September 29, 2013
Makino Chaya
While tackling demanding tasks at the office or at home, pausing to enjoy a midday meal can often-times seem like a luxury that time cannot afford you. But that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, it shouldn’t be.…
September 15, 2013
Kenny's Restaurant
In addition to pleasing the palate, Kenny’s Restaurant offers friendly service and a touch of comfort. It’s no wonder the eatery has been satisfying locals for years. If you need some comforting on your lunch break, head in for a…
September 8, 2013
Korean Hibiscus BBQ
What do Jamba Juice and Korean Hibiscus BBQ have in common? A Vitamix blender. The Vitamix, used in both restaurants and homes, is the secret ingredient that makes mouths water for favorites such as kalbi at the Korean takeout eatery.…
September 1, 2013
Pho My Lien
In Vietnam, markets bustle with hungry cooks gathering fresh ingredients to prepare for their daily meals. After zipping home on mopeds laden with baskets of fruit and vegetables, the Vietnamese go straight to cooking. It is this freshness that epitomizes…
August 25, 2013
Cajun King
Any restaurant that covers its tables in butcher paper and makes an entire paper towel roll available to patrons hollers finger-licking fun. One look around Cajun King and you’ll see just that: customers extracting every last morsel from a bountiful…
August 18, 2013
Asahi Grill
Comfort food has that magical ability to instantly bring you back to happy times. How is it possible? In the hippocampus of the brain where neural connections are made, the combination of ingredients make the neurons send signals back to…
August 11, 2013
Mimasuya Italiano of Kyoto
Dimension, color, use of negative space — these terms aptly apply to the culinary arts. In Japanese culture especially, the presentation of food is an art in itself. The plate is a canvas and the food is the medium. This…
August 4, 2013
Chinpei Ramen
Gluten-free ramen is a unicorn in the food world. But luckily, it doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. This is great news for those of you with food sensitivities. At Chinpei Ramen, owner Yoshi Hashigami offers three delicious options, yam,…
July 28, 2013
Pagoda Floating Restaurant
Charcuterie is a buzzword you should get to know. Though foreign in origin, the word is used to describe something that is probably already near and dear to your heart. We’re talking about the craft of preserving meat: cooking, curing…
July 21, 2013
Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine
The price is right at Ho Ho Chinese Cuisine. If you have a favorite Chinese dish in the lunch buffet line and are considering ordering a plate a la carte, director of sales Armando Bauzon says for $10.95, you can…
