Category: Restaurants
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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!
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
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.
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
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”
An article listing the best Southern restaurants – not surprisingly, New Orleans snags 8 of the 50 spots.
Birthday Brunch: Simple is Good
Delectable food at an unfussy, delightful local restaurant makes a perfect birthday brunch. The mimosas don’t hurt, either.