Author: Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle (Page 52 of 61)
The Wild Fern, Stockbridge VT
REVIEW
The hours are brief and variable, the menu limited (and, likewise, variable), so it’ll take at least a little forethought and checking to pay The Wild Fern a visit. The small effort required, however, will be more than repaid, for this is one of the most unique restaurants in Vermont. Calling it a restaurant, in fact, doesn’t feel quite right, because it’s about as close as you can get to stepping into someone’s personal vision (that of Heather Lynne) without actually trespassing. Her blog states, “No Hostile Vibrations!” Yes, you have entered Crunchy Vermont. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 4th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Arcade of Memphis to Stay Open for Dinner in 2015
Sylvan Park Restaurant on Franklin in Nashville to Close?
Dottie’s Diner of Woodbury, CT Moving
Now’s Your Chance to Try Your Hand at a Hot Brown
Checking In at: Villa Barone, Robbinsville NJ
A pre-Thanksgiving, escape-the-kitchen meal found Villa Barone in top form. Our waiter was superb. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. December 3rd, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Tom & Jerry Season
Kroll’s and The Packers
Gino’s East Arrives in Houston Next Week
14 Artisan New England Chocolates
LAF in the A.M. December 2nd, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
U.S. Airports Ranked by Food
Here Is the Reason Ben’s Is So Loyal to Bill Cosby
An Eating Survey of Traverse City MI
Top 15 Chicago Pizzas
LAF in the A.M. December 1st, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Cory Booker Dishes Ice Cream
Made-to-Order Pies in Charlotte Region
What to Do with Cosby Mural on Ben’s in D.C.
A Larger Cafe du Monde?
LAF in the A.M. November 30th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Dueling Chicken in Pittsburg, KS
93-Year-Old Charlie’s Steakhouse of Greenville, SC Closing
365 Great Meals in Nashville
A Visit to Montreal’s Mile End
Gumbo Shop, New Orleans LA
REVIEW
You are a tourist, staying in a French Quarter hotel. You don’t have a car (or maybe you’d just like to stroll the Quarter and duck into a restaurant for dinner). You’re not in the mood to dress up. You don’t want to spend a lot of money. You are not asking for the ultimate examples of the local specialties, but neither are you a LAF rube (did we hear someone say the Court of Two Sisters?) You just want some good things to eat, in pleasant surroundings, with a bit of that French Quarter glow. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. November 29th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Local Paper Makes Holiday Visit to La Posta de Mesilla in NM
Wiles-Smith’s Future in Memphis
Graeter’s Watch
Santa Fe in a Day and a Half
Carabé, Florence Italy
REVIEW
From the left: apricot, “fruit salad,” banana, melon, and fig. It’s all called “gelato,” but the quantity of dairy greatly varies, depending on the flavor and gelateria. Fruit flavors tend to have less milk, and the flavors we tried had little or none; they seemed to be, essentially, sorbets or cremolatas.
LAF in the A.M. November 28th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Organic Fruit in Fair Trade Baskets
Soul Food in Orlando
Garrett Popcorn Arrives in Atlanta
New Year’s Eve at Galatoire’s
LAF in the A.M. November 27th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Best of Big Apple, Through Edmonton Eyes
Fried Chicken in Seattle: There’s More than Ezell’s
New Primanti’s Near Wheeling, WV: Review
New Orleans Lunch
John’s Famous Stew, Indianapolis IN
REVIEW
A little-discussed feature of Indy cuisine is the frequency with which stew is encountered on local menus. This homely dish is found in taverns and sandwich shops often enough for one to assume the local folks have a particular fondness for the stuff. One great place to sample it is at John’s Famous Stew, in the working-class section of Indy west of the river. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. November 26th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Whoopie!
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Coming to NJ
Top 5 Pizzas in Connecticut
Texas Fried Chicken Throw Down
Kevin’s Hamburger Heaven, Chicago IL
REVIEW
Let’s face it: Kevin’s Hamburger Heaven, with its grease-stained parking lot and semi-industrial neighborhood location, looks like a dump. But don’t be fooled: inside, Kevin’s is surprisingly spiffy. This supreme 24/7 grease joint has been open since 1988 and gives the appearance of a much older eatery. The waitresses are diner veterans: efficient, no-nonsense ladies who will take good care of you. There are a few tables, but the counter stools give the best view of the short-order action. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. November 25th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
100 Things to Do in Charlotte
Remembering Evelyn Rotier, Founder of Nashville’s Rotier’s
A Kiwi at a New York City Appetizing Counter
Buy Em By The Sack
Bob Roth’s New River Groves, Davie FL
REVIEW
If you haven’t spent much time in non-Disney Florida since the 1960s, you wouldn’t recognize it. Old, kitschy Florida has almost completely disappeared. Even now, the last vestiges are rapidly being replaced by the brand new. It’s no longer the state of glass bottom boats, the Weeki Wachee mermaids, and Jackie Gleason (although, except for Jackie Gleason, those still exist, if barely). For a sense of what’s been happening, see John Sayles’ film Sunshine State. Continue reading
LAF in the A.M. November 24th, 2014
A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting
Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy Escaping the Boardwalk
Zachary Levi Visits Cafe du Monde for The Getaway
Shooting, Robbery at Kevin’s Hamburger Heaven in Chicago
An Interview with Tony Luke Jr.
Checking In at: Blue Swan Diner, Oakhurst NJ
First time at a diner is always chancy. There are different levels of diner in New Jersey. You have to peg your food order to the diner level. We’ve got a few near where we live that does well with dishes beyond the diner basics. With others, it’s best to stick to sandwiches, breakfast, onion rings, you know? We misread the Blue Swan; had it pegged a notch too high, so we’ll take some of the responsibility for the lackluster food. Credit where credit’s due: our waiter was terrific. Continue reading
