Well, it's happy 1st birthday to my Blog!   These days (or months rather, 9 in particular) I am restrained from celebrating with thi...

When you go to Hollywood, you get a map of the home of the stars and tour around Beverly Hills at the lifestyles of the rich and famous.  We...

While the plating may never win any awards, it doesn't need to because the dish itself is not to be passed.   It's just a Fren...

Despite his training in the medical sciences, my father could easily hold a second career in the natural sciences, always knowing the tree...

This time each year I get very excited for the Masters tournament for two reasons: 1) obviously, watching some good golf on the tube, and 2...

Aside from his work as a Texas politician, after ordering the cheese dip his way multiple times over many years, it was really the originali...

Looking to hit up a classic New York deli?  Look no further than Katz's.  Hand-sliced, right before your eyes.  And be ready, be...

Many of us are just coming down from the high of Spring Break, or some lucky ducks out there are currently enjoying their Spring Break fling...

*** UPDATE: Bess Bistro has unfortunately closed as of September 20, 2015. *** Hey Austinites - have you been to Bess Bistro ?  The food,...

This past Wednesday (3/20/12) marked the first official day of Spring, which means it is time to start transitioning the wardrobe.  And, one...

Down town in Center City, Philadelphia, just off Rittenhouse Square, is an awesome French restaurant called  Parc  owned by Stephen Starr. ...

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we were cooking Shepherd's Pie , but needed a starter to accompany the meal.  So, on a day fi...