Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: cafe, friends, photos, restaurants, Tacoma, Washington
My friend Chaela has influenced many delicious habits of mine (tahini on toast, molasses on granola and yogurt), but I am now taking also taking inspiration from her parents. We got to visit with them in Chaela’s home state of Washington, and now, I’m determined to replicate their rhubarb sauce and red lentil hummus. Her parents also bake awesome pies (I feel I owe the success of the Paonia Peach Pie to them). Her mom, Tamie, has honed her kitchen skills for over 30 years at the charming Antique Sandwich Co. in Tacoma, WA. Check out some of the photos Chaela took of the place last summer. Her mom’s cafe was an absolute must-see of our NW road trip this summer, and it was certainly a highlight. At this point in the trip I was beginning to have eating out overload, so I didn’t plan to order this milkshake, but it looked too darling to pass up. No regrets. Espresso + Chocolate + NY Times crossword.
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: Buffalo, Italian, New York, restaurants, vegetarian
1/2 Order of Eggplant Parm from Santasiero’s on Niagara and Lafayette in Buffalo, NY. The place has been open since 1921. It’s a favorite of Lenny Rico, who hosts WJJL’s (1440 AM) Italian-American radio show, Casa Rico. Here’s the menu:
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: breakfast, Catskills, New York, restaurants, upstate
Sweet Sue’s is no secret, and despite the fact that it is located in Phoenicia, NY (population: 381), I always have to wait for a table. It’s always full of visiting New Yorkers who escape to the Catskills for a weekend of camping, hiking, and swimming holing. Last time I even ran into Nick, an audio sound artist friend from Brooklyn. No longer able to call the Catskills my home, I am now a visitor too. I feel lucky I had some time to spend in the mountains on the way to Buffalo. My perfect day is waking up early to hike Giant Ledge and following it up with a late breakfast at Sweet Sue’s.
Sweet Sue’s is without a doubt my favorite breakfast place ever. I always get the huevos rancheros because they’re incredible. But I always agonize over the decision. They have all of their pancake varieties (buttermilk, buckwheat, strawberry, banana, blueberry, peach, apple, carrot cake, gingerbread) lined up as paintings on the wall. They even have a pancake sundae, which consists of pancakes drizzled in yogurt and fresh fruit. Every time I go, I agonize over the pancake vs eggs decision. I know I will always choose eggs, but I also know that on those blue moons when I choose pancakes, I won’t be disappointed.
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: brooklyn, lunch, New York, New York City, restaurants, salad, sandwich
I always went to the original ‘Snice on 8th Ave and 13th St. in Manhattan, but this time I was on a mission to buy a baby carrier for a friend and thus, I decided to try the ‘Snice in Park Slope, BK. Luckily the menu at this fabulous vegetarian eatery/bakery/cafe is nearly identical. The Vegan Panini is composed of pesto, smoked tofu, and sun-dried tomatoes on the best, crunchy ciabatta. It continues to be my favorite sandwich in NYC. The Thai peanut salad is another steady ‘Snice offering.
Also, if you enjoy sandwiches and scanned things, you should check out scanwiches.
I went to breakfast at M Henry’s for the name. I will come back for the name and the breakfast.
black bean cakes with some smoky chipotle sauce, poached eggs, and nutty, cranberry toast.
Traveling on the east coast with Jeremy means one thing. Waffle House. It’s so disgusting, but I love it.
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: breakfast, Louisiana, New Orleans, restaurants
New Orleans breakfast no. 3 at Cake Cafe. No line outside, but a recommendation from a trusty source. Grits with grilled veggies and coat cheese, fried egg, biscuit. We also sampled their moist cupcakes and employed a newly acquired technique.
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: cafe, coffee, landmark, Louisiana, New Orleans, restaurants
Chicory coffee, beignets covered in so much powdered sugar I nearly choked. Better than your average fried dough.
Filed under: Places to Eat | Tags: breakfast, Louisiana, New Orleans, restaurants
Next breakfast- Slim Goodies. At Slim’s I had scrambled eggs (a rare choice for me) with pesto veggies and goat cheese, black beans, avocado and a biscuit. The menu is outrageously large. I could order something different every Saturday for a year, however, I will never ever order a pancake with an egg inside.
