On my latest trip to New York City, I noticed an interesting phenomenon: eateries that specialize in one dish . Perhaps inspired by the runaway success of Gray's Papaya (a fast food joint that sells hot dogs and juice), and a creative response to the sky-high rents in Manhattan, these small, quirky eateries...
While steakhouses hold a lot of appeal on the carnal level (sorry vegetarians!), they often yield very little call to action. I love the idea of hunkering down on a juicy steak or a rack of ribs, but the costs associated with that luxury usually deter me. The food fairies were in good spirits then when...
Stats Title: Napoleon's Everyday Gourmet Burgers: Inspired Recipes by Chef Ted Reader Price: $27.95 Availability: Major book retailers everywhere The Book: Canadian chef Ted Reader loves burgers. This past May in Toronto, he broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest hamburger with a 590...
(Turkey and spinach burger from Earwax Cafe - don't let the name of the cafe turn you off!) So there I was in Chicago . I had heard great things about the city from friends and, as always, was eager and excited to seek out some culinary gems around town. I resisted the urge to try and get into a taping...
When you get the opportunity to eat at a celebrated chef's restaurant, there are only two questions to ask: when should I be there, and how many meals should I skip to make room for the delicious feast? I was lucky enough to step from the tarmac of La Guardia into Centrico , Aarón Sanchez 's restaurant...
