The Slanted Door is not a trendy new restaurant on the Bay. Though it moved to its current and hip location in the Ferry building several years ago, Charles Phan opened the original back in 1995, and it has thrived ever since. It’s easy to understand the enduring quality of the Slanted Door and its […]
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Roeland Park’s Price Chopper
It would be hard to find a more comprehensive selection of Mexican and Latino food items in Kansas City than at the Price Chopper in Roeland Park. In my hunt for achiote paste to marinate shrimp before I grilled it, I explored aisle after aisle and enjoyed browsing the shelves. I felt like a kid […]
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At the end of a long weekend of eating substantial meals in DC, my son and I were not up for another one. Yet we certainly wanted to enjoy another evening together and we had to eat, right? We had previously made a reservation for Central Michel Richard, and though it has its fair share […]
Read the rest of this entry »Inn of the Anasazi–Santa Fe
Most people think of the Inn of the Anasazi as the top hotel to stay in while visiting Santa Fe. That it is. But I also love to eat there. Whether enjoying tortilla soup and a tuna tostada at lunchtime, snacking on nachos and buffalo sliders with a beer on the patio, or going all […]
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If you like the Carmen’s Cafe in Brookside, you’ll enjoy its second location in Leawood’s Park Place. Same great food with just a few additions to the original menu. The decor is fairly dark, but with a big window in the front, a mirrored wall that runs the length of the room, and a separate […]
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There’s a very good reason why Proof is considered one of Washington, DC’s hot spots of the moment, in the hopping Penn Quarter. Although I’ve only been there once, I can’t express my enthusiasm enough. Incredible food, exhaustive wine list, attractive decor and a fun vibe all combine to make the experience a special one. […]
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Beet season is upon us and will last through early fall. Take advantage of the various stripes and colors at farmers’ markets, they are more flavorful and luscious than their winter counterparts. Many people aren’t sure how to cook or what to do with beets once they’ve bought them. I usually roast mine at 350 […]
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