Category: Restaurants

A Great Dinner Out is Like a Dialogue Between the Diner(s) and the Restaurant (thank you, Chaophraya!)

A Great Dinner Out is Like a Dialogue Between the Diner(s) and the Restaurant (thank you, Chaophraya!)

A tale of a weary traveler ordering the perfect dinner, courtesy of a server who was an excellent menu consultant and a chef who was willing to give a sweet dessert a little spicy love.

Restaurant Rave: Level 6 Rooftop Bar and Restaurant in Miami

Restaurant Rave: Level 6 Rooftop Bar and Restaurant in Miami

Rooftop bars and restaurants like Level 6 are Happy-Makers. There’s an air of celebration, and the panoramic views they offer bring a sense of expansiveness and wonder into the vibe.

Portsmouth is on My “Places to Go Back To” List, and So is Loch Fyne

Portsmouth is on My “Places to Go Back To” List, and So is Loch Fyne

A short time in Portsmouth last December made it clear that I need to go back to explore and revel in the local history, culture and food – and to eat at fine Loch Fyne again.

Restaurant Rave: Ecco Vino Seafood and Wine Bar in Edinburgh

Restaurant Rave: Ecco Vino Seafood and Wine Bar in Edinburgh

I was a travel-weary pilgrim looking for a solo seat at a restaurant on a Saturday night in Edinburgh, and Ecco Vino provided a rave-worthy experience.

Cafe Pasqual’s: That Feeling When You Go Back and It’s Just as Good or Better

Cafe Pasqual’s: That Feeling When You Go Back and It’s Just as Good or Better

Deliciousness abounds at Cafe Pasqual’s in Santa Fe, as we (re)learned at a recent visit for a late breakfast. It is colorful, bright, welcoming and full of delighted diners enjoying the festive, art-filled ambiance.

When a Restaurant is “Nicer” Than You Wanted, and the Food is Better than You Expected

When a Restaurant is “Nicer” Than You Wanted, and the Food is Better than You Expected

A search for a down-home Indian restaurant in Edinburgh helped me discover a new dish (for me): Kathmandu Chicken Tikka, with lentils. Yum!

Wunsche Brothers: Big Texas Food and More

Wunsche Brothers: Big Texas Food and More

A Texas landmark in Old Town Spring has Big Texas Food alongside foodie-worthy selections.

Valentine’s Rewind: Being Spoiled at Field’s in Bay St. Louis

Valentine’s Rewind: Being Spoiled at Field’s in Bay St. Louis

The Grill-Meister and I celebrated Valentine’s of 2020 at Field’s restaurant in Bay St. Louis; we’re reliving the memory with the photos.

Memories: The Simplicity of a Pomodoro Pizza at Second Bar + Kitchen in Austin, TX

Memories: The Simplicity of a Pomodoro Pizza at Second Bar + Kitchen in Austin, TX

I stumbled upon the picture and was reminded how delicious a straightforward but very well-executed pizza can be. I want to go back to Second Bar + Kitchen, post-pandemic.

Houston Chronicle Article by Alison Cook: Houston Can’t Afford to Lose Its Restaurants

Houston Chronicle Article by Alison Cook: Houston Can’t Afford to Lose Its Restaurants

Here in a city that has been on the leading edge of demographic change in America since the 1970s, restaurants have functioned as a kind of crossroads and social glue.

RIP K-Paul’s Restaurant in New Orleans

RIP K-Paul’s Restaurant in New Orleans

RIP, K-Paul’s. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Our celebration of your cuisine and legacy will continue as long as we are able to make a roux or blacken a fish.

Another Restaurant Find in London: Com Viet, the Best Vietnamese Food I’ve Had in the UK, or Maybe Anywhere

Another Restaurant Find in London: Com Viet, the Best Vietnamese Food I’ve Had in the UK, or Maybe Anywhere

Folks, this restaurant is a jewel. If you go to London, go to Com Viet. Just trust me. You’ll get your happy back.

Pizza for Apres-Ski? Yes!

Pizza for Apres-Ski? Yes!

A return to the slopes provided a fierce hunger and Amica’s Pizza in Salida beckoned to us from the street. What a great choice!

January Dreaming: the Simple Elegance of a Summer Starter in Paris

January Dreaming: the Simple Elegance of a Summer Starter in Paris

For a moment, I was transported to 1950s Paris, walking along the River Seine, an accordian playing La Vie en Rose, the musician wearing a beret…ah, summer in Paris.

Coffee Shop Comfort Food During the Holidays

Coffee Shop Comfort Food During the Holidays

Lunch at a retro diner combats Fancy Food Fatigue during the holidays.

A New Meaning for “Bite the Biscuit” – The Denver Biscuit Company

A New Meaning for “Bite the Biscuit” – The Denver Biscuit Company

The biscuits at the Denver Biscuit Company are devilishly good, on a par with poetry.

Finally, a Trip to K-Paul’s in New Orleans

Finally, a Trip to K-Paul’s in New Orleans

Paul Prudhomme’s cookbooks started a family tradition, and K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen is part of it.

From Food & Wine: “The 50 best Southern restaurants in America, according to OpenTable”

From Food & Wine: “The 50 best Southern restaurants in America, according to OpenTable”

An article listing the best Southern restaurants – not surprisingly, New Orleans snags 8 of the 50 spots.

Birthday Brunch: Simple is Good

Birthday Brunch: Simple is Good

Delectable food at an unfussy, delightful local restaurant makes a perfect birthday brunch. The mimosas don’t hurt, either.