Regional Bites: Roast Beef Sandwiches of Greater Boston

Posted on October 22, 2009 - Filed Under Restaurants, eating out, sandwich | 3 Comments

Some foods are ubiquitous to areas. Philadelphia has its cheesesteaks. The south has its BBQ. New York has its cheesecake. Boston has its baked beans. But for every well-known regional food, there are dozens of lesser known ones that are just as wonderful — if not more so.
When it comes to greater Boston, one of [...]

What I Did Today … Craftbar and Starbucks Via

Posted on September 30, 2009 - Filed Under Restaurants, This Week, Thoughts, Top Chef | 1 Comment

Let’s take a break from cooking for just one day. I really want to tell you about what I did today, but I will forewarn you — I was invited to this event, a product launch. It’s not something that I generally talk about on this blog, but it was a great event at a [...]

A taste of ‘ino

Posted on July 31, 2007 - Filed Under Restaurants, cookbooks | 3 Comments

For a friend’s birthday several years ago, she wanted to try out a little West Village Italian Wine Bar known for it’s bruscettas, tramezzinnis, and paninis called ‘ino. The tiny restaurant doesn’t allow reservations and, as a result, we had a long wait to get in. I hate long waits anywhere, and this was no [...]

Review: Panino Sportivo

Posted on December 8, 2006 - Filed Under Barnard, Near Barnard, New York, Restaurants | Leave a Comment

Before going to New York the other day, I looked for new and upcoming eateries in the Columbia-Barnard area. One that caught my eye was Panino Sportivo, which is located beneath Barnard College’s Plimpton Residence Hall in an area that once held rundown and rarely frequented ethnic eateries.
For starters, just seeing people at this restaurant [...]

Who do they think they are?

Posted on October 14, 2006 - Filed Under Restaurants, eating out, lessons, rants | Leave a Comment

Ok, so, I need to complain.
I went to the Friendly’s in Danbury, Conn., with my husband and son (just over a year old) today for lunch. Figuring that it’s a good, family friendly restaurant, I thought it would be a good place for a treat for my boy. He’s been such a trooper about going [...]

Review: Mexicali Rose, Newtown

Posted on July 20, 2006 - Filed Under Connecticut, Restaurants, eating out | 6 Comments

Mexicali Rose in Newtown doesn’t look like much from the outside – just another storefront eatery with a clever sign. Located on Route 25 in the Ricci’s Plaza, you can’t let the location fool you though. This isn’t just some hole in the wall.
When you walk in, you are met with a cute assortment of [...]

Review: Mexicali Rose, Newtown

Posted on July 20, 2006 - Filed Under Connecticut, Restaurants, eating out | 3 Comments

Review: ChikaLicious

Posted on May 10, 2006 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment

Virtual Frolic and I ventured to ChikaLicious Dessert Bar the other afternoon in search of something sweet and scrumptious. It was decidedly small, with only a handful of tables and some seats at the bar. The decor had a clean simplicity to it, which was nice.
We selected a table near the door and perused the [...]

Review: The Villa Restaurant

Posted on March 3, 2006 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment

The Steak Gorganzola is amazing. The thin fried onion whisps that adorn it and the mashed potato bed melts in your mouth. Once in a while they have Chicken Gorganzola, which is really delicious too, but isn’t quite as breathtaking as the steak version.
Villa also makes a mean cheeseburger.
The mid-week Prix Fixe menu is a [...]

Review: Chipotle

Posted on March 3, 2006 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment

I had an amazing burrito here – it was the steak fajita burrito with cheese and mild salsa. The tortilla was soft and light. The peppers and onions were cooked just right – crisp and flavorful. And the salsa had a hint of bite, but didn’t toss my shoes across the room. And it was [...]

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