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Battle of the Cheesesteaks

by TT on May 17th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

The last week of April we took two of our teens on a combined work/pleasure trip to the mid-Atlantic region. With a schedule of a few meetings here, a little sightseeing there, we were able to enjoy the kids' week off from school while maintaining a relaxed business schedule. Journeying down the Atlantic coast, we made stops in Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Of course, one of our purposes for visiting Philly was to see historic sites. However, I'd be fibbing if I didn't admit that an equally as important purpose was to eat cheesesteaks at Geno's and Pat's. I know, a

Buffalo Wild Wings Nachos

by TT Jr. on May 4th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

For any of you who have ever gone to a Buffalo Wild Wings you know they are very popular for their wings. For those of you who haven't been to a Buffalo Wild Wings, you probably live in New England, Montana, Idaho, Washington, New Mexico, Wyoming, or Utah. You have probably also never visited any of the Great Lakes, because they are everywhere there. I live in New England, but I have family in Maryland, so a decent amount of the time when we visit, we go there. Depending on who you ask, Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) have the

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, Boston, MA

by TT on February 16th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

Last Sunday I was invited to dine at Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro. Bringing my husband as my dining companion, we headed to Boston on a cold and blustery February afternoon. The warmth of the food, staff, and atmosphere definitely helped erase the memories of the cold outdoors.

We arrived in Boston early and spent some time shopping on Charles Street. However, with the cold temperatures, we decided to cut our shopping short and head to the restaurant early. They graciously seated us 30 minutes earlier than our reservation. This didn't seem like an inconvenience, as we were the

Olé Mexican Grill, Cambridge, MA

by TT on February 2nd, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

On an evening without kids in our company, what better way is there to spend the evening than a leisurely dinner for two at a restaurant? With last Friday being one of those nights, I graciously accepted the offer to dine at Olé Mexican Grill. Not only would it be a romantic dinner for two, but it also would allow us to try a new-to-us restaurant.

We arrived at Olé about 30 minutes prior to our reservation. However, we were able to be seated promptly. The restaurant was packed but well-staffed, which seemed to keep all of the patrons

36 deLux Restaurant, Manchester, NH

by TT on January 26th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

When a perennial favorite ceases to exist, it is often difficult to fill the void. For 36 deLux, that has not held true. Located in the home of the former Richard's Bistro, 36 deLux has done a terrific job of providing the same excellent quality of food, service, and atmosphere that its predecessor did. Of course, the new owner previously was a chef at Richard's, which may help account for the smooth transition.

Since its opening in November 2011, I have dined there on two different occasions. The first was a business lunch, which gave me a small glimpse

China Blossom, North Andover, MA

by TT on January 19th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews

This past Sunday I was invited to dine at China Blossom with a guest. Thus, I asked my husband to join me for an evening of what I hoped would be good dining.

We arrived shortly before our reservation time of 7:00. The restaurant was busy, with most of the tables full. We were able to be seated early and were given a booth. We had the option of ordering off the menu or partaking in the buffet, and we chose the menu. Within moments, we were greeted by our waiter who provided water and took our drink order.

When

Restaurant Review: Cafe Maspero, New Orleans, LA

by TK on July 31st, 2008 | Restaurant Reviews

It is not too often that I get to write a review of a place that only accepts cash. We tend to review establishments on the higher end of the spectrum and cash-only joints usually don’t make the cut for this distinction.

But our “mini honeymoon” in New Orleans allowed us the time to eat at a variety of different establishments and Café Maspero in the French Quarter was one of the unique places.

The café, which is located near the river, is a sandwich place that is perfect for a quick bite to eat. In an

The Oregon Brewers’ Festival: A Review

by Erin Steiner on July 30th, 2008 | Food News

While I am not a beer drinker myself, I do live in one of the country's "beer lovingest" regions: The Pacific Northwest…specifically, Portland, Oregon. People in Portland love their beer, and they are incredibly proud of all of the local microbrews that are available here. Sometimes it seems like you can't walk more than a block without finding yet another restaurant, bar or club that brews its own brand of beer.

Portlanders (and Oregonians) love their local beers so much they have created an annual event called The Oregon Brewers' Festival (or Brewfest to the locals). This event took

Can't Stand the Heat? Get Out of the Kitchen!

by Lisa Stauber on July 22nd, 2008 | Salads

July is full swing, and the dog days of August are almost upon us. What’s a cook to do when the kitchen is sweltering – and the oven isn’t even on?

Grill it. Smoky, chargrilled dinners are a summertime staple. Invest in a grill pan and some skewers, and you can cook almost any food over a fire. When the food’s done, make s’mores by roasting marshmallows over the coals for a fun, summertime dessert. (If you have never made s'mores,

Spinach Salad with Pear and Bleu Cheese

by TT on July 17th, 2008 | Recipes, Salads

Monday night is our late dinner night. With a weekly work phone call for my fiance that lasts until 6:30 and then the drive home, dinner for the adults isn't before 7:30. So, the kids get some sort of exciting kid dinner, such as hot dogs or chicken nuggets, and we get a fun adult dinner. This plan makes all parties happy.

With it being summer, I enjoy making lighter meals. For our grown-ups only meal, I also try and use as many non-kid friendly ingredients as possible. We can enjoy a more adventurous meal without seeing little noses crinkle.

As we

Kitchen Gadget Review: OXO Olive & Cherry Pitter

by TK on July 17th, 2008 | Equipment Reviews

My family loves olives. Well... at least I love olives. But I only like good olives, especially Kalamata olives. But the one thing that is always a turnoff is the whole spitting out of the pits. There really is no nice way to handle this unpleasantness.

So on a recent shopping trip, we picked up a little gadget that helps alleviate some of this problem. The OXO Olive & Cherry Pitter is a nifty looking little piece of engineered kitchen gadgetry.

When I tested it on some Kalamata olives it worked like a charm with a

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