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Portland, OR (Part I: Casual Restaurants)

Having recently returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest, I have to say I was quite impressed with the culinary scene of the upper left coast. It’s unusual to find smaller cities that take their food so seriously and have a great mix of both regional and ethnic cuisines. […]

Hill Country Barbecue

Why Come Here? Great Texas Barbecue, Casual meal with a group, live music Hill Country serves its barbecue the way you’d imagine it being slung in small Texas town. The room is large with high ceilings and feels like an urban barn (you might expect a square dance to break […]

Sacred Chow

Why Come Here? Good food that will keep your vegan/gluten-free friends happy Sacred Chow isn’t the type of place I’d normally pick for dinner. It’s 100% vegan, kosher and many dishes are gluten free and my meals are rarely any of those things. But you may have friends who do […]

Yunnan Kitchen

Why Come Here? Reasonably prices, innovative fare, discover “Yunnan flavors”, casual pre-night out on the LES spot Yunnan Kitchen describes itself as “introducing the vibrant flavors of China’s Yunnan Province to New York City.” If you’re thinking “where as Yunnan province and do I want to try it’s food?” you’re […]

Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare

Why Come Here? NYC’s most intimate (with the chef) dining experience, a sampling of 20 intricately prepared foods You probably don’t need me to tell you the food at Chef’s Table is fantastic. The three Michelin Stars, 29 Food Rating on Zagat  and heaps of other critical praise probably got the point […]