CLOSED The temperatures were hovering at the zero mark, and our dining companions were ready to scrap our plans to head down to Requin at the District Wharf, in favor of staying closer to home. I had my heart set on Requin so that I could check off dining at another one of the flagship […]
St. Regis Restaurant: Jazz Brunch is an Exercise in Indulgence
January 8, 2018 · by · Leave a Comment
A new year has commenced, and with it the inevitable resolutions to eat less and work out more. On January 2, I opened my Weight Watchers app for the first time in months and started tracking food points. So, if you are one of those people who are in a reduced food mode right now, […]
Sally’s Middle Name: A Knockout- CLOSED
December 26, 2017 · by · Leave a Comment
Closed Let’s cut to the chase. Sally doesn’t have a middle name. Her brother, Chef Sam Adkins, co-owns Sally’s Middle Name with his wife Aphra and they decide to call this out in naming their restaurant. I don’t know why this idea emerged, but the moniker is unique, memorable, and even smile-inducing. I had an […]
Del Mar: It’s All in the Name
December 7, 2017 · by · 2 Comments
I sometimes have a hard time recalling people’s names. It’s most likely an age thing, and it can be frustrating. When asked for a restaurant recommendation, however, I can usually spout off names without hesitation. The brain works in mysterious ways. The request I field most often is where to go for a celebratory dinner. […]
