Enjoying a leisurely four-course Reveillon dinner (see previous post) is probably the best way to revel … Commander’s Palace lives up to the legendRead more
Panna cotta Christmas style
As I mentioned in the last post, Broussard’s served a dynamite version of panna cotta tweaked … Panna cotta Christmas styleRead more
Eat, drink, and be merry in New Orleans at the holidays
As a New Englander, I always secretly pitied people who had to celebrate Christmas in a … Eat, drink, and be merry in New Orleans at the holidaysRead more
Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and power
Châteauneuf-du-Pape might be the ultimate late autumn comfort wine. At its best, it’s rich, nuanced, and … Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and powerRead more
Jawbox Gin embodies the spirit of Belfast
Gerry White has spent his career in the bar trade and has been manager of the … Jawbox Gin embodies the spirit of BelfastRead more
Steak and Guinness Pie a pub standard
Pretty much wherever you go in Northern Ireland, chances are good that the pub has steak … Steak and Guinness Pie a pub standardRead more
Pub crawl reveals Cathedral Quarter riches
After falling on hard times, Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter has been enjoying boom years of late. The … Pub crawl reveals Cathedral Quarter richesRead more
Made in Belfast’s pork belly dish delivers pig ecstasy
We dream of returning to restaurants around the globe just for one dish. Made in Belfast … Made in Belfast’s pork belly dish delivers pig ecstasyRead more
Jeffers Home Bakery bakes Irish staff of life
Whenever we travel in Ireland, Pat’s mother always requests that we bring her home some soda … Jeffers Home Bakery bakes Irish staff of lifeRead more
Co Couture embodies the artistry of chocolate
Deirdre McCanny had never made a chocolate in her life when she decided to leave her … Co Couture embodies the artistry of chocolateRead more