Sunday, September 4, 2011

Petit Louis Bistro (Baltimore, MD)

Stopped by this place while in the area -- left the restaurant very satisfied.

Steak Frites (Grilled New York Strip)


Veal Flank Steak


Chocolate Mousse


Profiteroles

Golden West Café (Baltimore, MD)

This place has a good brunch selection at very reasonable prices.

Goldilox Omelette (Omelette with Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Scallions, Capers, Cracked Pepper and a side of Flour Tortilla)


Chicken and Vegetable Empanada

Saturday, September 3, 2011

L.P. Steamers (Baltimore, MD)

It's definitely worth stopping by this place for seafood when in town.  The steamed shrimp was amazing!

Fried Seafood Sampler (Crabcake, Scallops, Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp)


Steamed Shrimp

Costas Inn (Baltimore, MD)

Went to Costas Inn for lunch during a weekend trip to Baltimore -- the steamed crabs here are worth a try.

Steamed Crabs (by the dozen)

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Shanghai Dumplings (Saratoga, CA)

Found a new go-to restaurant for soup dumplings (小笼包) in the Bay Area.

Soup Dumplings with Crab Meat (蟹粉小笼包)


Eight Treasure Spicy Noodles (八宝辣酱面)

Saturday, August 13, 2011

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana (San Francisco, CA)

Tried out this restaurant by the waterfront at lunch today to get my seafood fix... Both the ceviche and causas were pretty decent!

Chips (Banana, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes)


Cebiche Chipotle (Scallops, Calamari, Shrimp, Red Onion, Cilantro, Habanero, in a Smoke Jalapeño Leche de Tigre with Peruvian Corn and Yam)


Causa Camaron (Sweet and Spicy Poached Shrimp and Fried Onions on top of Purple Potato with Leche de Tigre Aioli)


Arroz Criollo (Peruvian Fried Rice with Prawns, Calamari, Mussels, Manila Clams, Choclo, Peas, Bell Pepers, Cilantro, White Wine, Aji Amarillo and Aji Aanca, finished with Salsa Criolla)

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The Dutch (New York, NY)

We went to to this restaurant for dinner at 10:30 hoping to try the late-night menu, only to find out that it didn't start until an hour later! Anyway, the regular dinner menu had changed slightly from when we last looked at it online, but the food was still good.

Pecan Duck with Celery and Organic Rice


Grilled Quail with Summer Salsa, Poblano and Cashew Nut Mole