Fourth time was a charm at Ripple’s grilled cheese bar. On the previous three attempts, I kept getting the time or day wrong. For the first try, we’d arrived at 6:35 pm. (Grilled cheese bar is available from 5 pm – 6:30 pm, and from … Read More →
Much has changed in the week and a half since I ate at Daikaya. The weather has nudged warmer (sort of), and the restaurant has since opened its second-floor izakaya. I’m guessing what’s stayed the same are the lines queuing up for a taste of … Read More →
In preparation for this past Academy Awards show, I watched all nine nominated films for Best Picture. With the exception of Zero Dark Thirty, Amour, and possibly Argo, most of the films fell into my “good, not great” category. Skillful filmmaking all around, but each … Read More →
When I tell people I love New Haven pizza, I’m usually met with a blank stare, followed by, “What’s New Haven pizza?” There are imitators, but to understand what the big deal is, you really have to go to New Haven, CT. The big deal … Read More →
Slices at We, the Pizza
After checking out the cherry blossoms a few weeks ago, my friend Liz and I were looking to grab a bite to eat. We both wanted something casual, and the immediate area around the Mall offers limited options. The solution was an easy one — … Read More →