Last Friday night, my wife suggested we take a jaunt up Troy Hill over on the North Side of the City and check out a new place. I'm always game for new restaurants and this one had been on my list for a bit. Open for just a little over a year, Scratch F&B shows … Continue reading 6-3-16 / Scratch Food & Beverage / Pittsburgh, PA
Tonight I had the opportunity (and pleasure) to attend Pittsburgh Magazine's annual Best Restaurant Party at Heinz Field. 45 restaurants set up booths throughout the East Club and West Club on their 2nd Level. It was a beautiful event, with elegantly composed bites or small plates set up at each booth. I have to apologize … Continue reading 6-6-16 / Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Restaurant Party / Pittsburgh, PA
The next morning, we arose from our dutiful slumbers and ventured out towards an aggressive breakfast. Ironically, BabyStacks Cafe was also suggested by the same local who suggested Carson Kitchen. It was equally amazing (albeit differently) and was yet another magical food oasis off the strip. My wife chose the house specialty, the Lolo Rick's Adobo Fried Rice. Described as … Continue reading 5-17-16 / BabyStacks Cafe / Las Vegas, NV
Now that I'm all caught up with the memorable meals I've had in Pittsburgh recently, I'm going to head back to Vegas and finish up those meals (there's approximately 4 more including this one). The meal at Carson Kitchen was excellent, truly a special evening, and was even recommended to me by a local (thanks Steve!). Easily one … Continue reading 5-16-16 / Carson Kitchen / Las Vegas, NV
Far be it from me to put forth this expectation that I only go to good restaurants and have incredible meals, I have to share this recent experience with you all. Saturday night my wife and I were looking for somewhere to enjoy in the Monroeville area, a part of town notorious for their chain … Continue reading 5-28-16 / The Wooden Nickel / Pittsburgh, PA
Friday night, my wife and I joined my parents and our family friends for a meal at a new restaurant, as we try to do each month. This month was my pick and I chose the new Eastern European vegan restaurant right at the border between Lawrenceville and Bloomfield, Apteka. I was very excited to … Continue reading 5-27-16 / Apteka / Pittsburgh, PA
Friday afternoon I had the pleasure of joining an old coworker down in Market Square for lunch. We chose Poros, a new restaurant in the Y Group (which includes Perle, Ceviche, Nola, and Sonoma). It was a beautiful day, so they opened up all of the exterior walls to their patio area. They've got an … Continue reading 5-28-16 / Poros / Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday for lunch we went to In N Out Burger around the corner from our hotel. Unfortunately, I demolished my double double with tomato, mustard, and fried onions with animal style fries before I could think to take a picture. I'm just glad there aren't any close locations, not that I would make it a regular thing, but … Continue reading 5-15-16 / Javier’s / Las Vegas, NV
Finally finding ourselves hungry again around 1am, we decided to make the short walk from the Luxor over to the Mandalay Shoppes, right next to Burger Bar, to Slice of Vegas. We did quick work of Mamma's Garlic Bread, 5 slices of toasted Italian bread served with a roasted head of garlic. It was messy, … Continue reading 5-14-16 / Slice of Vegas / Las Vegas, NV
Finding ourselves wandering around the Aria looking for an afternoon treat, we made a bee-line to Jean Philippe Patisserie. Enormous glass cases full of over 20 different types of pastries and sweets. Each individual pastry looked like a work of art and it was very difficult to narrow the decision. Ultimately, we decided on the Imperial … Continue reading 5-14-16 / Jean-Philippe Patisserie / Las Vegas, NV
David the Gastronome 