Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
The Dish: The scene in the beginning – where Andy painfully recounts his “crazy” weekend spent making an egg salad sandwich with all the “accoutrements” – kills me. I think it sets the tone for the whole film. You know this movie is going to make you laugh and push you into that awkward zone.…
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I was pretty much devastated when Carl’s Steaks decided to close their brick and mortar location and go food truck only (plus Yankee stadium outposts). Not only was Carl’s right around the corner from my apartment, I am quite confident they made the best cheesesteaks around. And yes, I’ve been to Philly. Carl’s was just…
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When it comes to potluck dishes, it’s tough to find something that’s easy but still hearty. If you want to bring something more substantial, that usually means a casserole. While that’s not necessarily difficult, it can be annoying to transport if you’re not going home after work and will need to be heated up when…
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This month’s “Inspiration Station” is built around “The Fault in Our Stars.” I tried to wait for the movie mania to die down a bit and now feel like this is an appropriate time to revive one of the summer’s biggest hits. The Dish: Augustus tells Hazel that he’s using his wish on a trip…
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I had such success with my Grown Up Tuna Melt that I decided to try a new variation. This one is a bit less quirky, but the artichokes give it a Mediterranean taste that sets it apart from other tuna salads. I diverged from the recipe a bit by using lemon zest with pepper (vs. lemon…
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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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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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I had some leftover pesto in the fridge and only about two days before it went bad. It had to get used up but with an entire 9×13 casserole of mac and cheese in the fridge, I had no need for anything pasta based. I also had some hamburger buns so an Italian themed burger…
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Food trucks love the area by my office. There are tons of hardworking folks who never bring lunch from home and usually just want to run out and grab something quickly. I don’t usually take advantage to my proximity to all this great food because 1) I try to be good and pack my lunch…
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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 