Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
In all the times I had been to Rathbones, it was only ever for drinks. I actually always wondered who would possibly ever eat there – the food can’t be that good. This is a place where softball teams gather after a game and fans go to watch sports on the many tvs. It’s neighborhoody,…
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My father does NOT like to eat the same thing two times in a row. He is decidedly anti leftovers. So I was surprised when he wanted to take me to lunch at Cohen’s Retreat my first day home when he had just had supper there two nights before. If he is not only willing…
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5 Spot feels like a cross between a cafe and a regular restaurant. To me that means it has the low key, neighborhood-y, artsy-ish feel of a café but with a more substantial menu. There is definitely something for everyone here. In addition to the large plates, the menu has 14 sandwiches, 8 burgers, 5…
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When we made plans with friends for a Monday night supper, they suggested their neighborhood since we rarely go there and restaurant week as a way to up the ante without throwing out too much money…and then we all ordered off the regular menu instead of the restaurant week one. Best laid plans, right? Isabella’s…
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I was very strategic with my run recently. I planned it so that I would finish at Breads Bakery just in time for breakfast/brunch. After running the 1.7 miles there, I felt confident I had earned my meal. In fact, I felt confident I had earned three meals because I purchased a leek quiche (seemed…
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A lot of people love huge fluffy bagels. I personally prefer a thinner bagel – it’s easier for me to handle. Some people also like lox and cream cheese. Not me. Blame it on my Southern upbringing, but I just am not a fan. Lox is salty and slimy; too much cream cheese is overwhelming…
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I was so excited when I saw the Hill and Bay construction in my neighborhood. I was so not excited when it looked like it would be a little overpriced. It looked cute but not cute enough to warrant what looked to be a very limited and slightly overpriced menu. I mean, as much as…
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I guess Friday was just all about the UK because after Meyers of Keswick we went to dinner at Whitehall. It doesn’t feel overly British, but you will see a good deal of gin on the cocktail menu. They also feature not one but four of my favorite gastropub touches: subway tile on one wall,…
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When my Mom visits we like to just…walk. We don’t usually make a strict plan ahead of time and we stop whenever we see something interesting, whether that’s a restaurant or boutique. On the first day of her vistit we made “village” our general destination. We didn’t even specify East or West so we started…
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Some say Red Hook Lobster Pound is the best in the biz. I’m sure they crank out a great lobster roll, but I wouldn’t know because I ordered a shrimp roll instead. Lobster rolls are great, but they are dang expensive. For only $10 (instead of $16) you can get a shrimp roll instead. To…
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Peaches to Apples 