Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island has hired Grandmas from all around the world to cook for him – and keep their family recipes alive for generations to come!… Read More ›
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Memorial Day 2020 – A Day Of Remembrance – And Burgers! A “Slider” Celebration!
Taking Time To Honor America’s Heroes On Memorial Day… First and foremost, thanks to everyone who serves our country in the military. Memorial Day allows us to honor those people who gave their lives defending our country while serving –… Read More ›
Ready For A “Lobster Mountain?” How About A “Crab Tower?” Let’s Head To Toronto’s Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant!
Ready To Dig Into Some Lobster? Lots And Lots Of Lobster? I found this picture online and had to find out what was going on – so let’s head to the famous Fishman Clubhouse Restaurant in Toronto to see some… Read More ›
“Goodfellas” Garlic! Paulie’s Famous Meatball Recipe! Dig Into Dinner And A Movie – Mobster Style!
A Celebration Of “Goodfellas” – And That “Goodfellas Thin” Garlic Sauce Recipe! If you know how to slice garlic “really really thin”, it may be due to this incredible film! First, it is a real definition: “Goodfellas Thin”: The unofficial… Read More ›
LA’s Iconic “Astro Burger” On Route 66! The Legendary “Pastrami Burger!” I Eat The Whole Sign!
Hungry? Well I Was, So I Ate An Entire Sign! I have lived in LA for a long time now, and I have passed this sign hundreds of times…one of those places you always say “I’ve got to try that!”… Read More ›
Michael Chiarello’s Inventive Burgers On “Platform 8”! A “Nitro” Ice Cream Lab! Chef Chiarello’s Napa Valley Burger Joint Review!
Time To Bite Down On Platform 8! As many of you know, I am a “Burger Aficionado” – and whenever a new “burger bar” opens up, I will be there to give it a try…and that opportunity presented itself in… Read More ›
Cooking An Iconic Paris “Potato Cake!” Yes, I Tackled The Chez L’Ami Louis “Gateau de Pommes de Terre” Recipe!
Bite Into This Iconic “Potato Cake!” I love potatoes, and this is my all-time favorite dish – a “gateau de pommes de terre” – a “potato cake!” It’s a dish I first had in Paris with my wife Alex at… Read More ›
“Mayochup” Is On The Way! Or Is It “Ketchonaise?” Vote On The Fate Of This New Condiment Mashup!
Heinz Doubles Down On A New Condiment Mashup! Soon, you will be able to ask your friends: “would you like some mayochup on that?” Wait – WHAT!?!?!?! You are looking at a new mix of two popular condiments, which may… Read More ›
Ramen Noodle Vending Machines Are Here! America Slurps Up This Tasty New Innovation!
“Ramen Noodle” Vending Machines Are Here! While you can get ramen from vending machines all over Asia and Japan, this innovative technology is now here in the US! The great food website Tastingtable.com has the story. As they report: Three… Read More ›
Easter Feast 2019! Gigot D’Agneau! Galette de Pomme de Terre! Recipes For Your Easter Feast – Ratatouille Too
Time For Our Annual Easter Feast! This has become an annual tradition: a roasted leg of lamb provencal-style, thanks to the incredible Chef/Author Patricia Wells! I am already in miss en place mode on this Easter Sunday – and here… Read More ›
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