Tuscan Kitchen in Salem, New Hampshire, has been a favorite dining location for my husband and me since it opened in November 2010. For us this restaurant is the perfect combination of dining elements: highly attentive customer service, delicious, freshly prepared foods, well appointed decor. Whether visiting Tuscan Kitchen for a weekend afternoon appetizer, a multi-course dinner, or a late night cocktail, we have had only exceptional experiences.
Thus, when owner Joe Faro decided to embark on another culinary project, I was more than eager to view and experience. The new project is Tuscan Market, which is located next
Peddler’s Village, Earl’s Buck County
by TT August 27th, 2012 | Restaurant News
This year Peddler's Village is celebrating their fiftieth anniversary. This colonial style shopping and dining destination, located in Buck's County, Pennsylvania, welcomes 1.5 million visitors each year. Covering forty-two acres, it is home to sixty-five specialty shops, the Golden Plough Inn, Giggleberry Fair family entertainment, twelve annual food festivals and seasonal events, and six restaurants.
One of the newer restaurants in Peddler's Village is Earl's Buck County. This farm to table restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, was created by the team of Director of Restaurants Jim Perillo, General Manager David Zuckerman and Executive Chef Chris Tavares. Working with
One of the newer restaurants in Peddler's Village is Earl's Buck County. This farm to table restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, was created by the team of Director of Restaurants Jim Perillo, General Manager David Zuckerman and Executive Chef Chris Tavares. Working with
Mr. Mac’s
by TT Jr. August 8th, 2012 | Chef Interviews, Restaurant News
The other week I had an interview with the co-owners of Mr. Mac, Valerie Anderson and Patrick Cain. Mr. Mac is a mac and cheese restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire.
TT Jr: When did you first decide you wanted to cook?
VA: I have been cooking ever since I was a little girl. In junior high school I received the Crisco award for home economics. I also cooked with my grandmother as child a lot. It has always been something I enjoyed doing.
TT Jr: Why did you decide to only cook mac and cheese?
VA: This is my brother’s and my
TT Jr: When did you first decide you wanted to cook?
VA: I have been cooking ever since I was a little girl. In junior high school I received the Crisco award for home economics. I also cooked with my grandmother as child a lot. It has always been something I enjoyed doing.
TT Jr: Why did you decide to only cook mac and cheese?
VA: This is my brother’s and my
Salvatore’s, Boston, MA
by TT July 30th, 2012 | Restaurant News
If you're heading into Boston to dine, many people consider the option of Italian food in the North End. While there are many, many fine restaurants from which to choose in that one neighborhood, there are other good destinations for Italian food elsewhere in the city. One such place is Salvatore's. With four locations in Massachusetts, two of which are in Boston (Theatre District and Seaport), they provide an excellent alternative to the North End.
Last Friday, I visited the Seaport location and was able to meet with Executive Chef Victor Paone. In addition to overseeing the kitchens at
Last Friday, I visited the Seaport location and was able to meet with Executive Chef Victor Paone. In addition to overseeing the kitchens at
Chef Grace Nguyen
by TT June 28th, 2012 | Restaurant News
If you are like most adults, you probably have times when your day is too busy to prepare dinner. Unfortunately, quite often you are left with poor choices, such as greasy takeout meals or a cookie cutter of a dinner at a chain restaurant. If you live in the Bay Area, you are fortunate in that you have a much better option. Asian Box, located in Palo Alto, offers its diners fresh, healthy dishes that can be eaten at the restaurant or taken home.
We were able to speak with Chef Grace Nguyen, who not only is the executive
We were able to speak with Chef Grace Nguyen, who not only is the executive