It’s appropriate that one would find Zayda Buddy’s Pizza and Bar in the traditionally Scandinavian neighborhood of Ballard. Its cuisine is a transplant from another Scandinavian mecca—the Midwest. And, rightfully so, the bar is a destination for Midwesterners searching for …
Brothers Kevin and Ryan McGuire of Pennypacker’s Fine Food have built a solid reputation on Boston’s burgeoning food truck scene. Now they’re ready to open their first brick-and-mortar location, and we were lucky enough to get a preview the day …
This is the vegetarian split pea soup for those of us who remember with longing those bowls of thick, ham bone-flavored soup that our grandmothers used to make. Here, mushrooms add texture and the miso gives a rich flavor, …
It’s true. I’ve been watching too many of feisty chef Gordon Ramsay’s cooking shows. So when I walked into the Blue Duck Tavern in DC’s West End and saw the open kitchen with cooks and chefs milling about, I half …
The summer has really kicked in here in Boston, bringing the season of cold soups: gazpachos and melon/cucumber/yogurt concoctions can keep the soup flag flying when the weather’s too hot for bowls that steam. Sanctuary, a stylish yet comfortable …
The hot days of summer are back and with them a longing for cold soup. This soup is extremely light because there is no cream in the soup itself. The buttery richness of the potatoes and the leeks is left …
Chefs in Portland, Oregon can get a little experimental. In a town known for its creative culture, you can find anything from food carts that serve foie gras, to fine dining establishments that serve gourmet tater tots; and fusions of …
Last week in the Nation’s Capitol I decided to check on the late Spring soup scene. And while browsing through lists of standard soups (French Onion, Minestrone, Chicken Vegetable, etc) I gave pause to the menu posted in the window …
The latest cookbook by Sweet Basil Chef Dave Becker and food photographer Nina Gallant is both the ultimate coffee table book, and a must have in the kitchen. The cover itself stands out as a movie marquee, inviting the viewer …
Gazpacho and chilled soup days may seem a long away around the corner but with the first day of Spring tomorrow, the Spring Equinox gives us a little nudge to dust off those margarita glasses. Welcome the extra hours of …