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A Different Experience

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A few weeks ago, some of you may have caught my rants and raves of 2013. I ranted about how Fairfield County doesn’t have enough quality ethnic restaurants. Now... just a few weeks later - I hear the buzz about a new restaurant that opened in Fairfield. And get this .... its a Cambodian restaurant! Hallelujah!!!!

Of course, I had to go there. Actually, I ran! Royal House Cambodia. I have never been to a Cambodian restaurant, but I expected that it will be a cross between Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Noodles. Dumplings. Red … Continue Reading ››

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The Bold And The Flavorful

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Rosa Mexicano has been an institution in New York since the early 1980‘s. Accomplishing the unthinkable, it introduced authentic Mexican cuisine with a contemporary twist and turned it into an elegant dining experience- way back when we wouldn’t have considered Mexican cuisine as an upscale dining option. Pulling from the core of Mexican culture, every nuance of the restaurant- its decor, server’s uniforms, servings dishes, and of course the food - shouts out bold colors and flavors. As soon as you enter, your senses will excite and the aromas will beckon you in.

For a foodie like me, one … Continue Reading ››

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Ski Trip Morphed Into Foodie Adventure

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I don’t ski. I don’t ice-skate. In fact I don’t engage in too many outdoor sports- because, frankly, I have a terrible sense of balance.

I do eat! In fact, I LOVE to eat. I thrill in the adventure of it.

So when my family wanted to go on a ski trip to Vermont, I said sure. And while they planned out their days on the slopes, I researched on places to eat at night. What a team!

To be honest with you, I did not have high hopes of finding amazing meals in Vermont. … Continue Reading ››

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A Cooking Trend Gaining Momentum

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I am all excited about a cooking trend that originated in laboratories, in the recent years it has spread out to high-end restaurants, and is finally making its way into home kitchens. It's a technique that employs exact science to create consistent and perfect results each and every time.

Most of us like to cook and experiment with recipes. If nothing else, we all look forward to putting a burger or a piece of steak on the grill during summer months. Yet, most of the time, we settle for not-so-perfect final results. Our steaks or poultry can … Continue Reading ››

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Understanding the Science of Cooking

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I am left enthralled, animated, educated, excited, mesmerized, inspired, hungry for more and quite simply ... in-awe, after auditing a 10 week online course presented by Harvard University last fall. The course was called Science and Cooking.

What initially got my attention was the roll call of chefs that were to be part of this lecture/demonstration series. Names like Ferran Adria (El Bulli), Jose Andres (ThinkFoodGroup), Dan Barber (Blue Hill), Joan Roca (El Celler de Can Roca), Nathan Myhrvold (Modernist Cuisine), Wylie Dufrsene … Continue Reading ››

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Rants, Raves, & Wishes

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Well, folks! 2013 unveiled many exciting adventures for me. I hope you were able to take the journey vicariously through my blog posts or experienced some of the things first hand after reading about them. As the year comes to a close, I could not help but ponder over what I loved, disliked, or wished was different. Below are some of my raves & rants from an awesome 2013 as well as my wishes for the year to come.

RAVES

Many exciting events took place … Continue Reading ››

News About Food, Restaurants in Fairfield

Little Goose Big Flavors

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This newcomer made me do a double-take with its unusual flavor pairings and bold menu choices. A relatively small space overflowing with charm and character, Little Goose in Fairfield is far from the dull and the ordinary.

It was good to meet up with my bestie H.A. after weeks! We had so much catching up to do, and we totally knew that we would be talking non-stop throughout lunch. Jobs. Life. Family. Gossip ... so much ground to cover!

Little did we … Continue Reading ››

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Sex On The Table, with Cheffed

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... is all about the art of seduction. Setting the stage for a sensual aphrodisiac with a promise of things to come - one needs the perfect lighting, a romantic ambiance, the “come-hither” aromas, the thrilling sensations of touch, the taste..... oooh..... the taste!

Sex on The Table is an enticing experience created by Cheffed. A Michelin-star winning chef who has extensive experience in the culinary cultures of the world, he brings together flavor profiles from near and far to create the … Continue Reading ››

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The Ramen-Pho Conundrum!!

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Ramen or Pho? Pho or Ramen? The questions kept buzzing in my head as soon as I settled down to order and eat at Mecha Noodle Bar in Fairfield. What shall I order? Everything looks so very tempting on this menu with plenty of versions of Pho as well as Ramen to choose from. Over the years, both Pho and Ramen have stolen my heart. I find it really hard to say “No”, if I see either of them on any menu. So when I come across a menu that offers them both - Well! then, what I … Continue Reading ››

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I Shook Hands With Alice Waters!

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... now that I have your attention, let me tell you all about it. Last week I had the rare privilege to attend an intimate conversation with Alice Waters of the famous Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkley CA. This was an event with only 100 some people hosted by the Hudson Union Society in NYC. My friend, KW, is a member and that’s how I got invited.

Alice Waters is a pioneer, an activist, a believer, a forward thinker and a fabulous chef all rolled into in one petite, beautiful frame. I had first heard of … Continue Reading ››