Posts by Richard Foss

Java Man is a great place to hang out or people watch while fortifying yourself with freshly roasted espresso or Americano and nibbling some bakery treats or some oatmeal with all the add-ins.

Hook and Plow was an immediate hit when they opened last year because they take the farm-to-table philosophy to heart.

A historian of breakfast (yes, there are such people) wrote that muffins were invented so Americans would have an excuse to eat cake for breakfast. If you are a fan, Tammie’s Corner House Cafe is the place to get muffins.

MB&B makes bagels the old-fashioned way, boiling rather than steaming them before baking, so the crust has the chewy texture beloved in the old country.

Nick’s caramelized banana split is very good, but the warm butter cake crusted with caramelized sugar is better and the Irish whiskey cake topped with fresh whipped cream is absolutely amazing.

The relentless creativity on display at MB Post must make it a challenge for servers. Imagine trying to advise customers about choices when the menu changes constantly. That servers consistently manage to do this shows dedication.

The Standing Room is most famous for their ‘everything-in-the-refrigerator’ Napoleon Burger. But there are many others to choose from.

Silvio’s Brazilian barbecue isn’t about smoke and sauce, but about the simple flavors of the meat.

The ancient Romans named the sea around them Mediterraneo, which means “middle of the land,” and it was the middle of their world, the place where African and European cultures met. Those cultures still meet on the menu at Mediterraneo.

The Kettle’s appeal is more than just reliably good meals. You get a warm welcome and comfortable environment at a time of night when your other options are fast food chains and raucous nightspots.

Akbar’s fusions of Indian techniques with Chinese and Mediterranean ideas and ingredients enliven their specials menu.