I like noodles. A variety, really, usually going between what could be termed “Asian” and those in the pasta family from Italy. I recently made two recipes I thought I’d share. The first is based on a recipe I watched on TV with my very favorite female cook, The Barefoot Contessa. It takes a real woman […]
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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
Jul21
Soy Sauce
This past weekend I had the craving for… soy sauce. I always overdo the chili oil and soy sauce when dining at Full Kee off Horsepen Road in Richmond’s west-end. But every so often, the taste is both comforting and satisfying.
Filed in: Asian
Jul3
Was it all a dream? La rêve
I recently visited San Antonio, TX, and had the great opportunity to visit La Rêve, a French restaurant tucked-away on Pecan St., near the riverwalk area, downtown. Before I start, I should note that I did not read this review/exposé/article in the NY Times before co-selecting it with a colleague. Had I done so, I would […]
Filed in: French Restaurant Review
Jun28
Citrus at Hotel Valencia
Another San Antonio dinner was had at the Hotel Valencia, a curious boutique property that has ill-equipped bathrooms and lackluster service. Yet, the food was tasty. Above, an oyster fricassee started with a number of mushrooms in a tantalizing broth. It also had fingerling potatoes, which absorbed the luxuriant flavors. Steak can be boring, but this one, […]
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