Entries tagged with 'This Week in Eating Out'
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The Haute Dogs of the Moment: Ed Levine rounds up the various reinventions of the hot dog currently sweeping New York City. These ain't your mama's hot dogs. Korean Pork Mountains: Robyn Lee enjoys a Korean barbecue pork fest at Galmaegi-sal Jeonmun in Seoul, South Korea. Delicious and Professional: Damon Gambuto reviews Nick & Stef's Steakhouse and finds a well-executed burger once all the extraneous toppings are done away with. The superb shoestring and sweet potato fries only add to the experience. Strict Specialty Pizza: La Casa Pizzaria of Omaha, Nebraska, doesn't allow any changes to its specialty pizzas, but Daniel Zemans still finds something special in its regular thin crust pizza....
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Korean School Eats: Robyn Lee tries a restaurant in Seoul that serves Korean cafeteria fare, with an upscale twist. Navettes: Kerry Saretsky introduces Navettes, French cookies with a storied past and buttery crumb perfect for teatime. Neapolitan Pizza: The LA Pizza Maven discovers an establishment serving pies with a charred, thin, and smoky crust, easily bendable with a satisfying chew. The Right Apple: Michael Nagrant learns about the seasonal changes in hard apple cider made by Seedling Orchard, where distinctive varietals form just the right mix....
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Don't Call It Water Ice: Robyn Lee describes patbingsu, a popular South Korean shaved ice dish. Pizza in Boston: Carey Jones checks out the Sicilian slices at Galleria Umberto in Boston, recently listed as one of America's 25 best pizzerias by Alan Richman. Mini-Burgers, Properly Named: While Mini Bites is an appropriate name for the Californian burger place, Damon Gambuto was entirely disappointed with the tiny burgers found here. Under the Sea on Central Park South: Nick Solares visits Marea and is amazed by the casual atmosphere and the perfectly prepared seafood....
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Grilled Cheese Gone Wild: Michael Nagrant takes a bite out of Cafecito, a pan-latino café in Chicago’s West Loop which serves up some fantastic grilled sandwiches and more. The Whole Damn Pig: Daniel Zemans gets up close and personal at Cochon 555 in Chicago, a series of traveling food events featuring prestigious local chefs cooking with heritage pigs. Shipwrecked in Malibu: Looking for a perfect oceanfront burger, Damon Gambuto finds his hopes and taste buds sinking fast at Bob Morris' Paradise Beach Cove Cafe in Malibu. Fried Things on Sticks: Robyn Lee diligently reports on the plentiful availability and variety of street food, particularly fried foods on sticks, in Seoul, South Korea. New York Style in Chicago: Sometimes you...
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The McDonald's of Seoul: Robyn Lee continues to share her edible adventures from South Korea—this time she gives us the details on South Korean fast food joint Lotteria. Extraordinarily Good Tacos: Revealing his top two picks for Chicago's taco scene, Michael Nagrant gives the fish taco at Goose Island and the steak taco at Theory his stamp of approval. Small But Mighty: Although Mike and Patty's in Boston seats only a handful, it's churning out some incredible breakfast and sandwiches in its tiny kitchen. A Piece of Pie: Daniel Zemans reports on the pizza at Marcellos (Father and Sons), a longstanding Chicago pizza place that dishes out fantastic classic Chicago thin-crust, deep dish, and pan pizzas. Small Plates, Small...
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The Ultimate Combo Pizza: Chicago's West Town harbors Paula and Monica's pizza featuring "Italian beef, garlic, giardinara, and Italian sausage on a thin almost-foldy New York–style–aspiring crust" pie (above). Seriously Seoul: World traveler, Robyn Lee investigates the traditional Korean street food rice snack, tteokbokki, at Hyoja-dong Old Fashioned Tteokbokki. Burger Obsession: Damon Gambuto delivers the delicious run-down of 25 Degrees, a burger and wine establishment on Hollywood Boulevard. Mountain Style Pizza: Beau Jo's pizza in Denver, Colorado has invented a style all their own: mountain style pizza- boasting extra-thick and chewy honey crust and an overall unique experience for Daniel Zemans. A Delicious Deal: Ed Levine reviews the new location of popular authentic Greek restaurant, Kefi and is very...
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Salami for the Soul: Michael Nagrant experiences salami nirvana at the Romanian Kosher Sausage Company in Chicago. Coal on Fire: "Not only has the rapidly increasing number of new coal-oven pizzerias surprised us but where they're located has been interesting as well," Adam Kuban reports. Blast of the Past: Beeps Fast Food in Van Nuys, California, lives up to its nostalgic expectations for Damon Gambuto but falls short in the taste department. "Not Bad, But Not Very Good": Daniel Zemans investigates the Neapolitan- and Chicago-style pies at Monticchio, a north side Chicago pizzeria. A Whale of a Tale: Continuing to deliver delicious details from her Icelandic expedition, this week Robyn Lee reports on the whale skewers at Saegreifinn....
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Pretty Near Perfect: Tony Luke's roast pork sandwich is a favorite among serious eaters, and thankfully for all of us, they will be available at the Great American Food & Music Fest this June. A Second Chance: After a mediocre first review, Michael Nagrant gives Veerasway, a Chicago upscale Indian restaurant, another try and finds the whole experience much improved. Mexican Pizza: Continuing on his exploration of nontraditional pizza, Daniel Zemans investigates Pizza by Alex, a Mexican-influenced pizza joint in Chicago. Boston's Best: The Boston Globe accomplishes the daunting task of evaluating the top burgers in Beantown and rates Flat Patty's number one. Icelandic Dogs: Robyn Lee goes the distance (literally) in bringing you the full report on the...
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Aperitivi Time: A dream come true for those who like to nibble and drink before or in lieu of dinner, Carey Jones introduces us to her favorite pre-dinner spot, Zanarini in Bologna, Italy. Fantastic Frites: Fredhots and Fries on Chicago's Northside takes Belgian frites, piles a mountain of Italian roast beef, and smothers the whole monster with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. No Sparks Here: Damon Gambuto takes a bite out of the Kobe burger at Studio City, California restaurant, Spark Woodfire Grill's and discovers that high end does not necessarily mean a good burger. Schnipper's Falls Short: The creators of Hale and Hearty Soups are producing mediocre comfort food and decent burgers at their latest endeavor, Schnipper's Quality...
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Stuff Your Face: On Chicago's North Side lies 22-year-old Stefano's, serving traditional Chicago pizza that will adequately satiate your stuffed-pizza craving. An Unsuccessful Hunt: Damon Gambuto takes a stab at Los Angeles Korean barbecue lounge Gyenari only to find the "cool" hipster decor outshines the burger. He Ate L.A. (and Liked It): Jumping in fork first, Daniel Zemans takes Los Angeles' eateries by storm, giving you all the enticingly nitty gritty details. Latin Thing: Ed Levine discovers this tiny Lexington Avenue joint packs a whole lot of high-quality (and quantity) flavor for a very decent price....
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