Hamachi with Beet Foam and Crème Fraîche // Wood, Chicago IL

Seared hamachi with sweet and sour beat foam, crispy sourdough croutons, and house made créme fraîche. Despite the fact that Continue reading →

Lemon Wedge with Miracle Berry Pill // iNG, Chicago IL

Lemon wedge with a crushed Miracle Berry Tablet made by Chef Homaro Cantu that makes anything acidic taste delightfully sweet. Continue reading →

Crispy Duck Egg // The Harwood Arms, London UK

Move over scotch egg–you’ve met your match with the crispy duck egg, breaded and fried with a bright yellow center Continue reading →

Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea // Sanderson Hotel, London UK

Carrot meringues served on a bed of pea shoots, homemade ‘Strawberries and Cream’ marshmallow mushrooms, ‘Tick Tock’ traditional Victoria sponge, Continue reading →

Duck Leg Dum // Marigold, Chicago IL

The Duck Leg Dum at Marigold is my favourite duck preparation ever: tender, fall-off-the-bone duck meat with plum tomato chutney Continue reading →

Takumi // Sushi Kaji, Toronto ON

A breathtaking coursed meal that includes several original Japanese appetizers, a tantalizing array of sashimi (pictured above), assorted fresh nigiri Continue reading →

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 →

Belly Ham Pizza with Fried Egg // City House, Nashville TN

This pizza is so delicious it’s stupid.  The crust is soft and crisp, the circles of mozzarella are heavenly, the Continue reading →