Bombay Cricket Club

People who know Indian cooking well, realize that the flavor and quality vary greatly throughout the country. India has its share of specialty dishes by region. Southern India is geared towards lighter meals served with Sambar. China has had a large influence in some regions because of its trading routes, a specialty known as Indo-Chinese cooking. Northern India is where the... [Read more]

Eleni’s Philoxenia

Updated 4/08: stopped here for a meal recently. Overall food quality has dropped significantly. I will go back for more meals and a full review, but for the time being, no longer recommend this restaurant. Many years ago on a whim, I took off on an adventure with a friend, and went to stay in a small stone house on the outskirts of Heraklion, the capitol of Crete. A two-week... [Read more]

I’ll Gladly Pay You Tomorrow for a Hamburger Today

When I look back on some of the earliest times of my life, I realize that I was born to be a food geek. It is no wonder I spend most of my time these days eating and writing about food. At twelve I was a bit of a skateboard nut, quite stupid, and usually hungry. I am sure I would be 300 pounds today if it weren’t for the lengths which I would go to just for a good hamburger.... [Read more]

Paley’s Place

Paley's Place at Christmas I like to think of the whole experience of a meal to be like an art piece. The way you are greeted, your dining companions, the smells from the kitchen, the feel of the menu in your hands, lighting, music, the sounds and ambiance of the people around you – everything works together to paint a permanent picture in your mind. If a few problems... [Read more]