Well Fed On the Town

Located a few miles from where the road ends, just 10 minutes west of the small village of Hanalei, on the North Shore of the most remote Hawaiian Island, Kauai, I will admit that you would have to go a bit out of your way just to dine at Mediterranean Gourmet. However, if you happen […]

Now just wait a minute! How do you define “Authentic Chinese?”
Well, in this case, it was simple. They handed us two menus when we sat for Dinner, the “American Menu” and the “Chinese Menu.” A little background is in order though.
Seattle was just a day stop for us as we began our vacation. We hopped […]

So, here I am in paradise. No really, here I am. This, the second full day of my vacation on the gorgeous island of Kauai, in Hawaii, started off with a great breakfast. The stunning Princeville Resort in Hanalei, HI provided the setting for this amazing breakfast.
A stroll through fountains, across flagstones, over marble tiled […]

Nicola’s Italian Restaurant, or Nicola’s in the Market as it is listed in some places, is a nice little Italian food restaurant in the Omaha Old Market district. (By the way, that’s nih-KOHL-uhs).
The menu is smaller than the wine list (which is one of my basic measurements for how good a wine list is, so […]

I would like to give thanks for advanced refrigeration methodologies and rapid, global shipping. Because of these two items I am able to enjoy outstanding Sushi in America’s Heartland. In this case, Sakura Bana in Omaha, NE.
When you think Omaha, you think probably think of insurance (Mutual of Omaha, anyone?), corn, beef, the College World […]

When is the last time your significant other turned to you and said, “Let’s go out to the grocery store and eat dinner.” The truth is, it might not be that uncommon any longer. More and more of your upscale grocery store chains are adding a salad bar or other buffet style offerings with a […]

Kent Rathbun has it going on right now. He and his brother Kevin recently defeated Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. As if that wasn’t enough, his restaurant, Jasper’s, located in The Domain in Austin, TX is doing a great job of making great food.
Very tastefully and artfully decorated, Jasper’s invokes feelings of spring with […]

Almost any restaurant can earn my immediate respect simply by having an excellent selection of Single Malts. Truluck’s would have my respect for this reason, if for none other. With well over twenty Single Malts available, diner’s can enjoy things like Highland Park 12 year, Talisker 10 year, Dalmore Cigar Malt 12 year and more.
However, […]

First of all, Fonda San Miguel is not a “Mexican food” restaurant. That simple label may be slapped on any El Chico’s, On the Border or similar chain or even small family-run establishment, but it has no business describing Fonda San Miguel.
Proudly serving Interior Mexican Cuisine for over 30 years, Executive Chefs have varied in […]

A recent spate of wintry weather saw me venturing out into the cold to join business associates for Italian Food at Spezia in Omaha, Nebraska. Our party of 12 was whittled down to 6, that darn weather, as we gathered near the bar to begin our evening. Drinks were promptly served from the cozy, but […]