It’s almost gameday in the Crescent City, where on Super Sunday, February 3rd, the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl XLVII. It’s annually the biggest spectacle in the country and an unofficial national holiday. This year, even more media and fans will be descending upon the host cityContinue reading “The New Orleans Dining Field: Where to Eat When Visiting for Super Bowl XLVII”
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Plat du Jour: Friday January 25, 2013: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Scary” Appetite
For some weekend wisdom, here is a fascinating look at the scary appetite of the famed film director, Alfred Hitchcock. His diet almost was as frightening as “The Birds” and “Psycho.” Almost. For anyone who has seen the recent film “Hitchcock,” with Anthony Hopkins portraying the legendary director, you certainly think several times about howContinue reading “Plat du Jour: Friday January 25, 2013: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Scary” Appetite”
Plat du Jour, January 21, 2013: Looking Ahead: 13 Wishes for 2013
It’s been an exciting, hectic start to 2013, which explains why the final end of 2012/start of 2013 article hasn’t been published until…nearly 1/12 the way into 2013 already. This week we’ll visit The French Laundry, breweries in Colorado, and all sorts of dining adventures in the always exciting Rose City of Portland, Oregon. ButContinue reading “Plat du Jour, January 21, 2013: Looking Ahead: 13 Wishes for 2013”
The 12 Bites That Defined 2012
What a year for dining. So many impressive techniques on display worldwide, such fascinating new ingredients discovered, and then of course it’s always a joy to re-visit old stand-by dishes. Oysters, langoustines, and Dungeness crab seem to be very popular on this list…not exactly a shocker. The best dish of the year comes from…well that’sContinue reading “The 12 Bites That Defined 2012”
The 12 Best Restaurant Meals of 2012
In a year with close to 312 meals at deserving addresses, here are the top 12 restaurants of 2012. Obviously, this not a comprehensive list of the 12 best restaurants in the world. I’m not a Michelin “inspector.” Or am I? In some cases, these were the best meals because of a special occasion beingContinue reading “The 12 Best Restaurant Meals of 2012”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Trev’s Bistro!
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas and now some much deserved relaxation time before the big New Years celebrations in a few days to welcome in 2013! The lack of recent articles is obviously reflective of the increased activities and travel of the Holiday season. As 2012 comes to a close, we’ll countContinue reading “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Trev’s Bistro!”
Staying Awake on the Freeway: Coffee in Los Angeles
Los Angeles doesn’t strike you as a coffee town like its rainy Pacific Northwest friends Seattle and Portland, or its foggy neighbor San Francisco to the north might. The sun is always shining. The temperature hovers in that 65-75 degree sweet spot seemingly year round. Hence there is no need for a warm-up mocha, right?Continue reading “Staying Awake on the Freeway: Coffee in Los Angeles”
A Lunch Field Trip to In-N-Out and Five Guys
California is In-N-Out territory. Ask its residents what the Golden State’s signature food is and it is a guarantee that over 50% of the responses would be an In-N-Out Burger. How a hamburger or cheeseburger with a Thousand Island dressing inspired, mayonnaise and ketchup based sauce came to represent dining in the land of endlessContinue reading “A Lunch Field Trip to In-N-Out and Five Guys”
Happy Thanksgiving From Trev’s Bistro!
The big day is just hours away and for many of us the dinner prep work has already begun in full force…yet somehow we almost always manage to fall behind on Thursday morning and barely get everything ready in time for dinner. Just remember, there is a reason you probably have never seen turkey tartareContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving From Trev’s Bistro!”
Plat du Jour, Tuesday November 6, 2012: Your Romney and Obama Election Dinner
As the results come in on this Election Tuesday evening, let’s imagine a dinner put together by both candidates most beloved foods. Start by with the finger foods, snacking on hummus and pita chips like Governor Romney would, and President Obama supports trail mix and chips with guacamole. We start with Governor Romney and hisContinue reading “Plat du Jour, Tuesday November 6, 2012: Your Romney and Obama Election Dinner”
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