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December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments

Beyond Seattle 2011: April (Good Bologna)

I’m in airports frequently, with O’Hare in Chicago one of my least favorites for food. So I was excited to learn that Rick Bayless opened Tortas Frontera in Terminal 1. Using locally sourced ingredients, Tortas serves a number of the namesake griddle-baked sandwiches, as well…
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December 27, 2011 | 4 Comments

Beyond Seattle 2011: March (BBQ and More)

Just a few trips in March, starting in Pocatello, Idaho. It’s not the place you’d think of eating Indian food, but I gave it a try at Himalayan Curry & Kebob House. I had time for a quick lunch, so the buffet called to me,…
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December 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

Beyond Seattle 2011: February (Pig, Nose to Tail)

February started with a quick trip to Chicago, and by quick I mean flying from Seattle and then back home the same day. Luckily, this meant a chance for lunch in the Windy (and brutally cold) City, which turned into one of my favorite meals…
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January 2, 2011 | 6 Comments

Beyond Seattle: Other Restaurant Visits in 2010

I spent tons of time on the road in 2010. It’s not a glamorous life. For every incredible Outstanding in the Field type of dinner, I probably had ten grab-and-go, cheap, mediocre Chinese meals in nondescript cities across the country. Here are quick hits on…
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May 23, 2010 | 1 Comment

Beyond Seattle: A backlog of bites

Founding Farmers (Washington, DC): I had to be at GWU and only had time for a quick bite. Many people recommended Founding Farmers, which was both convenient and delicious. I love the concept and the vibe, and would love to explore more of the menu.…
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July 19, 2009 | 2 Comments

Portland preview

Too much time is elapsing since my trip to Portland. I’m anxious to write it all up, but life is, as it sometimes does, getting in the way. I know a number of people who’ve made the trip down there in the past couple of…
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October 19, 2008 | 0 Comments

Mrs. London’s Almond Croissant

Alright…so there’s decent BBQ in Saratoga Springs. But if you read Saveur magazine, then you know that there’s a place in Saratoga Springs which you must try. Mrs. London’s makes an almond croissant which Saveur said is something special and I can now affirm: it…
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