The Tells Are Always Small. You can usually spot it within the first few minutes. It is not always rudeness, exactly. Sometimes it is just a certain kind of obliviousness, the sort that comes from…
The Counters That Carry The Weight Of Local Memory. Some restaurants become famous because the food is excellent. Others last long enough to become part of a city's own self-image, holding onto old street grids,…
Navigating the Coffee Aisle. Finding a decent bag of coffee at the grocery store can feel like a gamble when you are staring at a wall of bright labels and bold promises. Most of us…
Dishes That Reveal Your Age. Breakfast habits can say a lot about a generation, and Boomers have held onto some morning meals that feel completely out of touch with what younger generations eat nowadays. Some…
A (Less) Sweeter Way to Bake. When you think of cake, you probably think of the overly frosted, extremely sweet varieties. But cake doesn't have to be loaded with sugar to be satisfying, and you…
Order Like You’ve Been Here Before. There’s a funny little social game built into every appetizer menu. Before the drinks settle and before anyone locks in an entrée, the table gets its first read on…
