I can’t remember the last time I ordered a turkey burger. Come to think of it, I don’t know that I’ve ever ordered a turkey burger. I’ll admit, I generally thumb my nose at them. I view ‘em like fat free ice cream: if you’re … Read More →
The men’s and women’s restrooms at Ümami Cafe are marked “Udadi” and “Umomi.” “Which one’s which?” I asked my friend Ron. I can be incredibly slow on the uptake. Those restrooms were just one of the things I found intriguing at Ümami Cafe, a restaurant … Read More →
When I lived in Pennsylvania my apartment building was located next door to the oldest indoor farmers’ market in the country. If that’s not enough, inside my building was a terrific Friends-like coffeehouse called Aroma Borealis, with plush chairs and couches and local artwork on the … Read More →
When I was around 11, my family took a trip to Charlotte, NC, where we had our first taste of hickory smoked ribs at a place called Sonny’s. From that moment on, Sonny’s and “hickory smoked” became a minor obsession for my father; without fail, … Read More →
Sampling Korean at Asagao Sushi
You know a restaurant is brand spanking new when even the Yelpers and Chowhounders haven’t made it there yet. Those guys are fast on the draw to scope out the latest restaurants. My friend Ron suggested taking a visit to Croton-on-Hudson, mentioning that Asagao Sushi, … Read More →