Pabellón Criollo // Orinoco, Boston MA

Slow-roasted shredded beef, white rice, black beans, and plantains. Pabellón Criollo is Venezuela’s national dish, and I can definitely see why! The beef Continue reading →

Stone Crabs // Captain Kirk’s Stone Crabs, Naples FL

Fresh stone crabs sold by the pound, packed on ice and cracked to order. Whenever I visit a place that is next Continue reading →

Mixed Grill // Osteria der Belli, Rome IT

Grilled prawns, shrimps, and calamari with lemon and salt. While researching restaurants for a dinner date with my husband, I read Continue reading →

Baby Spinach with Candied Orange Peel // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw baby spinach with candied orange peel, blanched almonds, and fruit compote tossed in a light vinaigrette. This is one Continue reading →

Burrata with Black Truffle // Longman & Eagle, Chicago IL

Housemade burrata cheese, braised celery, barigoule carrot, and porcini marmalade in a black truffle vinaigrette served with crunchy toasted baguette. Continue reading →

Seafood Chowder with Saffron // Accords, Montreal QU

A nice big pot filled with tender pieces of halibut, plump scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp and asparagus in a light, Continue reading →

Anticuchos // The Boulevard Café, Toronto ON

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in wine and herbs, grilled on a brochette, and served with a delicious green garlic Continue reading →

Asian Meatball Sandwich // Belly Shack, Chicago IL

A soft flatbread pocket stuffed with spicy Asian pork meatballs, slippery somen noodles, korean chili paste, and fresh chopped mint Continue reading →