A group of us went to Jasper’s on a recent Saturday evening, and the place was hopping! Every table was full, but we had made an early reservation and were able to secure a booth for six. It was comfy and conducive to conversation. I had not visited the restaurant in years other than to […]
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Grilled Potato Salad
I was at the Brookside Farmer’s Market the other day, where I bought some fingerling and Peruvian blue potatoes. The cashier asked what I planned to do with the spuds, and I told her that my favorite use of potatoes is a grilled potato salad with blue cheese vinaigrette. She asked me to describe it […]
Read the rest of this entry »ABC Kitchen–New York City
Recently named the James Beard ” New Restaurant of the Year 2011″, this was not an easy reservation to snag. But it was worth the effort to get a table at ABC Kitchen in New York City. It’s in the old ABC Home space and that alone is an enticement. The restaurant employs artisan, sustainable, […]
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I’ve definitely joined the food truck craze, and have been trying to sample as many of the vendors as I can. Just like not all restaurants are the same, neither can food trucks be lumped together. I prefer those that are a cut above the rest, with either upscale (as is the case at Port […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Source DC–revisited for brunch
The Source is a Wolfgang Puck fine-dining establishment, and I had an exceptional dinner there a couple of years ago. This time we tried the Dim Sum brunch. Scrap your image of rolling carts, this is basically an Asian version of Spanish tapas. We weren’t sure how many dishes to order, but our server said […]
Read the rest of this entry »Roasted cherry tomatoes–Who needs candy?
Though you may not have access to hundreds of luscious sun gold cherry tomatoes the way I do, fret not. You too can have awesome deliciousness. Roasting a cherry tomato, even one that is store-bought, will turn a decent taste into an exceptional one. I usually prefer my sun-golds straight up and unadulterated, but roasting […]
Read the rest of this entry »These are a few of my favorite things….at Trader Joe’s
I know I’m not alone in my delight that Trader Joe’s has finally invaded Kansas City. My family and friends from around the country are so relieved that they will no longer be called upon to bring me a stash of Rio coffee candies from their Trader Joe’s to ensure that I never run out. […]
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