Foreign & Domestic. Location: North Austin. 53rd St. and Ave. H. Scene: Bare. Clean. Open Kitchen. Food: Beef Heart Cru. Glazed Shortribs. Crispy Pork Jowls. Market Fish. Wagyu Burger. Fried Chicken Biscuit. Chek Recs: Fall Salad with Crispy Chicken Skin (1st pic) Crispy Beef Tongue (3rd pic) Stew of Scallops, Mussels, & Clams with Lardons, Saffron, … Continue reading »
While Newport, Rhode Island is known for its beautiful beaches, sailboats, Cliff Walk and glamorous mansions once occupied by the Vanderbilt and Astor families, its seafood and restaurant offerings add another incentive to visit this adorable city. Here is a guide below to some of the best restaurants in Newport and places not to miss … Continue reading »
CowFish. Location: Hampton Bays. East Montauk Highway. Scene: Loud. Water Side. Wooden Tables. Metal Cans. Food: Seafood. Sushi Rolls. Guacamole. Cumin Crusted Mahi Mahi. Pork Chop. Skillet Corn Bread NOLA Shrimp “Rumba:” Worcestershire reduction Sauce, Jasmine Rice and Corn Bread (2nd pic) Roasted Root Vegetables (3rd pic) Cookie Skillet (4th pic) CowFish is an ideal restaurant for summer Hamptons-goers and … Continue reading »
Girl & The Goat. Location: Chicago. West Loop. Randolph St. Scene: Big Room. Dark Lighting. Manly. Food: Roasted Beets. Chickpea Fritters. Crudo. Skuna Bay Salmon. Ham Frites. Pig Face. Pork Shank. Pretzel Bread. Confit Goat Belly. Chek Recs: Pan Fried Shishito Peppers: Parmesan, Sesame Miso (1st pic) Diver Scallops: Braised Duck, Marcona Almond Butter, Green Papaya, … Continue reading »
Bananarchy. Location: Austin. South First and Live Oak. Scene: Food Trailor. Outdoors. Food: Frozen Dessert Bananas. Hours: Monday- Thursday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday- Saturday 12 p.m.- 12 a.m. Chek Recs: Halfsies Peanut Butter Dipped with M&M’s (1st and 2nd pic) Chocolate Dipped with Oreos (3rd pic) Austin’s trailor park food scene has blown up … Continue reading »
Flora Farm. Location: San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Scene: Outdoors. Friendly. Peaceful. Food: Farm-to-Table. Neapolitan Pizzas. Fish of the Day. Chicken Burger. Beet Salad. Ricotta Balls. Salad. Spaghetti and Meatballs. Chek Recs: Brunch: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (1st pic) Olive Oil Muffin Scrambled Eggs Watermelon Mojito (3rd pic- flowers are edible!) Tuesday Night Organic Fried Chicken Dinner: … Continue reading »
Company Cafe. Location: Dallas. Katy Trail. Scene: Wooden Walls. Exposed Pipes. Bright Produce Artwork. Food: Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, Veggie Omelette, Deep Bowl with Beef Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs, Risotto Cakes. Chek Recs: Company Migas: Chicken Breast, Bell Pepper, Onions, White Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Scrambled Eggs, Feta and Organic Salsa (1st pic) The … Continue reading »
Branch Water Tavern. Location: Shepherd near Washington Ave. Scene: Stylish. Cozy. Food: Lobster Bisque. Crispy Skin Redfish. Pan Roasted Chicken Breast. Roasted Venison. Duck Fat Popcorn. Chek Recs: Chicken Fried Oysters: Celery Root Slaw, Franks Red Hot (above). Seared Diver Scallops: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Crispy Prosciutto, Beech, Water Cress, Brown Butter. Grilled Atlantic Salmon: Beluga Lentils, Rot Vegetables, … Continue reading »
Benjy’s. Location: Upper Washington or Rice Village. Scene: Casual Fine Dining. Comfortable. Greenery. Food: Crunchy Chicken. Crab Cakes. Salt + Pepper Calamari. Mushroom Pizza. Burger. Chek Recs: Potato Dumplings: Texas Wilde Boar. Thyme au Jus Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs: Jalapeño-Potato Cream + Warm Brussels Sprout Salad Fried Brussels Sprouts (above) Mom’s Chocolate Cake with Amy’s … Continue reading »
The Purple Pig. Location: North Michigan Ave. and West Illinois St. Scene: Casual. Wine Bar. High-Top Communal Tables. Food: Cheese. Swine. Wine. Chek Recs: Calamari: Fregola, Radishes, Cucumbers, Pistachios (1st pic). Octopus: Green Beans, Fingerling Potatoes, Salsa Verde (2nd pic). Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes (3rd pic). Sicilian Iris: Ricotta and Chocolate Sauce Filled Fried … Continue reading »
