Another day, another flight. Today’s flight is Denver to JFK, NY and today’s meal in first class seat 1D was an arugula salad with grilled chicken, an apple and pineapple salad and a Dancing Deer molasses and clove cookie. The salad as full of apples, walnuts, blue cheese and chicken. Though tasty, I felt as…
A few years ago it was deviled eggs that made a comeback (yum) and now it seems that pineapple upside down cakes are coming back into fashion. When I was a kid, my mother used to make them for desert after Sunday dinner. They were always moist and delicious. At no less than three restaurants…
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I had a much longer than normal layover at ATL this week and was pleasantly surprised to find a PF Chang’s at the top of the escalator in Terminal A. Now I am known to dine at PF Chang’s for larger work functions because the food is always good and plentiful. I usually get the…
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Recently, I switched from being a 20-year United flyer to Delta. There are plenty of reasons for this, but the biggest one was that I felt United just stopped trying. But that is another post for another day. With this new airline comes new layover airports and with new airports come new places to eat.…
I saw this online and had to make them for our Christmas party. A simple sugar cookie is coated with white frosting. We then took marshmallows and cooked them in the microwave for 10 seconds. They were a bit soft at that time and stuck to the cookies. We then decorated them like traditional snowmen.…
This brought a smile to my traveling face this morning. Thanks Doubletree Boston. 🙂
After reading on The Daily Meal that Dottie’s Diner in the quaint town of Woodbury, CT had been voted one of the top donuts in America, I had to check it out. To be honest, I really don’t like donuts. They always make me feel horrible after eating them, so I don’t eat them often.…
Summer is a faint memory as we enter the cold month of December and I am truly missing our homemade Caprese Salads. During the summer, the nightly ritual of going to the garden, picking a few fresh organic, heirloom tomatoes and some fresh garlic. Then slicing the tomatoes and layering in slices of fresh buffalo…
The holidays are not complete without these simple to make and delicious stuffed mushrooms. Start with a pound if white mushrooms. Pop the stems off and arrange caps in a baking pan. Chop four cloves of garlic and sautĂ© in a medium frying pan until golden. Dice the mushroom stems and add to the garlic.…
Growing up on the New England Coast I thought I was exposed to most of the seafood in the world. But it wasn’t until recently when I learned about Grouper. So, this past Friday I jumped on a jet and headed down to the Tampa/Clearwater area to try the #1 Grouper Sandwich in Florida at…
When I was a kid, many of my friends would frequent Benihana’s for their birthdays, good report cards or special family functions. My family didn’t have much extra money so I didn’t have my first tepentaki experience until I was 24 years old. Though the show is always the same, I still enjoy it and…
When an establishment’s motto is, “Put your rump on a stump” it is a place I need to check out. This was a place I needed to check out. The specialty of the house is their roasted clams which are served by the dozen. So I put my rump on a stump and ordered up…
A small sign hung over the entrance to an alley on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. The sign was simple and read, Bricco Panetteria. We were intrigued and entered the alley. About 100 feet down was a glowing door with a sign to the right of it listing off which breads were available at…
We happen to find ourselves in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA recently. It was a cold and wet night and perfect for a post-dinner treat. We had been wanting to try L.A. Burdick’s since a friend of ours told us how amazing the hot chocolate was. We arrived just before closing at 8:55pm. The place…
People say my iPhone is my best friend. Yes, I am on it or typing on it hours upon hours a day. That puts a lot of strain on the battery and when I travel, finding an outlet isn’t always convenient. I recently received a VIP box from the good folks at Goal Zero with…
Mikes or Modern, Modern or Mikes. This has been a battle in the streets of Boston’s North End for decades. Just walk down Hanover Street and do a random poll of people on the street and you will see how people are equally passionate about each of these bakeries. We decided to put them to…
I love meatballs. They are hearty, satisfying and delicious. Now that the weather is turning a bit colder I made a batch like my mother used to make. Meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, spices, garlic and an egg. The house instantly smelled like my childhood. I also cooked up some caramelized onions to add to the pasta…
Few hotels make me truly say, “Wow”, but the Waldorf Astoria in Versailles, France was one of those rare occasions. This castle-like hotel directly on the property of the Versailles, was luxurious, modern and comfortable. From the time we arrived to the time we left, the staff was amazing. They were pleasant, helpful and outgoing.…
Ever since I was in college in the early ’90s I have been a fan of the Dave Matthews Band. Over my years in business I have been lucky to become friends with some members of the band and get to see the band perform when they come to town. When we see the show,…
My quest to find the perfect gimlet takes me to many bars around the globe. One of my favorite places to grab a gimlet is Red Square in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. I have been coming to this bar for over 10 years as I love the huge Cold War Russian Propaganda posters…
When someone advertises a 101-Layer Lasagna, my foodie curiosity takes over. This what happened when we was meeting a friend and his wife (who happens to be a celebrity in the surfing world) for dinner in NY. They requested we go for Italian near their hotel, Le Meridian on Park Ave. So, after a quick…
The garden kept giving and giving this year and our basil was one of the rockstars. One of the best parts of basil is that it can easily be turned into pesto. Regular pesto is good and all, but when I make mine I substitute cashews for pine-nuts as I like their creamy and rich…
Happy Pumpkin Seed Roasting Day! Mmmm love the smell of the house today and the nutty scent of pumpkin seeds.
On a recent flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas I had the opportunity to taste some of the food served in Delta’s first class cabin. When dining in the air, I always think back to when my fiend and chef, Chris Cosentino, was on one of those cooking competition shows. The challenge was that the…
I love breakfast. I love pancakes, omelets, waffles and anything else I can put jelly and syrup on. In my research of good places to eat in San Fran I came upon some very good reviews for a place that was walking distance from my hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf, the Hollywood Cafe. When we arrived,…
Some days a body needs a bit of polluting. Maybe an extra drink (or 10), or maybe a meal with way too much grease. Doc Crow’s in Louisville, KY was the site of one of these meals. This dark and lively place feature a menu that would make any cardiologists wince. So many things on…
While wandering around Sedona we happened upon RenĂ©. This little place at the back of the Tlaquepaque Village was cute and inviting so we made a reservation to check it out. Upon arriving we were promptly greeted and seated. Our server was very professional and though a bit stiff in the beginning of the meal,…
I will tell you one thing, I hate touristy places and chain restaurants. So, when I was in Munich recently and a few friends called to get a beer at the Hofbräuhaus, I hesitated for a second and then thought, what the hell. We arrived and ordered a couple of liters of the darker beer…
I love summer and the amazing vegetables that come out of my organic garden. It’s not huge, but it provides my family with tomatoes, basil, strawberries, scallions, chives and peppers for four or so months during the summer. Being 1/4 Italian, I love to make homemade sauce. Today I tool a bunch of Roma tomatoes…
I have been wanting to try Strip Steak at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino for many years and I finally got my turn. Previous friends who had dined here have remarked on the amazing cuisine (and stratospheric prices). So on this night six of us settled into our booth and ordered some cocktails and…
After what seemed to be an eternity waiting for the hostess to notice there were five people waiting in line, I was promptly seated at a table on the “outside” of the restaurant. The waitress was quick to come over to see what I wanted to drink and, to save some time, I gave her…
Had half of a day to kill today in one of my favorite cities, Zurich. Rich in history and architecture, Zurich is a quaint walking city with narrow alleys, twisty streets and cafes all around. After spending most of the time walking around the area near the river, I worked my way back to the…
Had dinner with some friends tonight and we opened a bottle of Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine. Years ago I was given some real moonshine out of a mason jar that was a cross between lighter fluid and paint remover. One shot and I was done for the night (the little I remember), so I was a…
Providence is an amazing city. As the capital of the tiny state of Rhode Island, this capital is nothing but tiny on charm, character and style. Two of us went to the infamous Waterfires on a nice June evening. After a romantic gondola ride with a cold bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, we strolled over to…
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