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Restaurant

He Said, She Said – At the Table with Robert Sinskey at UpStairs on the Square

19 May 2011

The Menu
Anjou Pear & Fennel Salad
Endive, Slivered Almonds – Almond “Cream”
2009 Abraxas, Vin de Terroir, Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard
Thai Chili Dusted Grilled Shrimp
Young Coconut Milk Shooter
2009 Pinot Blanc, Los Carneros
Locally Foraged Mushroom Risotto
Jamón Serrano, Pea Tendrils & Pecorino Romano
2009 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
2007 3 Amigos Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
Fire Roasted Ribeye
Sweet Balsamic Marinated Grilled Peppers & [...]

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The Dinearound – Chef O’Neil Demo’s Dinner at the Blue Ox

2 May 2011

The namesake

There is culinary life north of Boston – Marblehead, Salem, Newburyport and Beverly are home to any number of fine restaurants. But Lynn? Not exactly a destination for the hungry and discriminating. However, The Blue Ox, opened for two years, has changed the culinary landscape of Sin City by providing a comfortable, affordable and delicious [...]

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He Said, She Said – Wine Stains Dinner at Journeyman Restaurant

26 April 2011

GLENN – Just what do I expect from a restaurant experience? This was the question that surfaced after my wine dinner at Journeyman Restaurant.” Wine Stains” is a recently inaugurated series of wine dinners at Journeyman that feature the unique culinary perspective of Diana Kudajarova and Tse Wei Lim, the chefs and, along with Meg [...]

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He Said, She Said – In search of Cuisine: Restaurant Week at T.W. Food

17 March 2011

GLENN – Eleni and Katrin have grown weary of comfort foods - both the traditional down-home variety and the gussied-up contemporary version. Not to sound elitist, it was time for some cuisine. Eleni had expressed an interest in TW Food, and Katrin and I concurred. Even though it was Restaurant Week, we were off to sample TW’s personal [...]

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Table for One

22 February 2011

 
 
I was planning a small celebratory lunch – for one. Should I have oysters and champagne at Island Creek or a burger and Bordeaux at the Bristol Lounge or, most decadent of all, two ice cream samplers and a double side of hot fudge at Picco? As I pondered, the answer came to me – [...]

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Country Comforts – The Dinearound at Tupelo

2 February 2011

  
I’ve been making my way through Heirloom Cooking by the inimitable Brass Sisters, the self-styled “Queens of Comfort Food”. The book , a compendium of 20th century comfort food, is a good read if you enjoy reading cookbooks. Accordingly, it seemed fitting that the Dinearound, at the recommendation of one of the members, would be visiting Tupelo. [...]

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He Said, She Said – A Night at the Bloc 11 Pop-Up

15 January 2011

GLENN – Like the weather, cultural – including culinary –  trends make their way from the Left Coast and eventually arrive in Boston. Originating out West and now happening  here  - such is the case with the pop-up restaurant, more flamboyantly known as Guerrilla Culinary. (There is an Internet rumor that the concept originated in Brooklyn – [...]

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Petit Robert Central Bistro: French Style Returns to Downtown Boston

10 January 2011

Just a couple of blocks from where the legendary Maison Robert had been located, the latest outpost of Petit Robert opened last fall.  Though my dining experiences at the South End and Kenmore Square restaurants had been mixed, I was eager to try Central and even more interested to see the decor. As an admitted [...]

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A Tasting Journey at L’Espalier

6 January 2011

Each year, I cannot wait for the holidays to be over. Overdecorated trees, the endless drone of Christmas and snow-related songs, and the pressure of finding the perfect gift are just too much. An annual highlight in the midst of the misery is enjoying a luxurious lunch with two of my colleagues. Though traditionally we [...]

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How I Finally Came to Dine at Garden at the Cellar

20 September 2010

How I came to dine at Garden at the Cellar is not a particularly compelling saga; it just took me awhile from learning about Chef Will Gilson to actually tasting his cuisine. The story begins several  years ago at the Farmers’ Market at City Hall Plaza. As a chef working on the waterfront and with [...]

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