Hidden Valley Ranch-Charred Broccoli-Carrot // iNG, Chicago IL

Charred broccoli, carrot slivers, and cauliflower florets topped with pea shoots and flower petals and served on a bed of Continue reading →

Basil Lemon Drop Martini // Mizuna, Spokane WA

Fragrant basil leaves muddled with ice, shaken with vodka and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and served in a sugar-rimmed glass topped Continue reading →

Ahi Sandwich // Mizuna, Spokane WA

A truly delectable piece of grilled Ahi tuna on fresh Ciabatta bread with peppercorn aioli, housemade olive tapenade, thinly sliced Continue reading →

Mexican Style Chocolate // Olive & Sinclair, Nashville TN

Smoky, salt-driven chocolate, organic ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of spicy chili. Olive & Sinclair’s Mexican Chocolate Bar is different Continue reading →

The PMP // The Frothy Monkey, Nashville TN

The PMP is one of my favourite sandwiches ever: prosciutto, mozzarella, and provolone served warm and melty on a lovely Continue reading →

Belly Dog with Egg Noodles // Belly Shack, Chicago IL

A juicy all-beef hot dog topped with pickled green papaya, crunchy egg noodles, and spicy kimchi salsa nestled in a Continue reading →

Celery Soup // Bittersweet, Chicago IL

If you told me last year I would be blogging about celery soup I would have laughed. Celery is not Continue reading →

Red Chili Salmon Burger // The Fly Trap, Ferndale MI

Normally I’d opt for a real piece of salmon any day of the week, but the scrumptiously-seasoned salmon patty at Continue reading →