Since Patrick O’Connell has been called the pope of new American cuisine, then I believe John Shields is food’s Saint Peter… This weekend I had the ultimate pleasure of dining at Town House in Chilhowie, Virginia. This restaurant is owned by the Bishop Family, but all the culinary expertise is from the husband and […]
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Nov1
Shanghai Blues
While in London, I visited Shanghai Blues, a Chinese restaurant (that also has live music (jazz, blues) on select nights). Ever feel like dim sum cuisine for dinner? These folks have it. Just about everything we ordered here was tasty and delicious. Plan on ordering a lot of little dishes, as the bite-sized pieces of most things […]
Filed in: Asian Out-of-Town Restaurant Review
Jul2
cityzen
I recently visited City Zen at the Mandarin-Oriental Hotel in Washington, the gustatory playground of chef Eric Ziebold. It seemed fitting to re-visit City Zen after trying his mentor’s work at the French Laundry last year. The evening’s 6-course tasting menu was augmented by 3 additions, including a mushroom amuse bouche, a lamb course, and an […]
Filed in: Asian French Out-of-Town Restaurant Review
Aug31
Catch Up
It’s been awhile! Phew, busy, busy. First, I wanted to share with you another salad I made. It was going to be a Cobb, but I decided at the last minute not to include the bacon. And besides, the lettuce mixture (I know, sad, from a bag) already had another vegetables in it that kinda ruined […]
Filed in: Banter Out-of-Town
Jul21
Bohanan’s Steak House - San Antonio
Bohanan’s Steak House is located in San Antonio, Texas. I had the opportunity to dine there recently while away from home, and found a very satisfying experience. You can purchase a high-$20s steak up to the most expensive $135; there’s seafood, some old fashioned favorites (escargot), and a casual yet very professional demeanor to the service […]
Filed in: Meat and Steaks Out-of-Town Restaurant Review