Accomplished pastry chef Kir Jensen, who trained in Chicago and worked at Trio, crafts a stunning variety of sweet treats along with breakfast offerings in a bright, airy cafe. I first had her desserts when she sold her pastries out of a tiny food cart, but she has since moved on to bigger and better … Continued
Little Bird Bistro serves up fresh, inventive French fare in a chic location. A sister restaurant to Le Pigeon, you’ll find plenty of oysters, charcuterie, cheeses and tarts on the funky, fun-to-eat menu. Little Bird Bistro 219 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204; (503) 688-5952
Sample Shop Maiduru makes some of Tokyo’s finest fake food Click below to hear my report on Tokyo’s shokuhin sanpuru, or “replica food,” which appears in restaurant windows all over the world.
Au Pied de Cochon serves upmarket Québecois fare such as foie gras poutine in a lively space, but honestly, I think it’s just a tad too much fat overkill for me. Don’t eat anything 12 hours prior and bring your Lipitor for dessert. Seriously. Au Pied de Cochon 536 Avenue Duluth Est, Montreal, QC H2V … Continued
Every time I drive by La Unica Food Mart, in Rogers Park, I’m struck by how hidden away this gem truly is. I bet 99.9% of the people who cruise down Devon Avenue – either on their way to the Indian/Pakistani restaurants, or to the Lake – think it’s just another Hispanic grocery store. But … Continued
South Beach has a lot of overrated restaurants with inflated prices serving mediocre food. The team behind Pubbelly figures it’s better to try to attract locals, and hopefully the tourists will come. The menu here is a hybrid of Puerto Rican and South Florida, with a fair amount of well-prepared and sliced sushi mixed in … Continued
In a sea of overrated, overpriced tourist traps in and around Lincoln Road, what a pleasant surprise to find biscuits, brined-and-fried chicken and pimento cheese. A solid bourbon list could keep you occupied for hours at the bar, but this true southern offering from the 50 Eggs group is well worth a side trip while … Continued
It’s swanky, it’s expensive and it’s not your typical South Beach restaurant. I think the fleet of Maybachs and Mercedes out front gave it away. The Bazaar is a peek into the mind of Spanish chef (by way of Washington D.C.) José Andrés. It’s tapas on acid. There’s some molecular hocus pocus, some Spanish riffs … Continued
The legend. The one and only. The one place in Little Havana you’ll see older dudes in bowling shirts arguing about President Obama’s Cuban policy as much as they debate which natives are the best baseball players. You’ll score a Cuban coffee here, of course, and probably have a Cubano, some maduros, congri, mariquetas and … Continued
Root Down strives to serve their customers the best Colorado cuisine has to offer. Their special attention to guest’s dietary needs makes this casual, boisterous restaurant a favorite to many Denverites looking for a “farm-fresh” dining experience. Root Down 1600 W 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80211; (303) 993-4200
A modern ramen shop in the heart of the Highlands. Inspired by Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York, Uncle brings well crafted, high-end ramen to the Denver area. Uncle 2215 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211; (303) 433-3263