Category Dessert

Scandinavian Kitchen in London

When you think of Scandinavian cuisine, how often do you think vegetarian?  I associate Scandinavian food with seafood and desserts.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a wide range of vegetarian salads and sandwiches when I stopped by Scandi(navian) Kitchen in Marylebone / Fitzrovia for lunch. ScandiKitchen sells groceries and freshly made gourmet Nordic food […]

Rosso Pomodoro: Consistently good Southern Italian in London

Rossopomodoro is a worldwide chain serving fresh, authentic, and delicious Neapolitan (Southern Italian) food.  This post is a from a couple of visits to their location on Fulham Road, in Chelsea, London.   Rossopomodoro imports flour, (San Marzano) tomatoes, mozarella and other ingredients from Italy (not necessarily environmentally friendly!). Rossopomodoro is great not just for […]

Pearl and Ash: Small Plates in Nolita (NYC)

Pearl & Ash is a small plates restaurant (by Chef Richard Kuo) and wine bar  that opened in NYC in February 2013.  The combination of flavors, textures, and the plating of the delicate food at Pearl & Ash make me want to go back for more.  Pearl & Ash takes its wine very seriously – the […]