Chef Takashi Yagihashi opened Slurping Turtle in November 2011. Yagihashi’s name should ring a bell. He is a James Beard Award winner and has made appearances on Iron Chef and Top Chef. He has opened many fine dining restaurants, and […]
“Where can we get a good Chicago dog?” is what we often asked Chicagoans during our recent trip to Chicago. The response by most: Portillo’s Hot Dogs. And if someone asked us the same question, we’d give the same answer. […]
If you’re in the East Village of NYC, be sure to stop by Puddin’ by Clio located on St. Marks Place. Puddin’ opened in January 2012, selling pudding – from the classics to signature creations – and other savory desserts, […]
Pranna, a modern Southeast Asian restaurant/lounge within the Flatiron District of NYC, is one of my go-to spots for a great cocktail and appetizers, especially during happy hour. When I was invited to sample the latest additions to Pranna’s spring […]
Whenever we go on a fishing charter, we make arrangements with local restaurants to have the chefs cook the catch for us. In Roatan, we’ve had fried red snapper with sauteed chayote and local vegetables. In Hawaii, we had fresh […]