Serpas

“Cronuts” Serpas Style

Rich and dense, these doughnuts are made out of danish (or laminated) dough.

Served warm with the buttery glaze just beginning to set, these were a lovely, edible mountain of fried dough. We were expecting smaller bites to start our […]

No. 246

Brioche Zeppoles With Pecan Praline Cream

So rich, one makes a satisfying start to the meal.

Sadly, two out of three were slightly under-cooked in the center.

The Breakfast Burger

Breakfast burger, or […]

La Calavera Bakery

La Calavera Bakery Croissants & A Mini Chocolate Babka

Look at all of those beautiful layers.

Delicate, bubbly flakes on the exterior yield to soft, fluffy layers inside.

Chocolate, Plain, Gruyère & Bacon, Chocolate Glazed Babka, Whole […]

TBM — Three Blind Mice

Shrimp & Grits

So rich and creamy, those grits possess real substance and density. Normally, we wouldn’t think of density as a positive food attribute. But, in this case, it was. There was a dense, creamy custard quality that was extremely memorable in the best possible way.

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Alon’s

Another Alon’s Bakery Breakfast

Apple Raisin Bran Muffin, Chocolate Babka, & Another Divine Baguette

Loaded with finely diced apple pieces and plumb raisins, this muffin fills two needs. It’s healthy and tasty.

Chocolate Babka

Heirloom Market BBQ

Smoked Chicken Wings

Those spicy pickles deserve equal attention. So good, we polished them off too quickly and instantly craved more.

The Georgia Sampler

Ribs, pulled pork…

…brisket and pulled chicken, it was […]

Bleu House Cafe

The Bronx Bomber

Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Sopressata, Salami, Roasted Red Peppers & A Drizzle of Vinaigrette

It was a delicious monstrosity of a sandwich on a super soft, fluffy hoagie roll.

The Wacky Salad

This salad […]

Bantam & Biddy

Pork Schnitzel & Fried Egg

Both the egg and the schnitzel were nicely cooked. But, the schnitzel was more than a little bit bland.

Poutine (Duck Fat Fries, Local Cheese Curds, & Chicken Gravy)

Literally […]

Studio Movie Grill

Long Island Iced Tea In a Fishbowl

How do you set the mood for a movie set in the 80’s?

Step #1: Order Over-sized Long Island Iced Tea

Coconut Chicken Tenders

Step #2: Order Coconut Chicken Tenders And Chicken […]

Bento Cafe

Braised Pork Belly

Served with sautéed bamboo shoots (far right) and cabbage.

Stir Fried Noodles

With Chicken, Mushrooms, Black Fungus, Cabbage, Green Onions, & Cilantro

Squid Balls

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