and gingerly dug in. It was the flaky buttery bread stuffed with some kind of savory aromatic mixture that included onions, chickpeas and various spices. It was delicious and mysterious and even though we had no idea what it was,...

I agree with that. It's total bull to be led past a half-empty first floor on a Tuesday night to the second floor, just to maintain the pretense that the place is for movers and shakers. You want to play at being exclusive, fine,...

. A thick centre slice of grilled salmon fillet with a curry, turmeric and maple syrup glaze sat atop a bed of frenched green beans. Not normally a fan of maple or sweet glazes, I was a little fearful when ordering the dish but...

as invariably a steep quick downhill slope to mediocrity. As price pressures from bargain shoppers force shortcuts, or dumbing down of tastes (to be fair a quite a few “value-conscious” indians get the buffet as well)...

You must mean Ch. Ausone. The second wine is quite good, but 95 years might be pushing it, even by Parker.

Consider adding a dash of angostura bitters to your drink for a little added complexity. Also, I highly recommend trying a dry champagne or prosecco in place of the club soda.... it's fantastic! (they’re dubbed “Old...

The first year of owning our wine shop has produced a collection of around 700. This almost fills a tall glass cylindrical vase that is almost 4' in height. As it has grown, we have had contests where people can win a gift card...

the kitchen at the “First Hungarian Literary Society” in Manhattan. It's a club where members come to play cards and have dinner as well. However, the club allows non-members to come and eat as well – the only...

, but it definitely wasn’t catfish), and mustard greens. For dessert, they had bread pudding, king cake, and peach cobbler. Unfortunately, I was so stuffed I couldn’t try any dessert! Wednesday dinner: Went to the...

Blackberry Bistro in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood has my favorite rendition of grits in their Shrimp and Grits: sauteed shrimp, onions and tomatoes with a little lemon juice and green chilies over cheesy grits. It's one...

visit with the person who makes the wine. In this way, a visit to Sonoma may be like a visit to many properties on the European continent. One difference being that appointments aren’t always required in Europe to receive...

. To put it another way, it is a couple of doors down from the Irish bar, "Four Green Fields." It is a favorite of downtown and Hyde Park office workers. I particularly recommend: the Cuban salad, the chicken enchilada soup...

it. They have a website with photos which is linked below. Baldin is one of the best restaurants in Genoa. It is also one of the best restaurants in Italy. It does not have a Michelin star although Gambero Rosso gives it 50 for...

I’d second the vote for E’Angelo. I’ve been about 3 or 4 times, and it's like being in someone’s house – small, tables crammed around a central kitchen (separated by a 6-foot-tall divider). The main...

doesn’t linger(a good thing) it just explodes like a flash in your mouth along with the spiciness of the chili. I want a jar to take home! It's the ideal version of the ones that in stores come in a clear plastic bottle...