It all started during my year in New York City — and a failure to fulfill my yearning for spanikopita, tossed tomatoes and olives with feta, and salted, roasted whole fish at one of my favorite Greek restaurants, Elias’ Corner in Astoria, Queens. Then, having moved out of the Big Apple, I began working for [...]
Archive for August, 2009
My Big Fat Greek Feast
Posted in Baking, Mediterranean, Recipes, Recommended Meals, greek, tagged feta, greek, greek salad, ina garten, kebabs, lamb, pita bread, spanikopita, spinach, tzatziki, yogurt on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A New Favorite Beer…
Posted in Party food, tagged beer, Belgium, Delerium Tremens, pal ale on August 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
… with a fun bottle to boot! (Check out the pink elephants!) Delerium Tremens is a strong Belgium pale ale — 9% — brewed in Melle, Belgium, and imported to the U.S. It’s crisp and citrusy like the popular Belgian white ale “Blue Moon” but less sweet and more potent. My waiter at Brasserie Beck [...]
Bobby’s Goulash
Posted in Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged Bobby Deen, dinner, garlic, goulash, green pepper, ground beef, onion, pasta, Recipes, tomatoes on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When I manage to cook during the work week, I want to prepare something flavorful and healthy, with lots of leftovers. Bobby Deen’s goulash recipe is one of those meals that fits the bill. Although a goulash tends to be an autumn or winter dish, the balance of meat, vegetables and pasta — and the [...]
Crab Cakes at Clyde’s
Posted in Restaurants, tagged corn, tomatoes, steak, Restaurants, dinner, clyde's of georgetown, washington dc, crab cakes, reviews on August 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Summertime in the nation’s capitol and an excursion down Georgetown’s M street to Clyde’s (3236 M St.). This local landmark turned regional chain is always packed for dinner which reflects the quality and value of the food. They’ve got a great concept — flavorful, simply-prepared American cuisine featuring fresh local ingredients like the jumbo lump [...]
