by staff | Sep 28, 2023 | Dining Out
As one might expect from Fahri Ozdil of Café Mediterranean, Turkey, his native land, is the genesis of many dishes on his menu. But as Walter Winchell often said, now, the rest of the story — and in this case, much more of that story. For certain, how Café...
by staff | Sep 21, 2023 | Dining Out
“Everybody loves this place,” says Amy Vanover, GM at The Original Pancake House in Montgomery. She’s squarely on point, judging from the chatter and clatter of the early-afternoon crowd in this venerable breakfast and brunch dining spot. Let’s set the scene: it’s...
by staff | Sep 14, 2023 | Dining Out
Question: Who among us would wait in a long line for a must-have item if a faster, easier way were available at no added cost? While I’m not a social scientist, I’m betting that nobody would thoughtfully choose the long line over a speedier approach. Why would...
by staff | Sep 7, 2023 | Dining Out
According to its menu statement, Kanak India offers exotic cuisine for which India long has been known. The statement goes on to describe the offerings as prepared with “a gentle blend of herbs and spices” that is authentic to the Northern Indian region famed for its...
by staff | Aug 31, 2023 | Dining Out
In general, food is the focus of those who dine out. There are other considerations. Location is one. Hankering, or what one craves, is another. Often, setting, mood, ambiance may be on the list. Probably other marginal reasons could be added as well....
by staff | Aug 24, 2023 | Dining Out
“I like how you can get different flavors; it’s not just like very normal, basic flavors,” said Isabel Khoury, a vivacious fourth grader enjoying another summer stop with her grandma at Rhino’s. Those abnormal, more than basic flavors? “Today I got cookie...
