Gamma Road can be hard to find, “musts” at Cattleack begin with Fatty Brisket, Pork Ribs and Housemade Sausages, the former made from Wagyu and well-balanced between smoke and seasoning while the Ribs are unparalleled from perfectly-rendered Fat to the ample bark outside.

Satisfied with snappy Sausage and oozing Cheddar, but more impressed by Carolina-style Pulled Pork that feels like succulent sacrilege with each bite, Sides are basic but generous with special attention due for stick-a-spoon-up-straight Cheesy Grits.

Not about to skip Dessert, Banana Pudding obligatory and better than many thanks to Parfait-style layering, the David’s “Crack Cake” comes highly recommended and falls somewhere in between the Pie made famous by Christina Tosi and gooey Butter Cake straight out of St. Louis.

www.cattleackbbq.com

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April 8, 2022
9:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Carte Blanche (Bakery) [2,] Dallas TX

Carte Blanche

Everything and Cream Cheese Pretzel – Everything Seasoning, Cream Cheese, Chives

Boar in a Blanket – Cheddar Jalapeno Boar Sausage, Croissant, Everything Seasoning

Butter Croissant

Apple Chausson – Granny Smith Apple Filling, Cinnamon, Apricot Glaze

Pretzel Pain au Chocolat – Valrhona Dark Chocolate. Sea Salt

Kouign Amann

Strawberry Rhubarb Danish – Red Wine soaked Rhubarb, Strawberry, Cream Cheese and Orange Filling, Pistachios

Vanilla Cruller

Pain au Chocolat – Valrhona Dark Chocolate

Opened in June of 2021 by Amy and Casey La Rue Carte Blanche was never meant to be taken lightly, the Tasting Menu evenings and morning Viennoiseries telling a story of the husband-and-wife team who met in Phoenix before cooking in some of America’s best kitchens and finally settling in Dallas.

Occupying a former Restaurant in Lower Greenville, its current layout divided left and right behind a big wooden door, 7:00am sees guests led left where Amy’s Pastries reside along a counter behind glass, some two-dozen daily choices ranging from beautifully laminated Danishes to tantalizing Doughnuts topped with shiny Glaze.

Priced on par with other such concepts, it was as take-out that nine Pastries were ordered, first bites of a Soft Pretzel offering good stretch and all the flavors of an Everything Bagel with a Schmear before attention turned to La Rue’s “Boar in a Blanket” with similar aromatics plus a snappy housemade Sausage in the middle.

Next enjoying another world-class Kouign Amann, shattering layers and Sugar falling to the ground while the center was still wet with Butter, Amy’s Chausson succeeds as a result of excellent Puff Pastry plus lots of Fruit while her Strawberry Rhubarb Danish carefully balances weighty filling with delicate surroundings.

Further investing in Viennoiserie, the Butter Croissant nicely honeycombed but better with Dark Chocolate, do save room for the salted “Pretzel” version when available plus at least one of Carte Blanche’s peerless French Crullers.

www.carteblanchedallas.com/bakery

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April 6, 2022
2:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt, Las Vegas NV

Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt

Haw Purple Rice Yogurt

Born in Sydney and now operating out of store 117 in the Golden Spring Plaza on Spring Mountain Road Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt sells itself as an alternative to Boba, the use of Purple Rice instead of chewy Tapioca Pearls purported to add health benefits including nutrients and fiber.

Cleanly designed and big on branding across 400 global outposts, an abundance of flavors including Durian and Avocado available, first timers are advised to try the original Haw Purple Rice Yogurt that comes sealed in a cup for $6.15 with a flavor that starts mildly sweet before turning tangy and dissipating with a nutty finish.

FOUR STARS: Something of a limited concept Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt does what does well and provides a healthier, if not “healthful” alternative to Boba.

RECOMMENDED: Purple Rice Yogurt.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 11:00am until roughly 10:00pm daily.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.yomiesriceyogurtlasvegas.com

Posted in Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Yomie's, Yomie's Rice X Yogurt Tagged Cream, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Haw Purple Rice Yogurt, Las Vegas, LV, Michael Uzmann, Nevada, NV, Purple Rice, Rice, Sin City, Sugar, Vegas, Yogurt, Yomie's, Yomie's Rice X Yogurt

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