Lunched at Rosa Mexicana after daughter's HS Graduation - survived the 3 1/2 hour ceremony - keynote by Conan O'Brian was wonderfully funny with a bit of wisdom tossed in - Rosa Mexicana was a disappointment - Perfect location - great architecture - wonderful service - Food was only OK - prices were VERY high - Drinks were OK - prices were VERY high - We were all expecting more...

After what can only be described as a disheartening month on so many levels, we stepped out to enjoy a few rays of sunshine tonight as we picnicked by the lake in Wakefield. Our meal consisted of Asian fare from two different spots in Wakefield - The Duck Walk and Sushi Island . The food from The Duck Walk was good - particularly the scallops appetizer (with a delicious yellow sauce) and the Pad...

The food and wine at A.O.C. are immensely satisfying.  Isn't that the point?  I've had a number of meals over the past few years at haute cuisine type establishments and more frequently than I would ... was really rich and delicious hearty food. Another highlight for wine lovers is the fifty bottle ... , Southern France gems.  It is a labor of love and her dedication to the wine list serves the food well...

Okay okay I promise this is it on restaurant reviews for a while, and I promise not to review another pizza joint for the rest of the decade. This is a wine blog, not a food blog, so nothing but vino from now on, I swear. Or at least for a couple of weeks. After our foray into New York , where we stuck a toe into the great pool of available pizza, we found ourselves hankering for more one day...

Last week, we had a wonderful family celebration for Mom's 60th birthday at The Mews restaurant in Provincetown. We didn't know much about the restaurant prior to our dinner there, but what a fantastic find! Everyone's food was outstanding - from appetizers to dessert. We started our meal with the Lobster Dumplings in Miso Broth and the Scallops Ceviche (one of the specials). The scallops were...

... for everything, and 2) I am no sake snob. Good food, friendly service, and even friendlier prices (we each...

... for everything, and 2) I am no sake snob. Good food, friendly service, and even friendlier prices (we each...

- what to order - Philly Cheese Steak with onions - peppers - real cheese - no cheese food...

Treated to Tom Valenti's Oyster Corn Chowder - replacing his infamous take on Oyster Pan Roast - Thick cream base - corn - chunks of poached oyster - chunks of bacon - touch of tomato - splash of lobster broth - in the middle - thick - toasted crouton - ...

During our recent stay in Truro on the Cape, Alice's brother, Michael, discovered a gem of a fish market in the neighboring town of Wellfleet. Hatch's is a family-run business that has been in existence for 50+ years, and we frequented it on three separate occasions during our five-day visit ...