LA is seriously lacking in fine dining options, but its not like the chefs in this city aren’t giving it a go. Take for instance Scratch Bar, which is a newly opened addition to La Cienega’s famed restaurant row. I suppose it’s not necessarily trying to achieve the fine dining benchmark, but I guess it’s…
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Our last trip to Chicago was really highlighted by some of the most delicious food I’ve eaten in a long time. This trip back was no exception. Alinea was probably the stand out restaurant last time for its sheer creativity. It’s sister restaurant, Next, managed to wow us again. Now if you haven’t heard, both…
Commonwealth
Ok, moving on to some SF eatings. I met up with some good friends to get my SF grubbin’ on, now that Triple F and Running Man are out of the eating game with twins girls. The Pouter was kind enough to make reservations and pick me up for our dinner at Commonwealth. Now, I…
Alinea
Alinea is a place that, to most food aficionados, needs no introduction. As of the 2012 Chicago Micheline Guide, it is the ONLY restaurant to garner 3 stars. As of today, its number 7 on San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant List, only trumped by places like Noma and Per Se. It is known for its modern twist on classic…
Blackbird
Chicago turned out to be one of the best gastrotourism trips I’ve ever had. Granted it was actually supposed to be an educational trip because of the conference Dumpling Man was attending, I made it my mission to make sure we ate only the very best for our sorta of mini vacation. I did my…
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I’m a Top Chef and less so a Top Chef Masters fan. I’ve been watching from the beginning. I’ve experienced some of the contestant’s culinary talent (here, here, here, here, and here) , but never have I been able to taste the food from a winner. Ink has finally changed all that for me. It’s the new restaurant from…
Castagna
As I’ve said before, Portland’s dining scene can be summarized as seasonal local ingredients prepared deliciously without the frills, gimmicks, and pretention as you might experience in LA. It’s just good food that makes you feel really warm and comforted inside. Castagna doesn’t really fit the mold of your typical Portland restaurant. It’s modernist…
The Bazaar
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like food is like the new “it” thing. By that, I mean food seems to be on everyone’s minds. Whether it’s talking about favorite foods, eating at the best new restaurants, or checking out foodie events. Food is everywhere! Dumpling Man voiced a similar sentiment. Maybe food…
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