So here’s what they do: they take lardons of bacon, render them until they’re incredibly crispy. Then they take the rendered fat, let it solidify into a smooth, translucent spread—which they call bacon schmaltz. Then they slather a crispy, thin …
I spent a lot of my adolescence at diners, so when I walked into Horizon Cafe, I immediately felt at home. Despite being located on North Broadway, a fairly busy street, the sunny, pleasant interior feels wonderfully cut off from …
India Pavilion, one of the mainstays of the Central Square Indian restaurant scene in Cambridge, has recently undergone a renovation and expansion. They’ve also expanded their menu, adding a few dishes I hadn’t seen before, like Jerk Chicken Curry, Lobster …
It’s a shame to acknowledge that Beethoven couldn’t have know Founding Farmers sous chef Lisa Frantz when he said, “Only the pure of heart can make good soup.” Clearly, she has never thought naughty things, gives to the homeless, eschews …
On a Tuesday night you’ll find Myers & Chang to be lively. Located in the South End, this funky diner is noticeable by the large red dragon on the window. Serving up Asian fusion feasts – with a personal twist …
The Grand Central Baking Company (GCBC) is a chain of bakery/cafes in the Pacific Northwest. What started as a small soup and sandwich shop in 1972 has blossomed into a thriving, 9 location (not counting farmers markets) business exclusive to …
I have an affinity for green chilies. Having spent a good chunk of my life split between Southern California, Arizona, and Texas, green chilies have been a dietary staple of mine since sprouting teeth. They are all my children, …
Soupbox is, quite simply, soup lover’s heaven. I stopped by the Chicago Street location on Friday afternoon – located on the bustling corridor between Wabash and Michigan, right by the Chicago red line stop; it’s conveniently placed for anyone working …
As the climate continues to go wacky, it’s hard to know what November will bring. Even so, it’s likely too late to have a meal on the terrace at Upstairs on the Square. Luckily, the rooms inside provide plenty of …
Entering Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new restaurant, Market, in the swanky W Hotel, on a crisply sunny October noon, is like walking into a Mondrian painting in warm browns, grays, golds, and black. Soaring windows screened by gridded ochre curtains cast dappled …