Chicago’s Restaurant Week 2011
If you are a foodie and are in Chicago, you’re in luck. Major luck. Starting February 18 and lasting for 10 days through February 27, over 200 restaurants will offer special prix fix menus starting at $22 as part of Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week 2011.
This is a great bargain considering that some of Chicago’s top restaurants will be showcasing their best dishes and spirits with three-course lunches and dinners. (According to the City of Chicago, “participating restaurants offer...
February 15th, 2011 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chicago Restaurant Week 2011, dining, Events
Escape the Madness at Waldorf-Astoria Orlando
Don’t get me wrong, I love Walt Disney World Resort and I love children. I love to watch the faces of children light up when they see Cinderella’s Castle for the first time, and I love to hear their squeals as they experience the fast moving rides. But, I also love to get away from the thongs of children and head to a place where I can be an adult.
One place where I long to escape is the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando (map). The first Waldorf-Astoria to be built outside of New York,...
January 28th, 2011 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, hotels, Walt Disney World Resort
Sydney’s Historic Bellevue House Gets New Waterfront Cafe
A new café inside the historic Bellevue House is giving discerning foodies another reason to visit the Sydney inner-city suburb of Glebe.
The Blackwattle Café offers views of the tranquil Blackwattle Bay, a delicious complement to the interior of this fully restored home and the eatery’s meals.
Bellevue House before its restoration
It cost some $1.32 million to restore the 19th Century home, and many man-hours, but this labour of love has clearly been worthwhile. After years of neglect council...
January 13th, 2011 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: . historic buildings, dining, Restaurants
Vietnamese Food Meets Thai Cuisine at Sydney’s Ms. G’s
A meeting of Asian cultures produces some stunning culinary results at the new Potts Point eatery, Ms. G’s. Vietnamese chef Dan Hong and his Taiwanese partner in crime Jowett Yu bring their own cultural influences to the table, creating fusion cuisine that’s exciting and delicious.
The cheekily named restaurant gives a nod to the controversial food additive used in many Chinese dishes in the 1980s. You’ll find none of it here though, as Ms. G’s prides itself on meals created with fresh...
December 29th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: asian restaurants, dining, Restaurants
No Fail Date Night Spot: Beacon Hill Bistro
When it come to romance, you really can’t beat the French. Cozy Beacon Hill Bistro (25 Charles St.) (map) with its handsome dining room, spacious brown leather booths, tables dressed in white linen and hearty yet chic fare brings a little bit of Paris to Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.
It’s a lively setting for Chef Matt Malloy’s innovative menu which merges New England ingredients with French bistro cuisine. Everything is skillfully prepared- from the house made...
December 27th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Food & Beverage, Restaurants & Bars
Spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World is Not Goofy
... area. Party like its 2011 BC at T-REX, a restaurant filled with prehistoric animatronics or celebrate into the the wee hours at my favorite Irish dining spot, Raglan Road. While you wait for Father Time, how about spending some quality time with Old Man River aboard Fulton’s Crab House, a replicated riverboat restaurant serving fine seafood dishes.
Toast to an amazing new year at an amazing performance of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney’s West Side (map). This avant-garde...
December 25th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, entertainment, holidays, Walt Disney World
Disney Fireworks Thrilling for Everyone
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
When most of us think of fireworks, we think of the celebrations surrounding July 4th or other very special occasions. The Imagineers at Walt Disney World Resort think of fireworks nightly and not just one show, but several, with two main displays taking place at Magic Kingdom theme park and Epcot.
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is the nightly fireworks feature and can be seen from several vantage points around the World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot (map). ...
December 23rd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: dining, entertainment, fireworks, top-feature, Walt Disney World Resort
Main Street Bakery a Treat Anytime
... croissants, juice and coffees. Who can resist a warm cinnamon roll? Share a leisurely continental breakfast while contemplating your day, dining in at one of the many tables or grab something quick to enjoy on your way to other destinations within the park.
Midday visits provide a pick me up coffee, refreshing smoothies, soft drinks and delicious cakes, cupcakes, rice krispie treats and cookies. While a variety of sandwiches are offered, my main mission here is something sweet. Having rested...
December 22nd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
Love on a Plate at Sydney’s District Dining
... (map), it was a meeting of two food-loving hearts. They’re busy planning their wedding, but they’ve somehow found time to open the new District dining restaurant together.
The Surry Hills eatery actually used to be a gambling hall, but it’s been given a slick new makeover. While the interior is sophisticated, the dishes are approachable and made for sharing. It makes sense; Warren and Mimi came together over food and they want their guests to do the same thing.
Most meals are served on wooden...
November 28th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Restaurants
An Early Taste of Asia at Sydney’s Palace Chinese Restaurant
When you’re seeing an early show in Sydney, it can be difficult to avoid the fast food trap. Most restaurants don’t start service until 6 pm, so if your concert begins at 7 you can easily be left with indigestion! So I was pretty happy when I stumbled across The Palace Chinese Restaurant, tucked away in the Piccadilly Tower, last Friday. The restaurant doesn’t only offer an early meal; it offers a good one.
My mother and I arrived at around 5:30, but already tables were filling up. Such early...
November 24th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: asian restaurants, dining, Restaurants
Aki’s Does High Tea, Indian Style
When we think of high tea we ordinarily think about sipping on Earl Grey and munching cucumber sandwiches. Not so at Aki’s, which has given the high class tradition a Bollywood makeover.
Chef Kumar Mahadevan has designed the Indian menu, which pairs Indian Masala Chai and Mango Lassis with some tiny spiced treats. The lentil dumplings called Dahi Vada and cocktail prawn dish Prawn Pani Poori taste better than any cucumber sandwiches, and you don’t even miss the scones when you’re munching the...
October 28th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, indian food, Restaurants
Jared Ingersoll’s New Digs, Cotton Duck
... open a new restaurant, Cotton Duck.
The Surry Hills eatery takes up where Danks Street depot left off, with its focus on sustainability and relaxed dining. The furniture is made from recycled timbers, while the food is ethically farmed and fresh.
And what food it is, with mushroom vol au vents and king salmon poached in butter making my mouth water. At least that’s what they’re serving up now; expect a new menu once the season changes to make use of the freshest produce.
Lunches are served a...
October 27th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, new restaurants, Restaurants
Brunch in the Country
Looking for destination dining that features authentic New England charm? Set amongst the orchards at Nashoba Valley Winery, J’s restaurant is located in a New England farmhouse that glows with warmth and features creative American fare.
From the warren of dining rooms on both levels to the gorgeous kitchen plot out the back door, the sumptuous Sunday brunch at J’s is worth the drive. The brunch menu is totally seasonal- and as you would expect, much of the produce is from their...
October 26th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Food & Beverage
Tasty Late Night Treats at Blu Water Grill, Hornsby
... perfect mix of warmth and accessibility paired with yummy food. It definitely hit the spot, which is much more than you can say for many late-night dining options.
Trading hours: Open from 8:30 am to 11 pm daily
Location: Blu Water Grill (map)
Address: Westfield Shoppingtown, Florence St, Hornsby
Public transport: The restaurant is a short walk from Hornsby train station
Parking: Westfield offers on site parking, and there is also parking available in the surrounding seats
Cost: Entrees from $9.90,...
September 14th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, restaurant
Authentic Italian in Newtown at Rosalina Restaurant
For an authentic Italian dining experience, look no further than Rosalina Italian Restaurant in Newtown.
I say experience, because that’s what dining there truly is. It starts when you enter the restaurant when you’re approached your host Roberto and shown a seat. Roberto is all you imagine an Italian restaurateur to be. He’s warm and generous, and more than a little bit cheeky. He lingers to chat just long enough to make you feel cared for. The menu is just as generous, with so many options...
September 1st, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: dining, Italian restaurant, restaurant
Restaurant Review: Matchbox Wood-Fired Oven Pizzas, DC
... comfortable feeling.
A glass roofs now cover the main floor patio, which was added on this past year over what was once an alley, and the 3rd floor dining area. Booths, tables and tall tables with bar stools leaves the restaurant with an open and airy feel. The kitchen is also open so you can watch the pizzas slide in and out of the brick oven. Opened in 2004, it was named one of Washington DC’s “Best New Restaurants” due to it’s wonderful pizzas.
Matchbox pizzas, priced from $12.00-...
August 27th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, featuredarticle, pizza, restaurant, review
Vintage Crystal – Wine, Tapas & Jazz Festival
The Vintage Crystal food, wine and jazz festival returns to Crystal City for its 4th year. The one-day festival brings more than 30 different wines hailing from Spain, Chile, and Argentina along with live jazz, dancing and food from 25 Crystal City restaurants for an afternoon of Latin-inspired fun, food and wine.
Local Latin American dance groups lead the Latin-themed festival by taking the stage to entertain guests, along with live jazz musicians. And don’t miss the opportunity to take a...
August 22nd, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, Events, featuredarticle, festival, wine
Theater & More in London’s West End
... Oxford Street, Bond Street and Regent Street where you can find everything from large department stores to trendy shops.
Hungry? There are so many dining options at your disposal in the West End including traditional pub fare like Fish ‘n Chips to ethnic meals to Kentucky Fried Chicken. For something unique, try dining at Rules (map) This oldest restaurant in London specializes in game and was established in 1798. Not old enough for you? How about the Lamb and Flag (map), where portions...
August 15th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: dining, pubs, restaurant, theater, tickets, top-feature
Dining Gets Arty at Annandale’s Gallery Cafe
Culture vultures and foodies can happily come together at the Gallery Café. This rustic eatery in Annandale delivers both in abundance, making it a favourite amongst locals.
Almost every square inch of wall space over the two levels is adorned with works from some of Sydney hottest young artists. And the best part is, if you see something you like you can take it home. Everything displayed here is for sale.
It’s quickly earning a reputation for serving up some of the best breakfasts in the inner...
August 7th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cafe, dining, featuredarticle
MUMU Grill in Crows Nest, Sydney’s Only Sustainable Steakhouse
Lately I’ve been on a bit of an ethical eating kick. I’m far too much of a meat lover to ever consider becoming a vegetarian, but I won’t eat anything but free range eggs, chicken, or pork. My latest crusade has been against grain-fed beef. The idea of cows eating grain just goes against nature, so I’m working hard to source out grass-fed cattle.
MUMU Grill in Crows Nest is one steakhouse who hears my plea. Its emphasis on sustainable and organic produce is music to my ears. That means the...
August 3rd, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dining, featuredarticle, restaurant, steakhouse
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