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 ...

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 ...

When I moved to the Upper West Side - 30 years ago - the best slice in New York was Vinnie's Pizza on Amsterdam between 73rd and 74th - Passed over a chest high - chipped - Formica counter top - it was magic - Always busy - you could ...

First admission - big fan of Cesca - starting with supper the night it opened - though have not been there since ownership changed (6/2006) and Tom Valenti left as Chef/Owner - Second admission - don't make a practice of posting the reviews of others - particularly not having a  base to judge against - But last week's Time Out NY review of one of my favorite Upper West Side restaurants...

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 ...

Next time you're in Port land, Maine, stop by Silly's restaurant for a milkshake . Silly's is a little off the beaten path (40 Washington Ave.), but the shakes are well worth the journey. They're rich, creamy and the perfect consistency. You can combine 3+ flavors in your milkshake, such ...

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 like, they seem a little empty.  Conceptually and intellectually they are stimulating but, considering the ...

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 ...

After spending hours visiting a vast range of animals (our favorites being the Pandas!) at the San Diego Zoo , we continued our explorations at the nearby Balboa Park. However, we quickly learned that Balboa Park could consume a day unto itself, with its stunning architecture, spectacular gardens, and 15 ...