Posted by
William on February 19th, 2009, at 11:05 pm
In the mood for some French comfort food? Look no further than Café Henri in New York’s West Village.
It’s a small and inviting café with about a dozen closely spaced tables. The cute, simple etching of Henri, the owner’s dog, on the glass window and the warm colors used inside help set the tone.
The food [...]
Posted by
William on February 18th, 2009, at 10:54 pm
Alta in New York’s West Village is an amazing not-quite-standard-tapas restaurant. Upon entering, you walk past a long bar leading to the dining area where you can pause to enjoy an aperitif while waiting for your table.
The dining area is a two story affair, with the second as an open area looking down. The [...]
Posted by
William on February 17th, 2009, at 8:26 pm
As you can see by their website, Little Branch is fairly no-nonsense. With bar rules (Rule #6: Don’t bring anyone here who you wouldn’t leave alone in your home.) and $12 drinks, it’s not quite no-frills either. It’s in the details that Little Branch succeeds.
Once inside, the speak-easy atmosphere, the professional staff and the extremely [...]
Posted by
William on December 19th, 2008, at 5:14 pm
Allen & Son Barbecue review. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, they use the traditional vinegar based barbecue sauce. Hushpuppies, Brunswick Stew, and -of course- the barbecue are all highly recommended.
Posted by
William on December 14th, 2008, at 6:13 pm
As I mentioned in my last post, I was in Argentina recently. I spent my time between the wine region, Mendoza, and the capital, Buenos Aires. Long days of travel and sightseeing (and staying out late) meant that I went to a lot of cafe’s in both areas.
Mendoza recap: Mendoza is knows for its malbecs, [...]
Posted by
William on November 17th, 2008, at 10:39 am
Not a recipe today, but still some delicious food. I went to Montreal last weekend and went to several places to go out to eat. Many restaurants are bring-your-own-booze affairs. You stop by the regional wine store, SAQ Selections or SAQ Classique, pick up a bottle or two of wine at a regular price, take [...]