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Jan 23, 2012, 10:15 am
For about two years now I have been subscribed to Groupon, the hugely popular service that in essence spams you 90 times a day with so called "deals". Until now I have never actually bought any of the deals. Call me crazy but I haven't really needed pedicures from fish, or all-inclusive holidays tha... Comment - Like
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Dec 13, 2011, 7:20 am
I'm a foodie. I love all kinds of foods. But I take a lot of heat for showing so much favor to pizza and burgers. Guess the kid in me still exists. I think many lambaste me because they simply haven't searched out and enjoyed the same types of pizza and burgers I have. This is certainly true in... Comment - Like
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Dec 5, 2011, 7:48 am
Many of you have probably watched, or heard about Hugh's Fish Fight, the recent Channel 4 documentary in which food activist and wholesome, country-chef, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shows us the devastation that our insatiable, unstoppable appetite for fish is taking on the world's oceans. I was st... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2011, 7:26 am
It's been almost 10 years since I was last in Venice. My idea of good food has changed markedly since then. So when I heard that Venice had crap food I was more than just a tad scared. This trip was to be a belated anniversary present to my wife and she, even more then me, thrives on fabulous foo... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 6:40 am
I have said it before and I'll say it again, I am seriously impressed with restaurants and pubs in the South East of England. They continually satisfy my deep down, innate desire to consume awesome food at a good price. Marco Pierre White's Wheeler's at the Chequers Inn in Maresfield is just such ... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2011, 5:27 am
The Griffin Inn in Fletching rests atop a sweeping, panoramic hilltop village in the heart of East Sussex. This is the place countryfolk come when they want to eat uber-cool, ultra-succlent pub-grub in an environment that ... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2011, 9:36 am
Finding good Mexican food in England is like finding the golden ticket in a bar of chocolate. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fans will like that little similitude. I have eaten Mexican food in numerous towns and cities all across the UK. And I've been disappointed with each. Wahaca in London ... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2011, 4:33 am
I've been to The Cat Inn in West Hoathly, many, many times. I consider it my local even though it's miles from my house. I haven't reviewed it before because I normally go at night, when the light isn't ideal for photos. Anyone who has read my blog knows that the images I take of the food are as ... Comment - Like
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May 17, 2011, 9:46 am
When I first moved to England I was surprised by the enthusiasm evoked by the English folk when they spoke about Spain. I quickly learned that Spain to Britons is like Florida to Americans. We use Florida as a dumping ground. We fly down from the North East, or wherever, and bake in the sun all da... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2011, 5:32 am
What do Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin and Johann Sebastian Bach have in common? They were all alive to see, if they fancied a trip to Spain, Restaurant Botin, the world's oldest restaurant according to the Guinness Book of World Records, open in Madrid in 1725. Imagine if they had all been presen... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2011, 3:37 am
With 26 Michelin Stars, master chef Joel Robuchon is definitely in a class of his own. In fact, no chef on Earth even comes close. So, when my wife and mother surprised me with a weekend trip to Paris, I made reservations at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon as quickly as I could. But, I didn't make res... Comment - Like
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Mar 23, 2011, 10:29 am
When I think about fine dining, the last place I think about is the London suburb of Surbiton. Actually, that's not true, Tarpon Springs, Florida probably holds the title of fewest fine dining establishments in the world. But, certainly, Surbiton is not high on the list. It would probably surpris... Comment - Like
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Feb 26, 2011, 4:58 am
"There are two kinds of people who dine at Talula's Table; those that come because it's hard to get into and those that like good food." One of the chefs told me as we sat at the Chef's Table, tucked into the back of the minuscule, but extremely efficient kitchen. We were the latter. Although it's ... Comment - Like
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Feb 13, 2011, 11:25 am
What does it take to make a truly tasty burger? Just ask Chris Ponte, Executive Chef at Burger 21 in Tampa. Chef Ponte has sated this foodie's appetite for a good burger. I only wish it was in West Sussex, England and not Tampa, Florida. Living in England since last year, I have not enjoyed nearl... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2011, 8:20 am
My wife and I recently took a trip to Lexington, Kentucky to see an old friend. She lives in an area that, from what I can tell, has three main sources of entertainment: food, bourbon and horses. A deadly combination if enjoyed in that order. I was lucky enough to get my fill of all three. Our t... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2011, 11:26 am
I don't pretend to know much about Cuban food. I probably know as much, or less, than most of you reading this. Thankfully, there's not a lot to know. Cuban food is built on simplicity. Which, for this food blogger, is a welcome respite from my often uber-fantastic, ultra-expensive restaurant re... Comment - Like
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Jan 14, 2011, 9:01 am
I sit here, completely sated and calm. My Mexican food addiction, in check for now. It has been over a year since I had proper Mexican food in a restaurant. Since moving to the U.K. last year, I have struggled to find authenticity in Mexican cooking. The closest I came was Wahaca, which actually ... Comment - Like
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Dec 20, 2010, 7:50 am
There are very few restaurants that actually impress me anymore. Call it vanity, or just experience. But it's true. In order for a restaurant to rate highly on my gastronomic-excitement meter it needs to be fairly brilliant. The River Cafe in the borough of Hammersmith in London is just that ... Comment - Like
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Dec 3, 2010, 11:25 am
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale
A tale of a tasty market
That started in this town called London
By a bunch of humbly bumpkins
With wine and fish and meats alike
3 friends used to frequent it like every freaking night
There's more to love than drink me think
They have Wright Brothers Oyst... Comment - Like
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Dec 2, 2010, 3:14 pm
Growing up in California taught me one thing; appreciate the sun, because one day if you move to England you may never see it again. Ok, maybe it taught me two things. California taught me the importance of Mexican food. I haven't done the research on this but I'm fairly confident that California... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2010, 12:28 pm
I love pubs. But you know that already. The old furniture, the musty smells, the regulars who frequent the same pub every night for a lifetime, and of course, I love the food. Simple and tasty. Since moving back to England with my wife in May I have embarked on a mission to seek out the best pu... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2010, 9:53 am
The village of Bibury, which lies 22 miles southwest of Cheltenham, is about as idyllic as English villages get. There's Arlington Row. A row of weavers cottages built from the local stone. The Bibury Trout Farm on the River Coln. And, nestled into the woods stands one of the prettiest hotels I'... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2010, 12:27 pm
How many restaurants have I been to which warranted a return visit? Moreover, how many of those were worth driving two hours to get to? The answer, not many. But, The Swan at Southrop is one of those restaurants. Tucked into a small hamlet on the southern end of the Cotswolds, this 17th century in... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2010, 10:06 am
My wife recently had a milestone birthday and to celebrate I whisked her off to the Cotswolds for a seductive mini-break. I'd never been before. Oh, I heard stories and read articles about all the famous supermodels and actors who kept homes there, but it always seemed so far away. The Cotswolds ... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2010, 3:58 pm
My wife and I have recently renovated our flat and after four months of cooking in kitchens not our own, we are finally able to do what we enjoy more than anything else, make yummy food in our own home. This past week there has been a torrent of activity in our new kitchen. Pizza with homemade Tom... Comment - Like
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Aug 27, 2010, 4:40 am
I'm always amazed by the quality and consistency of food in the South of England. There is clearly a food renaissance occurring here and I am lucky enough to live in the heart of it. While America continues to let the big agricultural companies take over more and more of their crops and livestock,... Comment - Like
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Aug 8, 2010, 12:43 pm
What the hell does a guy have to do to get a great Burger in England? This is the question that has been plaguing me since I came here three months ago. This country tricked me by offering a stunning example of a great British Hamburger at The Hinds Head in May. But since then I have had little su... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2010, 1:54 am
Summer in England usually lasts around 2 weeks. And then it's gone as quickly as it came. But nowhere else on Earth do people take summer as seriously as the Brits. As soon as the weather gets above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, or 21 degrees Celsius, men strip off their shirts and drive around town, Un... Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2010, 6:03 am
There are certain places on this Earth that have been constructed with such attention to detail that it makes you feel like an inferior human being. For instance, Hotel du Vin in Tunbridge Wells, or, Royal Tunbridge Wells as it's actually known as. Most people have shortened it in an attempt to lo... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2010, 10:03 am
I love recessions. They allow those with less weighty wallets to afford luxury items, which they normally could not afford. You can now buy property in the South of England for nearly 1/3 less than in 2007 and likewise, you can eat at good, solid restaurants for a fraction of the price. If you kn... Comment - Like
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Jun 5, 2010, 12:09 pm
I just moved back to England after living in my home country, the U.S., for over two years. On the run up to my move I did one thing... research where to eat. I have a list of 25, or 30 great restaurants dotted all over the U.K., France and Spain. But there's one I wanted to get to first, The Hin... Comment - Like
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Jun 1, 2010, 9:43 am
I have been blogging seriously for more than a year now. In all that time I have had some pretty incredible experiences. I have eaten train food on an Amtrak cross-country journey. I have dined in the best and hardest to get into restaurant in the United States and I've done almost everything in ... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2010, 7:28 am
Casa Mono has become a Gramercy Park landmark. It's owner, Mario Batali has been known to park his little Vespa there in the summer, wearing his trademark gray life vest, pink under shirt and orange Crocs with 1980's, light blue tube socks. I know this because I have witnessed this kaleidoscope of... Comment - Like
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Apr 27, 2010, 10:32 am
For those of you that don't know, the "Green Movement" is very much still alive and I'm loving it. This vast and sweeping movement to save the Earth is quickly becoming an uber-cool thing to do. It is now spreading to the restaurant biz and not a moment too soon. For, the amount of waste produced... Comment - Like
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Apr 4, 2010, 8:49 am
You know the old saying, you never get a second chance to make a first impression? Well, clearly the general manager of Simon Pearce in West Chester, Corey Fair, doesn't agree. I contacted Corey last week to let him know about the mishap that occurred at his restaurant on March 27th. If you don't ... Comment - Like
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Apr 1, 2010, 8:07 am
If you read my last blog you know that I'm on a mission to eat at all the best restaurants in the Brandywine Valley before I move back to England. I am nearly there. Last week I had a slight hiccup with Simon Pearce, but Corey, the General Manager has invited me back and apologized for any mishap.... Comment - Like
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Mar 28, 2010, 7:30 am
This is a first dear readers, I am reviewing a restaurant that I didn't eat at. Why? Before I tell you why, I must first give you the back story. These last few months my wife and I have been working quite hard in preparation for our move back to England. We're scheduled to leave on May 5th, Cinc... Comment - Like
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Dec 7, 2009, 10:21 am
I love the holidays in the U.S. It seems like we all come together a bit more and can tolerate one another more than usual and are more considerate of each other. Well, some of us. Not the lovely young woman that let the wind take her shopping cart from her hands, which subsequently slammed into my... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 8:23 am
Please excuse my long absence. I have been extremely selfish. You see, my French Laundry post was so perfect, not in writing, or photos, but the subject, that is has been hard to compose further entries. Luckily, Thomas Keller has more than one restaurant and I feel it's only fitting to follow up... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 7:52 am
As I sit here thinking about all the various ways I can communicate the brilliance of The French Laundry, there is literally an eruption of harps, violins and piano keys creating furious and robust music in my mind. I feel like Beethoven composing his beautiful Fifth Symphony. However, I am not Be... Comment - Like
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