Something Offal is Going On

Something offal is going on in Atlanta.  When I visited the city a couple of months ago, many of the highly recommended restaurants had some sort of out of the ordinary animal offering. Vegetarians, consider yourself warned.  You may not want to read beyond this point. Offal is defined as the various non-skeletal muscle parts [...]

An Interview with Chef Eric Ripert

Chef Eric Ripert needs no introduction.  A French native and world-renowned chef, Ripert is truly a master in the kitchen.  Just one visit to Manhattan’s Le Bernardin where Ripert is executive chef will turn you into a passionate and devoted fan.  You may not need an entire meal — I was hooked after a few [...]

Miami's Best Brunches

You can’t beat brunch.  A great brunch is the most sumptuous meal of the week and it’s the best excuse to have all of your favorite foods at one time. If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, just think how important brunch must be! Looking to plan your Sunday brunch?  Here are [...]

Take a Bite Out of Bulldog Barbecue

This Memorial Day weekend leave the barbecuing to the pros.  It’s the perfect time to check out Bulldog Barbecue, the North Carolina-style ‘cue restaurant of Top Chef season 3 contestant Howie Kleinberg. If you’re looking for a greasy and gritty barbecue joint, this isn’t it.  You won’t smell like smoke when you leave and you [...]

Surprising Cuisine in a College Setting

When it comes to dining out, South Floridians love to find the next big thing.  A unique experience in North Miami is always one step ahead, serving fare from up-and-coming talents in the food and hospitality business. The place: the dining room at Florida International University’s School of Hospitality. Twice a week the dining room [...]

Wine and a Performance at Aureole

For a unique wine experience in Las Vegas dine at Aureole, where you get dinner and a show. At the heart of the restaurant is a four-story, temperature controlled wine tower.  Bottles are retrieved by “flying wine angels,” women clad in black spandex who soar up and down the tower using an elaborate pulley system. [...]

Champagne Brunch Buffet at the Wynn

You can’t visit Las Vegas without checking out at least one buffet.  My pick: the weekend Champagne brunch buffet at the Wynn. For me, buffets can be dangerous — no matter what I tell myself beforehand I always eat way too much and leave uncomfortably full.  I never seem to learn that my eyes are [...]

Great Bites at 8 oz. Burger Bar

With overpriced and underwhelming steak restaurants opening up in South Florida on what seems like a monthly basis, it’s nice to see a new restaurant keep beef uncomplicated and affordable — and most importantly, tasting good. 8 oz. Burger Bar in Miami Beach does just that.  Executive Chef Govind Armstrong (best known in SoBe as [...]

Dining at the Fontainebleau: Gotham Steak

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach has a restaurant for every taste. My pick for best all-around restaurant is Gotham Steak, located in the Chateau section of the resort.  It’s by Alfred Portale, chef and owner of Gotham Bar and Grill in New York City. I was a bit hesitant to try it — one thing Miami [...]

Miami Spice at The Forge

The Forge is one of those Miami Beach staples you have to experience at least once. That experience can be fairly expensive – which makes it a great restaurant to try during Miami Spice. The hallway leading to the dimly lit dining rooms sets the mood for the evening. It’s as if you’ve stepped into [...]