Seared Fish Taco
While I do love deep-fried fish tacos, I have a soft spot for Tacombi’s seared fish taco, too. Bluefish (marinated...
Korean BBQ Style Bulgogi Burger
The name of this burger at AsiaDog is slightly misleading as I was expecting it to be slices of bulgogi...
Chocolate Rhum Macaron
When I told Chef Iacopo Falai that I had never found good macarons outside of France, he laughed with confidence...
Poblano and Corn Taco
The poblano and corn taco at Tacombi is not the most obvious choice, but it’s one of the best. Poblano...
Falai Amburger
Chef Iacopo Falai interprets foods with his signature touch to make each more stylish. At Caffe Falai, he’s added a...
Creste
Michael White’s pastas are to die for, and my latest craze is the creste seafood pasta at Osteria Morini. One...
Taco de pescado (fish taco)
The tacos at Pinche Taqueria are just right — the ingredients fresh and balanced. Just a single flour tortilla dipped...
Ensalada de la Casa (house salad)
The house salad at La Esquina is so well balanced and fresh, it’s the ideal starter to a satisfying meal....
Orange Cream Soda
I love The Tasting Room for all its homemade goodies. From ketchup and mustard, to salts, jams and even sodas,...
Spring Dome
Pistachio cake, raspberry purée domed inside a citrus mousse-y cream encapsulates this little bundle of joy that looks like a...
Torta del Casar
Talk about stinky cheese! It doesn’t get much worse than this. This Spanish raw sheep’s milk cheese is cured for...
Avocado on Seven-Grain Toast
Avocado makes everything taste better but when it’s the star ingredient, how does it fare? Pretty damn well. The way...
Chocolate Martini
The chocolate martini at Pravda is exceptional. It’s creamy, chocolate-y and smooth. The vodka balances well with the other ingredients...
Grilled Corn
Café Habana is famous for its specialty, grilled corn. I love corn, but this one is over the top. Squeeze...
