"Caviar is sometimes eaten by chess players as a way of rapidly consuming a considerable quantity of easily digestible protein, without any of the stupefying effects of a bona fide meal. It is an excellent cold weather food. It is not available on cross-channel ferries such as this one, though in many respects it would be an ideal mid-journey picnic. There is, however, a deliriously vulgar 'caviar bar' at Heathrow Terminal Four, just to the right of the miniature Harrods."- John Lancaster. The Debt to Pleasure. Henry Holt and Company: New York, 1996, p. 13
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Quote of the Day: 17 February 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard: St. Louis
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Look in the sky! Is it Ice cream? Is it frozen yogurt? No, it's frozen custard! Not really soft serve ice cream, but something all it's own!
On a not really too cool fall night, we drove out to the iconic Ted Drewes location on Chippewa St. in St. Louis (on the old US 66 route none the less).
The stand (no indoor seating!) was packed with people milling about and waiting to place their order. I'm sort of a plain vanilla person, so that's what I ordered. True to form, my custard arrived thick and creamy, upside down with s spoon stuck inside to let everyone know just how thick and creamy it was.
A perfect bit of nostalgia that's great for summer days, but oh oh, those summer nights!
Meal: after dinner snacks
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 13 September 2007
Address: 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109
Website: http://www.teddrewes.com
Look in the sky! Is it Ice cream? Is it frozen yogurt? No, it's frozen custard! Not really soft serve ice cream, but something all it's own!
On a not really too cool fall night, we drove out to the iconic Ted Drewes location on Chippewa St. in St. Louis (on the old US 66 route none the less).
The stand (no indoor seating!) was packed with people milling about and waiting to place their order. I'm sort of a plain vanilla person, so that's what I ordered. True to form, my custard arrived thick and creamy, upside down with s spoon stuck inside to let everyone know just how thick and creamy it was.
A perfect bit of nostalgia that's great for summer days, but oh oh, those summer nights!
Meal: after dinner snacks
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 13 September 2007
Address: 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109
Website: http://www.teddrewes.com
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Grove Cafe on Chestnut St. San Francisco
The Grove Cafe is one of the nicest little places on Chestnut St. (which has quite a few actually!) to get a little something at nearly anytime during the day. On my recent trip to San Francisco, I stopped in for breakfast on a couple of occasions. On other trips, it's just been a stop off for coffee or a little something after dinner.
Service has always been friendly and helpful (including making my custom scrambled eggs seen in the picture). The thick grilled toast is also great.
It's also a great people watching place as the SF laptop crowd conducts all kinds of business at all times of day.
A breakfast highlight is the funky orange juicer that squeezes your juice while you wait.
Meal: breakfast/after dinner snacks
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 16 January 2008
Address: 2250 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Website: N/A
Menu: http://tinyurl.com/2ue97d
Service has always been friendly and helpful (including making my custom scrambled eggs seen in the picture). The thick grilled toast is also great.
It's also a great people watching place as the SF laptop crowd conducts all kinds of business at all times of day.
A breakfast highlight is the funky orange juicer that squeezes your juice while you wait.
Meal: breakfast/after dinner snacks
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 16 January 2008
Address: 2250 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123
Website: N/A
Menu: http://tinyurl.com/2ue97d
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Joe Aguilar's Templo Del Sol: Authentic Mexican
Templo del Sol is one of those Mexican restaurants that's just plain comfortable. Located near the UC Riverside campus, you don't come to Templo del Sol for fancy tables or trendy lighting tricks.
Seating is your basic laminated tables and pull out chairs, but what you lack a hip atmosphere, is made up in great service (some reviews have noted that the service is slow, but I was there with a party of eight and the service was quick, efficient and cheerful) and even better food.
All the traditional dishes are here: enchiladas, tacos, burritos (including their deep fried burrito - or chimichunga as they're often called "back East"), and the like. Dishes come in combos or a la carte in generous portions. My dish of choice? The polle en mole, with just the right amount of chicken and accompanied by rice and beans.
Prices are low and the food is great! So next time you find yourself in the Inland Empire, stop by!
Meal: lunch
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 24 July 2007
Address: 1365 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Website: N/A
Seating is your basic laminated tables and pull out chairs, but what you lack a hip atmosphere, is made up in great service (some reviews have noted that the service is slow, but I was there with a party of eight and the service was quick, efficient and cheerful) and even better food.
All the traditional dishes are here: enchiladas, tacos, burritos (including their deep fried burrito - or chimichunga as they're often called "back East"), and the like. Dishes come in combos or a la carte in generous portions. My dish of choice? The polle en mole, with just the right amount of chicken and accompanied by rice and beans.
Prices are low and the food is great! So next time you find yourself in the Inland Empire, stop by!
Meal: lunch
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 24 July 2007
Address: 1365 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Website: N/A
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Savory Metro - Coffee and more in Takoma
Sister location to the original Savory Cafe located just across the DC-Maryland line in Takoma Park.
Savory Metro is the perfect spot to stop for coffee, tea, or something more filling - eggs, baked goods, etc. on your way to or from the Takoma Metro stop.
I'm a tough sell when it comes to coffee. I like what I like and am especially hard on "neighborhood" coffee houses that try and pass off weak, cold coffee as an "alternative" to Starbucks. Savory Metro passes my test with a good cup of basic joe - nothing fancy for me - and they didn't look at me funny when I wanted my "here" coffee in a "to go" cup!
Internet access, bulletin boards with the types of postings you find only in the Takoma/Takoma Park area (or maybe Berkeley!). A great little neighborhood spot!
Meal: coffee
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 30 January 2008
Address: 314 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Website: N/A
Savory Metro is the perfect spot to stop for coffee, tea, or something more filling - eggs, baked goods, etc. on your way to or from the Takoma Metro stop.
I'm a tough sell when it comes to coffee. I like what I like and am especially hard on "neighborhood" coffee houses that try and pass off weak, cold coffee as an "alternative" to Starbucks. Savory Metro passes my test with a good cup of basic joe - nothing fancy for me - and they didn't look at me funny when I wanted my "here" coffee in a "to go" cup!
Internet access, bulletin boards with the types of postings you find only in the Takoma/Takoma Park area (or maybe Berkeley!). A great little neighborhood spot!
Meal: coffee
Rating: ***** of 5
Date: 30 January 2008
Address: 314 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Website: N/A
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Las Campanas Restaurant @ The Mission Inn
Las Campanas Restaurant, located in the historic Mission Inn in Riverside, California, offers a great dining experience.
Part of the pleasure of Las Campanas is dining outdoors under the palms of the Mission Inn. If you're lucky and you get one of the clear and dry Southern California nights, you'll be especially happy while enjoying the excellent meal.
The chips, served with a trio of salsas, were crisp and not too salty.
For an entree, I chose my favorite, chicken enchiladas. Served with sides of refried beans and rice, a glass of California Pinot Noir made for the perfect meal.
Meal: dinner
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 22 July 2007
Address: 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
Website: http://www.missioninn.com/restaurants-las-campanas.php
Part of the pleasure of Las Campanas is dining outdoors under the palms of the Mission Inn. If you're lucky and you get one of the clear and dry Southern California nights, you'll be especially happy while enjoying the excellent meal.
The chips, served with a trio of salsas, were crisp and not too salty.
For an entree, I chose my favorite, chicken enchiladas. Served with sides of refried beans and rice, a glass of California Pinot Noir made for the perfect meal.
Meal: dinner
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 22 July 2007
Address: 3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
Website: http://www.missioninn.com/restaurants-las-campanas.php
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Red Square Euro Bistro: A little bit of Moscow in Denver
Tucked away on Larimer St. the Red Square Euro Bisto is everything a Soviet ere restaurant wasn't! Great food in good quantities and a fun, lively atmosphere.
For starters, I had Schi, the classic Russian Soup made with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, red peppers, beef bouillon, and sour cream. For an entree, Grilled Rack of Lamb (served with sautéed baby zucchini, roasted shallots, orange-fennel reduction).
The staff was knowledgeable and well-versed in the menu. Most importantly, our water was able to guide us through the selection of vodkas on the menu. Our choice: Prazdnichnaya.
Meal: dinner
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 5 Oct 2007
Address: 1512 Larimer St # 38R, Denver, CO 80202
Website: http://www.redsquarebistro.com/
For starters, I had Schi, the classic Russian Soup made with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, red peppers, beef bouillon, and sour cream. For an entree, Grilled Rack of Lamb (served with sautéed baby zucchini, roasted shallots, orange-fennel reduction).
The staff was knowledgeable and well-versed in the menu. Most importantly, our water was able to guide us through the selection of vodkas on the menu. Our choice: Prazdnichnaya.
Meal: dinner
Rating: **** of 5
Date: 5 Oct 2007
Address: 1512 Larimer St # 38R, Denver, CO 80202
Website: http://www.redsquarebistro.com/
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