shalom coffee house

shalom coffee house

the little house on the corner of 10th and Mable has had a few reincarnations, I remember it back in the 90’s when it was Your House for Coffee, a great “hippy” spot for coffee and live music…obviously it has been a long time since I last visited so was very curious...
roots of brasil

roots of brasil

cozy atmosphere… the balcony dining… dramatic entryway… this was my second visit to Roots of Brasil, both times a treat to the palate…when dining out, I expect a unique experience and that is exactly what you get at this restaurante…the big green...
tales of the tristan lobster

tales of the tristan lobster

once upon a time, my cheese and wine shop, Food n’ Fermentations, was located right next door to my best foodie friend’s seafood restaurant, Surfs!Up…there we spent many hours researching the perfect wine pairings for his menu…during that time he told grand tales...
geisha coffee indulgence…

geisha coffee indulgence…

over three quarters of the citizens of our fine country drink coffee, and I am among them…starting my day with a mug of java and dose of the daily news is a habit that I find hard to break, a morning ritual of sorts that began with waking up to the aroma of my...
umami cafe

umami cafe

airport restaurants are usually thought of as a place to get sustenance and while away the hours when stuck between flights, but occasionally, you find one that can easily become a destination diner in the beginning years of my culinary career, I worked at Connell’s...