Mark and Clark (Gaier and Frasier, respectively) — the affable and elegant grow-it-yourself restaurateurs from Arrows and MC Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, Maine — have opened Summer Winter at the Burlington (MA) Marriott. Early reports indicate that they haven’t quite found their rhythm in what must be such odd environs for them. Timing and service […]
A few years ago, I went through a pizza phase — a significant pizza phase. I was cooking and eating pizza a lot. Thin-crusted, brick-oven, Margherita-style — fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil. From Boston to New York to New Haven to Naples to Nantucket (favorites in order of location mentioned: Figs, Pizza Napoletana, […]
Do you feel as though your life has a soundtrack? How many times has a song popped into your head at just the right time? Or how many times have you burned a disc for a dinner party or road trip? Or Sinatra’s “Summer Wind,” or Bare Naked Ladies’ “Pinch Me” for an outdoor dinner […]
Whether we are drawn to oysters for their supposed powers as an aphrodisiac or for their salty, creamy sweetness, they are part and parcel to the New England experience and our love for our beautiful, if rugged, coastline. Oysters have been consumed as a foodstuff from prehistoric times, through the Greek and Roman empires, to […]
I have a crush on Bill Buford. For those of you who don’t know his work, he is a writer of sterling pedigree — staff positions at Granta, and The New Yorker — and the man can indeed write. He writes the way I wish I did and the way I wish all the writers […]
As much as the weekend was about football, for me it was a weekend of eating and drinking. Probably too much of both and frankly at the end of the day, not unlike most of my weekends. I also recognize that it’s good to gather together and socialize, even if the TV is on and […]
Providence is a great walking city — up and down the hills, along the river, and within a four-acre park in the center of town. For a wonderful meal, be sure to check our great dining recommendations. When you just can’t eat another bite, you’ll find plenty of historic sites, homes, world-class shopping venues, and […]
During Chinese New Year, dragon dancers, elaborate parades, and fireworks light up the sky. Celebrate with these Chinese New Year recipes.
Want to add a twist to your spuds? Here are some tasty extras to try for mashed potato variations: 1. Toss peeled parsnips, chopped turnips, or a few handfuls of cauliflower florets in with boiled potatoes and mash according to the recipe below. 2. Mince 3 or 4 garlic cloves and sauté in unsalted butter; […]
Everyone loves mashed potatoes, right? But how many of us love our own mashed potatoes? Whether they’re too lumpy or too soggy, or we like the taste but they’re laden with butter, sour cream, and milk, there’s always room for improvement. Potatoes are greedy little things, and they’ll take as many rich additives as you […]
Noodle around with different pasta shapes. Your little ones will love pastina or alphabet-shaped pasta (no need to precook). Or try cooked egg noodles for richer flavor, or a flavored pasta, such as tomato or spinach. For an Asian twist, add 2 tablespoons grated ginger, 1 stalk lemongrass (smash the stalk to release some of […]
These comfort soups (clam chowder, French onion, and lentil) make it hard to deny the warm, soothing security of a bowl of soup. Comfort food comes in many forms, and we all have our personal favorites, but it’s hard to deny the warm, soothing security of a bowl of soup — especially when the leaves […]
