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 June 30th, 2010 | Restaurant Reviews
Some days feel surreal. A recent Saturday was one such day. After a
fabulous breakfast at a diner in Portsmouth, NH, a meeting, a quick stop by home, and a 5-hour car ride, I found myself having a very late lunch/pre-dinner snack at
Pershing Square in Manhattan. Of course, surreal doesn't mean anything about the trip was bad. I mean, how bad can a combination work/fun trip to NYC be? Based on my experience, not bad at all.
We arrived at
Pershing Square about 4:00. As it was between meals, the restaurant was fairly quiet, and the bar was
by TT on June 28th, 2010 | Recipes, Salads
Warm weather arrives in New England, and we become excited to cook outdoors. Of course, there is the typical fare of hamburgers and hot dogs to please the palate, but a little variety makes grilling so much more enjoyable.
This past Saturday we decided to try our hands at more interesting grilled food. Instead of hamburgers, we made buffalo chicken burgers with blue cheese sauce. In place of coleslaw or pasta salad, we opted to give a grilled salad a try. Like most salads, it is best made early and allowed to sit in the refrigerator to chill and allow flavors
by TT on June 18th, 2010 | Recipes, Side Dishes
Last week I wrote about my
Beet & Orange Salad, which I thought was quite delicious. However, I have to admit that I didn't always feel that way about beets. When I was a kid, I turned up my nose at the offer of any sort of cooked beets. I don't think I ever tried one, I just guessed that they must taste pretty bad.
Fast forward a few years to a dinner at a restaurant where I chose a salad that had beets on it. The other ingredients looked so tempting, I decided that it was worth eating beets.
