While many places start to feel the pull toward fall in late August, summer still feels quite present in the Central Valley of California. The temperatures are still warm, and the garden is still producing, including zucchini. These grilled paneer skewers are one of my favorite ways to eat zucchini in this late summer season, […]
As I slowly (read very slowly) work through updating older recipes, I find myself gravitating towards recipes that are easy to make but can be wonderful in flavor. This cucumber salad is a summer hit and uses a spice, sumac, that I believe should be in every spice drawer. Spiced Chickpeas The most significant change […]
I lamented the closure of Oscar and Rosie’s, not just on a culinary level, but in the knowledge that few restaurants before or after will be named after their owners cats. That said I couldn’t ask for much more of an exciting replacement with Marcus, formerly of Mesa, the force behind this new venture on […]
Upper Parliament street has had a couple of new openings. While Boto hasn’t matched the fanfare of neighbouring Zaap’s new fried chicken concept I wanted to try this modest independent offering. As is often the case with Japanese restaurants the decor is minimalist, some bar seating overlooks the chefs at work alongside half a dozen […]
Things have changed at this swanky cocktail bar. There have already been several several culinary incarnations here at one of the swankiest drinks venues in town. The latest is Shio who describe themselves as Modern Asian small plates. The aesthetic remains a pleasingly low-lit, art-deco affair. Well spaced tables and booths sit around a central […]