This Portland ice cream shop churns out delicious ice cream handcrafted from locally-sourced ingredients. Try one of their nationally acclaimed ice cream sandwiches, a sundae, or an indulgent scoop in flavors like Tiramisu and Oregon Turtle. Ruby Jewel Scoops 3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227; (503) 954-1345
Click here to read my story in The Chicago Tribune about the burgeoning Hong Kong ex-pat community in Richmond, BC. BONUS: Here’s a video version of my story:
Parachute’s snacks: house pickles, seaweed gougere, potato-bacon-scallion bread. Remember how you felt when you were one of the only people who knew how to get to Soul Kitchen on west Chicago Avenue? Or what it was like tasting Bill Kim’s lamb dumplings for the first time at Urban Belly, next to a laundromat in a … Continued
Sancocho at El Trapiche, Panama City Click below to hear my report on the national dish of Panama: sancocho.
There’s a reason you hear the name John Besh quite a bit when you talk about New Orleans. That’s because he’s one of the few chefs who not only stuck around during and after Katrina, he has thrived in the aftermath, always emphasizing as much local seafood and produce as he can. His flagship, August, … Continued
There really are just two things to get here: raw oysters on the half shell, and oyster po’ boys – although here, they’re called oyster loafs, since they don’t use the regular French bread, but rather, well-buttered and griddled Texas toast. They’ve been around since 1919, and every year they close down, take apart everything … Continued
A local landmark among fried chicken aficionados, Willie Mae’s was completely destroyed during Katrina, then, with the aid of the Southern Foodways Alliance, completely rebuilt. It’s still looks just as it was, and it’s not in the greatest neighborhood, so you’ll to drive in and drive out. The fried chicken and sides are delicious, but … Continued
The Grande Dame of New Orleans dining. The city’s best chefs have passed through this kitchen, from Emeril to the current chef, Tory McPhail, who has kept it current. I know people might say overrated and tourist and all that, but seriously folks, there are few, if any restaurants left like this. Until Katrina, it … Continued
Owned by the same family behind Commander’s Palace, I love this location, just a few blocks from the Quarter, across from the casino and on the way to the more interesting neighborhoods, away from the tourist throngs. Lu Brow is a master behind the stick, so get whatever she’s whipping up at the bar; the … Continued
Everyone raves about Mother’s for po’boys, which is like saying you have to visit Pizzeria Uno in Chicago for a pizza. Both have become tourist traps. Instead, take the Canal streetcar due north about 20 minutes, and then walk the four or five blocks to Parkway. This is where the locals go for the best … Continued
Local chef Donald Link is one of the city’s great culinary ambassadors, and his temple of all things pork (there’s a Butcher next door making great sandwiches) is truly a must-stop for food lovers. I have a very hard time making decision here, as everything sounds delicious (and rich). Bring your Lipitor. Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas … Continued