It's sort of amazing to think that in the past sixteen months - a period when many restaurants might not have changed a single dish on their menus - Next has gone through six iterations. A meal at Next always has a narrative, whether it's the high/low of the Thailand menu (street food versus ... continue reading...
Lunch at Rough Creek Lodge, Glen Rose TX
My mother and stepfather live about an hour southwest of Ft Worth - surrounded by lots of open land, cattle, deer, pecan trees, and golf courses. There's not a lot to do, which is fine with me, since I mostly just relax and eat lots of home cooking. Sometimes, though, it's nice to have an ... continue reading...
Next: Sicily
Stepping into the fifth incarnation of Next is a curious experience – at once familiar and novel. Yes, the room looks just the same, lined with happy diners, with the bustling kitchen at the far end. But there are differences. Paris 1906 was all white tablecloths and gilded china. ... continue reading...
Summer drinks at the Aviary
Summer has arrived in Chicago - and with it outdoor seating. After months of cold and wind, there's an almost inexorable draw to be outside, especially in the evening when the temperature is just right. The Aviary makes good use of their patio, shaded by cypress trees strung with fairy ... continue reading...
Grilled chicken tsukune
Japanese chicken meatballs, or tsukune, are one of my favorite treats at izakayas. There's no grill at my apartment in Chicago, but there's one in Wisconsin - so when we headed up there last weekend, I decided to try and make my own tsukune. As with any meatballs, there are just a ... continue reading...
Vegetable bean casserole
This might not be the most photogenic or elegantly named dish, but it's one of my favorites - full of vegetables, flavorful (with just a little heat from salsa), and topped, nacho-like, with crisp multigrain chips and cheddar. My mother and stepfather make this dish often, and I learned it from ... continue reading...
My NRA adventure
The NRA came to Chicago this weekend - no, not that NRA. It was the annual National Restaurant Association show, and thanks to D's brother-in-law, we got to check it out. When we walked into the immense exhibition room, I had no idea what to do or where to go first. After all, I'm ... continue reading...
Cinnamon rolls
Here is my favorite recipe of all time - my mother's cinnamon rolls! One bite conjures memories of all the hours I've spent with her over the years, baking pan upon pan of these rolls - or, more accurately, all the hours I've spent attentively watching her bake them, and waiting not-so-patiently ... continue reading...
Fresh mochi from Suruki, San Mateo CA
One thing is notably missing from my life in Chicago - fresh mochi. I'm fortunate to have a Mitsuwa super-store within easy reach, which means plenty of Japanese grocery stapes, gadgets and tableware, and fresh baked goods. And there are whole refrigerated cases of mochi at Mitsuwa, mostly ... continue reading...
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