The chickens and I had some awesome food in 2016. Here are my top seven, not in any particular order. All of these dishes were full of personality and left an indelible mark on our palates. Wood Oven Baked Eggs from Glass and Vine - Confit garlic cream, Grana Padano, cauliflower,cured meat, truffle sauce Half... Continue Reading →
It is hard to get my two chickens together now that the eldest one is working and going to college. When that opportunity arose, I seized on it and took them to lunch to celebrate with roasted chicken. This was the second time that I was visiting Glass and Vine, and there was a very... Continue Reading →
I was born with a hyperactive metabolism and always took it for granted that this state of affairs would last forever. I could eat extraordinary amounts of food without gaining an ounce in weight and doing zero exercise. Life was good. Life was full of food and no matter how much I ate; I was... Continue Reading →
Get in a good hearty meal at Red, the Steakhouse before you ring (drink) in the New Year - the restaurant is conveniently located within a short stroll of Miami’s hottest nightclubs and bars so you can forget about driving. Consistently ranked one of the best steakhouses in Miami, Red is offering a 4-course, 5-star meal starting at... Continue Reading →
My brother took us for a drive down to Islamorada to eat something good and get some ocean breeze.This place was perfect for that, surrounded by water, flying pelicans and the sound of Caribbean music always playing in the background. Squid Rings ($9.25) These were fried calamari with more rings than tentacles. My little... Continue Reading →
We have a family tradition that we have been practicing for the last ten years – on the day after Thanksgiving; I buy the Christmas tree and while the chickens decorate I make turkey soup using the leftovers from the day before. Over the years, I have tweaked the soup a little, using fresh... Continue Reading →
I have been planning to visit Glass & Vine for a long time. At first, it was only open for dinner, and I do not "do nights." Then, it opened for lunch, but I had to work. Finally, it opened for brunch on the weekends, and it was my chance to go on a tasting... Continue Reading →
Grove Bay Grill, formerly known as Scotty’s Landing, is ideally situated in a marina, facing a tranquil bay replete with beautiful yachts. A cool breeze blows on your face while indulging in standard grill fare. The ambiance was lovely, with a funky bar, covered seating and picnic benches along the seaside - really chill, as... Continue Reading →
I have been in this country for a long time, and one of the things that intrigued me when I got here was seeing a bunch of pumpkins, in piles, surrounded by scarecrows during the month of October. People usually visit pumpkin patches to choose a pumpkin for Halloween to make jack-o'-lanterns and to decorate... Continue Reading →
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