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
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
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
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
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
by TT on September 25th, 2008 | Restaurant Reviews
Another business day in California means another day of looking for a place to grab lunch. As I had a quiet afternoon scheduled for Wednesday, I decided to work from the public library for that portion of the day. Searching the internet for cafes in downtown San Mateo, I came across Cafe 400.
Reading the reviews for this cafe, many customers raved about it. One comment that I saw repeated by different authors was the delicious turkey sandwich served on Tuesdays. Sadly, I wasn't going to get to experience that. However, I do like a good sandwich, and this cafe is
by TT on September 24th, 2008 | Restaurant Reviews
In California on a business trip this week, I had a lunch meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Not being from the area, I asked my lunch partner to choose a restaurant, and she suggested
Cafe Soulstice. With two
locations (both situated within Equinox Fitness Clubs), we opted to meet in San Mateo.
Previewing the menu online, I learned that the menu consisted of gourmet raw items. I enjoy a wide variety of foods but had never eaten at a restaurant such as this previously. I was excited to sample a different style of food. Also, being a fairly health-conscious eater,
by TT on September 23rd, 2008 | Appetizers, Recipes
What does it mean when: nachos are considered an excellent dinner? dinner consists of finger foods (or at the most, foods that can be eaten using only a toothpick)? the dining room for Sunday dinner is actually the living room? It must be football season.
Yes, the NFL season has returned. As we live in New England, we are hearty fans of the Patriots, with or without Tom Brady. So, the other Sunday, we made a dinner of munchies. As it was only my husband and I, we didn't need to have a large menu. However, as we are foodies, heating
by TT on September 18th, 2008 | Breads, Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
I have enjoyed baking since my childhood. As a teenager, I baked cookies, brownies, and pies. I would cut recipes out of magazines to try at a future date. This love for baking grew into a love for cooking all dishes. Still, there are dishes that I have yet to try. One of these was bagels. Note the word, was.
Everyone in our house loves bagels. Granted, we enjoy different kinds with different toppings, but if we all go to a bagel shop, I know everyone will be happy with the menu. So, with a family of 6 that likes bagels,
by TK on September 18th, 2008 | Restaurant Reviews
The family Italian restaurant is an often done experience. Every town in America, no matter the size, has at least one Italian restaurant. This usually means you can get pasta covered in some form of marinara sauce. Throw some Italian bread on the table and some parmesan cheese out of a green can, and you have the local Italian restaurant. Recently, my family got to experience something totally different than that when we visited Polcari's in Salem, NH.
Polcari's is a local chain (3 locations in New England) that has been family owned for three generations. The decor is strictly that
