Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Itadaki

I'm excited to have found Itakadi. They offer the option of choosing how spicy you want your spicy tuna to be. Um amazing!


Lotus root chips


HOT spicy tuna


Rising Sun
Salmon, Avocado, Lemon, Shiso,


Ceviche
White Fish, Tomato, Mango, Avocado, Shiso

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Brunch at The Independent

Brunch at the The Independent was a delight. I will be returning again soon.


House made cinnamon sugar doughnut


Croque Madam
Crisp hot ham & gruyere, fried egg on Iggy's sourdough with mescaline greens


Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese on an Iggy's croissant

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Zenna Noodle

Zenna Noodle Bar has a delightful vegetarian noodle soup that is perfect when the weather turns cold. Their food is always fresh and filling.


Vegetarian Zenna Noodle Soup
with glass noodles, tofu, mushrooms and veggies


Chicken Fingers
tender chicken strips and marinated, battered and lightly fried, dip into zenna red dipping sauce


Shrimp over a salad of carrots and cucumbers

Toro

Tried something new at Toro. As always it was amazing.


Mejillones Escabeche
Marinated mussel toast with garlic confit, fennel, and sherry vinegar

Friday, November 18, 2011

5 Napkin Burger

5 Napkin Burger was subpar. I felt the ideas good but the execution was lacking.


Tomato, Avocado & Cotija Salad


5 Napkin Veggie Burger
housemade with 5N sauce, b&b pickles, lettuce & tomato, multi grain roll


Original 5 Napkin Burger
10 oz. fresh ground beef, caramelized onions, rosemary aioli, soft white roll

Leo's Place

Leo's Place has breakfast all day every day. I'm sold.


Alicias Baby Evils peanut butter with bananas & honey


Two pancakes, scrambles eggs and sausage


Scrambled eggs with cheese and wheat toast

Monday, November 14, 2011

Brunch at Craigie On Main

Even though I don't get to go to Craigie on Main very often its still one of my favorites. Brunch today was delightful and delicious.


Coriander and cashew granola
organic yogurt


House-Smoked Coho Salmon & Bluefish Rillettes
bagel and traditional accompaniments


House-Smoked Ham, Comte and Shelburne Farm Cheddar Panino
garden pickle thousand island dressing, arugula, crispy potato fries


Apple and pear crisp
sour milk ice cream

Sunday, November 6, 2011

True Bistro

True Bistro is known for upscale vegan food. It's quite delicious and filling. I'm hooked on the wilted spinach salad.


Cornmeal crusted oyster mushrooms
With horseradish-dill aioli and aji amarillo chili sauce


Mushroom and faro soup


Boston lettuce, roasted beet, cashew chevre, toasted walnuts, champagne vinaigrette


Wilted spinach, smoked tofu, pecans, cranberries and balsamic vinegar

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Roasted butternut squash ravioli with sherry cashew cream, toasted walnuts and chives

Brunch at Highland Kitchen

Bluegrass Brunch at Highland Kitchen is always fantastic. Great atmosphere as well as the option to get a single pancake (crackcake). They are addictive.


One delicious pancake


Organic Granola
with fresh fruit and yogurt


Asperagus and mushroom omelet
with home fries

Brunch at Trina's Starlight Lounge

Haven't been to Trina's for Monday brunch a bit and since my absence they changed their menu. My favorite the Crispy Mister is gone :( but they do still have the delicious pop tart.


Housemade Strawberry Pop Tart



Veggie Slam
Scrambled eggs with cheese, veggi sausages, hash browns and wheat toast