The Spotted Pig is somewhat of an institution in New York City’s West Village, which I’ve concluded is my favorite area in Manhattan. Small, winding streets, some cobblestoned, are lined with quaint retail storefronts and attractive Boston-like townhomes. The Pig has been on the scene since 2003, certainly not as long as many beloved New […]
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El Comedor at Port Fonda
I’ve already written about my love affair with Patrick Ryan’s chilaquiles verde, one of the awesome dishes coming out the window at Port Fonda’s trailer. But an evening at el comedor was a different animal altogether. Though it’s already received a four star review from the Star (Jill, you nailed it), I’ll add my two […]
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El Porton cafe is tucked back from Roe, in the Indian Creek Parkway Center just north of I-435. It’s in the same shopping center as Brobeck’s BBQ, which has also been on my go-try list. But I was in the mood for a cuban sandwich, so I stuck with my plan to head over to […]
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Though Fiola is new to the DC dining scene, its chef/owner Fabio Trabocchi is not. The James Beard award winner is back after leaving the area to run Fiamma in New York’s SoHo. Before that, he ran the kitchen at Maestro in Tyson’s Corner. It’s safe to say DC diners are happy that he has […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Westside Local revisited
I went to The Westside Local a few times when it first opened and, while I was drawn to the Portland-style ambiance with its brick walls and wood floors, I thought the food prep could use some work. Based on more recent visits, it appears that the cavalry has arrived. Evidently I’m not the only […]
Read the rest of this entry »Fall Food Festivals
Take advantage of this delicious weather and indulge in one of the many food festivals about town during the next several weeks. There are way more than I had room to list, but these should give you a running start. http://www.visitkc.com/where-to-eat/kc-fall-food-festivals/index.aspx
Read the rest of this entry »Kansas City Food Truck Guide
The country’s food truck craze has descended upon Kansas City, bringing with it a wave of rolling meals on wheels. The movement is driven entirely by social media. Trucks tweet or post their whereabouts and offer up menus online to get the word out. Follow your favorite vendors on Facebook and Twitter so you can […]
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