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’m always on a hunt for the latest and greatest new restaurant, so I often forget about older spots that are still playing to large crowds. Yia’s Yia’s is a case in point. It is the last of the full service PB&J restaurants still standing, after Grand Street Cafe, Coyote Grill, Paulo and Bill’s and […]
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Sutera’s has been around for more than thirty years. First in the West Bottoms, then in Brookside, and now on Rainbow Blvd. It’s a family friendly, neighborhood joint, suitable for drinks while watching sports on TV, or for a full meal in the dining room. Though it’s primarily an Italian restaurant, diners can also order […]
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If you’ve never been to one of Il Mulino‘s many locations, I have two words for you, “pace yourself”. I recently went to the one in Aspen–the original is in New York, though there are locations across the country and in Tokyo. From the very moment you sit down you will be inundated with food. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Acqua Al 2 in Washington, DC
Acqua Al 2 has come to Washington, DC. Its owners know a thing or two about what constitutes authentic Italian cuisine. Started in Florence, Italy, the restaurant’s only other North American outpost can be found in San Diego. Acqua Al 2 took over a charming little space in the up and coming Eastern Market section […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Rieger Hotel Exchange and Grill
The Rieger opened late last month in the former 1924 Main building, and was likely the most anticipated new restaurant of 2010. It carries those high expectations into 2011 and, for the most part, manages to deliver. Howard Hanna (formerly of 40 Sardines and Room 39) and Ryan Maybee (formerly of JP Wine Bar) have […]
Read the rest of this entry »Teller’s Restaurant in Lawrence, KS
My husband and I recently went to Lawrence to see a KU football game. Though the Jayhawks didn’t have a successful afternoon, our outing was salvaged by dinner at Teller’s restaurant. From the service to the pizza to the nightly special, it was an enjoyable experience. It’s in a former bank building, hence the name, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Whole Wheat Pasta
Whole wheat pasta is made with whole wheat flour, meaning that the flour includes the bran and germ of the wheat. It has more fiber and nutrients than pasta made with white flour, and it has a somewhat different texture and flavor. Some people find that whole wheat pasta is not to their liking, but […]
Read the rest of this entry »Tomato Time Two
This season’s crop of tomatoes will be gone well before I’ve had my fill, so I’ll try to include them in at least part of every dinner I serve for the next few weeks. For a striking presentation, spread a variety of heirloom tomato slices (yellow, orange and purple, not just red) on a platter, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Carmen’s Cafe
Carmen’s Cafe in Brookside is a longtime neighborhood favorite. Italian specialties abound, including spiedini, veal and my favorite, Fettucine Al Diablo, an enormous pasta dish chock-full of seafood in a spicy tomato sauce. Linguine Aliolio is another must-try, combining olive oil and garlic with fresh herbs and just a touch of tomato.Carmen’s also has surprisingly […]
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