You never want to go to a restaurant four days before it closes. But that was the situation I found myself in several days ago, when I suggested to a friend that we go to Succotash in River Market. As we walked in, there were boxes everywhere and the casualness that usually reigns here seemed […]
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Friday Food Critics 10/30/09
Tune in on Friday to hear the Food Critics, on KCUR’s Walt Bodine Show at 10:00 AM. That’s 89.3 FM, or you can listen on your computer at http://www.kcur.org/waltbodine.html. The second half discussion will be about candy, what your favorite kind is and where to get it. Unfortunately, I have a conflict and won’t be […]
Read the rest of this entry »Is it Christmas time already?
Halloween hasn’t even come and gone, yet Peppermint ice cream is back in the freezer section of your favorite grocery store. Strictly a seasonal item, I’m not used to seeing it before the candy corn and other snack size treats have been snapped up. But Edy’s and Blue Bunny are ahead of the game this […]
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I was recently in New Orleans for the Association of Food Journalists annual conference. Boy, do they know how to eat and party down there! As Leah Chase, the doyenne of Creole cuisine told us, while New Orleans may not be the home of big business, “people are our industry here” and everyone works hard […]
Read the rest of this entry »The R Bar
I made my first visit to the R Bar Saturday night, and it won’t be my last. I loved the ambiance. While the exterior of the building is nondescript, a gorgeous, 37 foot bar runs the length of the narrow dining room, and piped-in 1940’s music sets the tone from the moment you walk in […]
Read the rest of this entry »Brussel Sprouts 101
I know that many people are wary of Brussel sprouts and prefer to steer clear of these little green gems. The stalk on which they are often found can be a bit intimidating, but don’t let that deter you from giving them a try. The key is not to cook them to death. Like a […]
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It may be a wine bar, but JP‘s Leawood location most definitely serves lunch. In fact, the food coming out of the kitchen at noon and in the evening rivals any of upscale dining experiences around town. I have been on several occasions to both locations, for small plates, cheese plates and entrees, but this […]
Read the rest of this entry »Friday Food Critics, 10/16/09
Tune in on Friday to hear the Food Critics, on KCUR’s Walt Bodine Show at 10:00 AM. That’s 89.3 FM, or you can listen on your computer at http://www.kcur.org/waltbodine.html. The second half discussion will be about buffets–where to find the best ones as well as the wisdom of offering buffets rather than an a la […]
Read the rest of this entry »Coffee Ice Cream
It’s no secret that I am a coffee ice cream fiend. With or without chocolate chips, with or with out chocolate sauce. Except during the holiday season when peppermint ice cream is trotted out, there’s no dessert I’d rather have. But here’s the rub—not many ice cream manufacturers make coffee ice cream, and except for […]
Read the rest of this entry »Asheville, North Carolina Restaurants
Asheville is one of those rare destinations that has something for everyone: gorgeous scenery, endless outdoor activities, a vibrant downtown with a strong cultural identity, and an amazing array of delightful restaurants. Here are some of my favorite eateries –I’ll tackle hikes and other excursions in another post. Zambra is a lively Spanish restaurant situated […]
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