THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED I loved my mid-December dinner at the newly-opened Suna. In fact, I had every intention of making a return visit in early spring. But when I read about a special ten-course dinner at Suna featuring guest chef’s including “Top Chef’s” Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, I kind of go nuts. Really […]
Equinox: Taking Criticism to Heart
December 22, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I am a sensitive person. When criticism comes my way, I take it very personally. A negative comment is examined and reexamined, until I can figure out how to address the issue if at all possible. A reader recently took me to task for attributing a movie quote incorrectly. “Wow! If you cant even get […]
Suna…not later
December 15, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED I can usually tell how I really feel about a restaurant when I think about if and when I want to return. Sometimes I say “been there, eaten that” and move on. Other times, I haven’t even finished my meal when I start plotting a comeback (hello Izakaya Seki and […]
Matchbox: Liftoff on 14th Street
December 7, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
’tis the season for new restaurant openings. In the last few weeks, DGS Delicatessen, Wildwood Kitchen, Hanoi House, Suna, and Woodward Table have all opened their doors. Joining this group is a new Matchbox on 14th Street. This is the fourth area location for Matchbox. And while this may put it into the category of […]
DGS Delicatessen: Thanks for the Memories- CLOSED
November 27, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
My memories of Jewish food go back to Friday night dinners at my grandmother’s house in Detroit. One of my favorite dishes was kasha varnishkes. It didn’t have a whole lot of flavor, but there was something about the dish that I absolutely loved. Steaming hot matzah ball soup, gefilte fish with horseradish, and pickled […]
Izakaya Seki: No ifs, ands, or butts… it knocks me off my feet
November 21, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
My iPhone is the most essential tool I own, particularly when it comes to blogging. I write all my notes in my phone, and if my husband is not dining with me it also serves as my camera. Last week, my telephone crashed, and with it my notes and photos about a recent dining experience […]
