My first visit to Louie’s Wine Dive in Waldo was a very pleasant one. From the owners to the servers and bartenders, everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, and they all wanted us to be happy with our experience. We were there on a Monday evening, during Happy Hour. I had heard that the noise […]
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Pork Particulars
At dinner last month, a friend asked me what “Duroc” on a menu meant. After I answered him (see below), I realized that though I wrote a post on pork breeds back in 2010, it’s still very much a current topic. With the Local Pig garnering so much press, and new butcher shops popping up around […]
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Though I went to the opening of Providence New American Kitchen in the President Hotel, I hadn’t sat down to any meals there until last month. The first thing most people notice is that it’s beautifully appointed, but a bit rustic, with walls made of reclaimed wood and walls painted with earth tones. The second thing […]
Read the rest of this entry »Latin Bistro Express: First Taste
Latin Bistro Express is the fast casual concept created by Chef Tito of Latin Bistro in North Kansas City. While the man himself was in the house the day I went through the food line, it was not as pleasant an experience as my visits to his bistro have been. And I’m talking just about […]
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La Choza is one of those restaurants I go to whenever I visit Santa Fe. Sister restaurant to The Shed, it serves more locals because of its off Plaza location near the Railyard District. The red chile sauce is some of the best in town, often considered second only to Mary & Tito’s in Albuquerque. […]
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