NYC 2 BIG D

Savour Tasting Room and Social Club @ Watters Creek

2012-06-30T14:55:00.001-04:00

Cyberspace: savourtasting.com
Grade: B-
Where to Find It: 968 Green Brook Dr., Allen, TX 75002
Food Group: American, Mediterranean, Latin American
How Much to Fork Over: $$$
Faves: Outdoor patio and bar

Peeves: Maryland Crab Cocktail, our waiter had no personality

The Jibba Jab:

I have been eyeing Savour Tasting Room since it opened several months ago because of their great patio, which overlooks the Green (a park that’s in the center of Watters Creek), and their indoor-outdoor bar. It was silently calling my name to have a cocktail there, so after I found a coupon for it we had to take them up on their discount. I know, I’m sure you are probably thinking that a place offering coupons is desperate for customers, which is never a good sign, but I wanted to give them a try so I could have my own opinion.

First, I was a bit astonished to find the patio half empty on a Friday around 8pm, and it sat directly behind the entertainment for the Green that night, which was a group of 3 singers. Every other place was packed. Our hostess was very friendly, and she immediately sat us. Our waiter, on the other hand, was nice and did what he was told, but not very quick witted and had the personality of a piece of cardboard. Another worry I had was the size of the menu. It had way too many things going on such as three long listed categories of Socials (small plates for sharing): American, Mediterranean, and Latin, then entrée Salads, Sliders and Sandwiches, Specialties (entrees served after 4pm) and finally Dessert. We ordered the wine and our appetizer, the Maryland Crab Cocktail. Both came out promptly, but the crab cocktail looked, smelled and tasted as if it had been sitting in the back of a pickup truck for a few days and then they tried to disguise the repulsiveness by serving it to us in a fancy martini glass. Not acceptable….at all. I asked the waiter if we could trade it for a small Wedge salad instead, which was definitely a good move. You really can’t go horribly wrong with Iceburg lettuce, blue cheese dressing and bacon. Next, my husband really wanted the dish called Shrimp Depth Charges, which are jalapeños stuffed with shrimp and wrapped in bacon. I just wanted to try one of their pizzas…..it’s a good way for me to test the waters at a restaurant. If they can’t make a decent pizza, which is basically yeast, flour, water and some toppings, then they probably won’t succeed anywhere else. We chose the Arugula, Goat Cheese and Tomato Confit pizza. Both of our choices were satisfactory. I thought the Shrimp dish had a good crunch from the bacon and the pizza had a crispy thin crust, but a bit on the greasy side. Overall, the experience was pleasant, the food was fine, except for the Crab Cocktail, and our service was sufficient. On the other hand, when our meal was finished, my husband blurted out that he would never eat here again…..I’ve created a monster.

2009 Abbot's Table Pinot Noir

Maryland Lump Crab Cocktail - Yuck

Wedge Salad

Shrimp Depth Charges

Arugula, Goat Cheese and Tomato Confit Pizza

Nick and Sam's Grill - Revisit for Brunch

2012-06-25T10:31:00.001-04:00

Cyberspace: www.nick-samsgrill.com

Where to Find It?: 2816 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX

The Grade: C

Food Group: American Fad-Casual

How Much to Fork Over: $$ (entrees range from $9-$22)

The Faves: Carafe’s of Mimosas, Outdoor Patio

The Peeves: Extremely Loud and Noisy, Long Wait, Crowded Bar

The Jibba Jab:

I’ve been to Nick and Sam’s Grill several times and I usually leave the place with a happy buzz yearning to come back for their great patio dining and, of course, their Grilled Cheese Sandwich, but the brunch scene is unpleasantly poles apart from the dinner crowd. Granted, about 7 or 8 years ago, being new to Dallas, single and in my twenties, I would be writing in a completely different tone, but now in my thirties, married and tired of the butt to nut club scene, I can’t say this was my cup of tea.

Before arriving, I was lucky enough to have a good friend get there before our large group arrived and put our name on the list. When we finally made it, I couldn’t help, but be extremely annoyed by the a) Blaring music inside b) Long line just to get a drink while passing the time and c)No shaded area to wait outside (in the Texas heat, you need shade in order to not pass out before your meal)…..at least we didn’t have to wait too long. Then we were unlucky enough to be sat at a table right next to the crowded bar, inside with the ear-splitting music roaring while you are yelling at the rest of the table in order to keep the conversation flowing…..I’m glad I was able to drink. We ordered the Guacamole and Hummus to start and then I created my own omelet as my meal. The food was good, but, honestly, I couldn’t get past having to eat in the Boom Boom Room….Never again for my Thirty Something self. During a Sunday brunch this place is definitely for the young. For the rest of us, dinner here is a more enjoyable atmosphere.

Guacamole

Hummus

Omelet with Potatoes

Omelet

NYC Trip June 2012

2012-06-24T11:48:00.001-04:00

I've been meaning to post pictures of the delicious eats and drinks that I encountered during my recent NYC and Jersey trip, so finally here are the photos!

World Trade Center

Marco and Pepe's - Jersey City, NJ

Kale Salad

Bouillabaisse Burger

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Barbuto - NYC

Pea, Ricotta and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Asparagus

Pollo al Forno

Williamsburg Bridge - Brooklyn

Brooklyn Flea Market - Milk Truck booth

Asia Dog - Pulled Pork Sammy and Sidney Dog

Milk Truck Grilled Cheese - Ham and Cheese

Milk Truck Grilled Cheese -
Milk Truck Classic with Caramelized Onions

Salon de Ning - Peninsula Hotel Rooftop Bar

Beechwood Cafe - Jersey City

Green Chile Breakfast Burrito

Egg Sandwich

Breakfast Burrito

Ken & Cook - NYC
Black Bass with Broccoli Rabe, Clams and Tomato

Fried Chicken with Biscuits and Honey

Mac & Cheese

Markers - Jersey City
Charred Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings

Grilled Rustic Bread

Spicy Chicken Sliders

Mix Salad

A rare Rainbow over NYC

View of Lady Liberty from the Jersey side

Fireside Pies - Plano Revisit

2012-05-30T06:53:00.000-04:00

Cyberspace: http://www.firesidepies.com/
Grade: A+
Where to Find It: 5717 Legacy Dr, Plano, Tx 75024
Food Group: Pizza
How Much to Fork Over: $$
Faves: Burrata Mozzarella Pie, Outdoor seating
Peeves: Long Wait on a busy night

The Jibba Jab:
Still Pizza Ambrosia….no matter the location. Upon this visit, my husband and I noticed a couple of new additions to the wine list and menu, so instead of going with our repeat favorites like the Fireside Cheese salad and the Balsamic Roasted Chicken Pizza, we opted for something new. Our first pick to get our palates functioning ,the Harvest salad, consisting of Red Oak and Endive lettuces, Bosc Pears, Gala Apples, dried cranberries, blue cheese, almonds tossed with a Pancetta-Champagne Vinaigrette. This salad is the perfect picking for a hot patio day in Dallas because it’s so light, refreshing and crisp, but my I’m still a Fireside Cheese girl. And the pizza of choice was the Burrata Mozzarella Pie with oven-dried tomatoes and basil pesto, plus our own add-on of roasted criminis. Ever since eating the Burrata Broccoli at Savory in Malibu, I’ve been on a quest for a Burrata dish that is equally as good as that, and this pizza certainly did not disappoint me. It was insanely delicious and our well-thought idea to put those criminis on the pizza was a fantastic one. They added a wonderful nutty earthiness that beautifully complimented the creamy Burrata, the sweet and tangy oven-dried tomatoes, and the freshness of the pesto. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Burrata, it’s a cheese that is made with an outer shell of fresh mozzarella and the inside is made of cream and mozzarella. If you haven’t had it, then go out and taste some soon! I know that Scardello carries it and now you know Fireside puts it on one of their pizzas, which is now one of my favorites….not that Fireside ever makes a bad pizza.

Scardello - A Revisit for Lunch

2012-05-29T15:27:00.001-04:00

Cyberspace: scardellocheese.com
Grade: A++
Where to Find It: 3511 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Food Group: Cheese!!
How Much to Fork Over: $$
Faves: Fantastic selection of handmade cheeses and wine, Sandwiches, great service

Peeves: Not close enough to my house

The Jibba Jab:

Still pure cheese ecstasy! Since my husband was out of town when I went to Scardello’s cheese class a few weeks ago, I just had to take him there to experience the greatness of the place. Also, we needed a great lunch spot before we headed off to the Margarita Meltdown, so one of my best friend’s tagged along. Not only does this place have a great cheese selection, but they have some really great wines as well, such as Pinot Noir’s from my favorite areas in the US, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Willamette Valley. We ended up choosing of bottle of the Bench Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California (currently at the top of my list of best places to go in America!). For lunch, my husband ordered the Sweet Italian sandwich, which has
sliced prosciutto, Burrata, and fig confit on a fresh baked baguette. It looked incredible and had the perfect balance of that salty sweet combination that I kill for. My friend and I decided to fulfill our cheese quota for the day and split a cheese plate, and we let the lady serving us choose our cheeses. I can’t exactly remember the names of all four cheeses that she gave us, but I do know that we started with a chevre, then an incredibly nutty and creamy gruyere, then a not too salty pecorino, and finally a cow and goats milk blue cheese. All of them were amazing, but the blue was the much loved cheese for me. I’m always a sucker for the blue! I am still every bit as infatuated with this place as I was after my first cheese class here.

2nd Annual Margarita Meltdown - Bishop Arts District

2012-05-28T10:24:00.000-04:00

What better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend than tasting and voting for your favorite Dallas Margarita at the Margarita Meltdown Festival in Bishop Arts! My husband and I and a group of friends did just that on Sunday and we couldn't have had a better time. We tasted every kind of margarita from the fruity ones: Pineapple, Watermelon (Four Lounge's was made with dry ice), Mango or Passion Fruit to the spicy ones: Jalapeno, Habanero or Chili to smoky ones to the very unconventional: A Margarita Popsicle from Whiskey Cake, or the Peanut Butter Tres Leches (not sure this one was really considered a margarita, but it was damn delicious) from Veracruz Cafe. Our ultimate favorite was Sfuzzi's margarita! It had just the right amount of tart, sweet and spice, which hit the back of your throat right after swallowing, but then it immediately disappeared from coolness of the margarita, and ultimately left you wanting more. It was fantastic and after our cards were all punched and many of the vendors had packed up and left because they ran out of booze, Sfuzzi was where we spent the rest of our time tasting and re-tasting just to make sure we still thought their margarita was our favorite. Overall, when we first arrived and had tried 6 margaritas in literally 15 minutes (they only give you a shot of them) we were a little skeptical of getting our money's worth ($25), but with 27 different vendors and most of which who were willing to let us try more than our fair share, we came out singing and dancing to New Edition and Keith Sweat (we are an older crowd), therefore, having the time of our lives!

A Sunday Funday of Patio Hopping in Dallas

2012-05-22T20:34:00.000-04:00

Brunch at Smoke

Cyberspace: smokerestaurant.com
Grade: A-
Where to Find It: 901 Fort Worth Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Food Group: BBQ, Brunch
How Much to Fork Over: $$
Faves: The smell of smoky goodness that permeates the air throughout the restaurant, Bottomless Mimosas, Bloodymary, brisket

Peeves: Long wait

The Jibba Jab:

Our patio bar hopping day had to start at a fantastic brunch spot, so I had to try Smoke and see what all of the fuss was about.

It’s hard to miss the immediate waft of smoky bbq when you walk through the doors, but once you stop drooling, you notice the décor. It makes you chuckle, but feel right at home because they literally have family photos on the walls. Hilarious, but so welcoming. I get it! Definitely order the bottomless mimosas if you are truly looking for a Sunday Funday or get the Bloodymary. Beware it’s rich, but delicious. All of the brunch items on the menu are great, but I would seriously just steer yourself toward the brisket. It’s amazing!

Bloodymary

Mimosa

Family Photos!

The Omelet with Salad & The Things Inside

Smoked Brisket Cornbread Hash

Pulled Whole Hog BBQ Eggs Benedict

The Foundry

Cyberspace: http://cs-tf.com/

Grade: A

Where to Find It: 9303 Pittman St, Dallas, TX 75208

How Much to Fork Over: $$

Faves: Atmosphere

Peeves: Couches smell

The Jibba Jab:

Country Coolness in Dallas. I loved that the entrance is adorned as a giant chicken coop; they use old train cars as seating areas, and a ton of old wooden pallets as a giant stage. Then the cactus garden is the icing on the cake. This place is all recycled, which is great, but the old couches need to be cleaned big time. Just hang out in the middle at the picnic tables under the string of lights. This is a great hangout for a big group! I also really want to try Chicken Scratch, which is the restaurant connected to this bar.

Rattlesnake Bar at the Ritz Carlton

Cyberspace: fearingsrestaurant.com

Grade: B+

Where to Find It: 2121 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

How Much to Fork Over: $$$

Faves: Outdoor patio

Peeves: Pricey

The Jibba Jab:

A place to go when you want to feel really Dall-ass!

The Common Table

Cyberspace: thecommontable.com

Grade: A

Where to Find It: 2917 Fairmount St, Dallas, TX 75201

Food Group: Gastropub, American

How Much to Fork Over: $$

Faves: Outdoor patio, Skittles Sangria, Dog Friendly

Peeves: We didn’t have a dog with us

The Jibba Jab:

Definitely a great outdoor patio, but the real kicker is the Skittles Sangria. It’s childhood nostalgia with an adult spin. FYI though, order the white sangria because you can see the skittle colors run down and get psychedelic inside the pitcher! The red sangria just covers it up. We also grabbed a few apps to soak up some of the alcohol we had been drinking.

Red Skittles Sangria

White Skittles Sangria

Cool Huh?

Uptown Devils

Buffalo Meatballs

Pulled Pork Spring Rolls

Primebar

Cyberspace: primebardallas.com

Grade: B-

Where to Find It: 2520 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75201

Food Group: Gastropub, Pizza

How Much to Fork Over: $$

Faves: Outdoor patio

Peeves: Didn’t care for the wine

Union Bear

Cyberspace: unionbear.com

Grade: A

Where to Find It: 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

How Much to Fork Over: $$

Faves: Outdoor patio, Beers on Tap, Pizza

Peeves: Out of a few beer and food items

The Jibba Jab:

We learned that a beer expert is called a Cicerone here, which definitely means these guys know their stuff about beer. Although, I’m much more of a wine drinker, so the beer talk doesn’t really appeal to me, but definitely drink a few brews here if you love the stuff. It’s interesting. On the other hand, all of the food they serve is here Farm to Table and that definitely appeals to me. The Honey Pig pizza (Salami, Mozzarella, Thyme Oil, Texas Honey) and Habanero Asian Pear Salad (Seasonal Greens, Manchego, Tomatoes, Champagne-Mint Vinaigrette) were fantastic!

Sorry, my food photos turned out horrible, so I'm not posting them. Not enough light.

Larry's in Venice Beach

2012-05-17T16:56:00.001-04:00

Potted chicken liver and foie gras pate....simply amazing! The Grilled Cheese Sandwich was great, especially with raisin bread, but could have used more cheese. The people watching was priceless!

Savory in Malibu

2012-05-15T13:26:00.001-04:00

My husband took me to Savory for my birthday back in March, and ever since then I've been dreaming about the meal we had and couldn't wait to get back there....well I didn't have to wait long! We went back last night and the food was just as delectable as before. The broccoli burrata is insanely delicious and I would say it's like broccoli cheese soup on crack. I was drinking the broth like I was drinking my wine. It was just so good! As for a great side dish, because of its gorgeous color and earthy notes, is definitely the Chilled Red Beet salad. It's so pretty to look at, but quite as good to eat. Now, our main event dish is the most important because it literally is the best burger I've ever had! At Savory its called the Wolfmother and it certainly was memorable just like the name. The bun is so perfect for this juice rendering burger sopping up all of that greatness and then it's brilliantly paired with blue cheese, Brie, arugula and, my favorite, the balsamic-red onion compote. No one who eats this beautiful beast will walk away the same person. It's a life changer! I highly recommend this place!

The Wolfmother

Chilled Red Beet Salad

Broccoli Burrata

Buvette

2012-05-15T12:45:00.000-04:00

Cyberspace: http://www.ilovebuvette.com
Grade: A
Where to Find It: 42 Grove St. New York, NY
Food Group: French
How Much to Fork Over: $$-$$$
Faves: Noble Road Cheese, Pesto di Parma, Mussels
Peeves: Small restaurant, long wait, no reservations

Jibba Jab: Cute French restaurant tucked away on a quiet street in West Village. (Street cute enough to have t.v. pilots filmed here) Although the place is tight and there is a long wait, the food is well worth it. Plates come small as well as the tables. Wine is labeled by the regions of France and Italy on a map, which is located on a wall. Great for a romantic dinner or group no larger than 4.

Noble Road Cheese, Fresh Bread, Pesto di Parma

Moules a la Rouille (Mussels)

Asparagus with cheese

San Fran trip

2012-05-14T15:39:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to post a few pics showing some of the wineries, amazing dishes I've been eating and cool concoctions I've been drinking during my trip to San Francisco and Russian river/dry creek valley this past weekend. I have to say this part of California is at the top of my favorite places in America list! Wine country is definitely my Mecca!!

Expressel Sprouts

2012-05-08T15:51:00.000-04:00

This post is for all of the Brussels Sprout haters out there and especially for my family and friends who have asked me how I make them so delicious. Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables to roast or grill and they usually takes some time (around 30-40 min) to get them really tender, but I have created a shortcut to get that roasted flavor in half the time, plus a few add ins that I think pair really well when these green tiny cabbage looking veggies are caramelized in the oven. Enjoy!

Expressel Sprouts

1 lb brussel sprouts, washed, trimmed and cut in half or quarters if they are really big

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

2-3 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (or more if you prefer)

2 tbsp honey

sliced figs, toasted nuts, pomegranate seeds (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Turn on broiler. Put cut brussels sprouts in a microwave and oven safe baking dish. Microwave for 9-11 minutes (until sprouts are slightly tender, not hard). Add olive oil and garlic and toss until combined. Broil for 5 min, stir and broil another 3-5 minutes or until the sprouts are slightly charred. Stir in blue cheese, honey, salt and pepper and anything else you would like to add.

Scardello

2012-05-04T18:37:00.001-04:00

Peeves: Any place that serves cheese from all over the world does not have any flaws

The Jibba Jab:

Pure cheese ecstasy! A few of my girlfriends and I signed up to take a Cheese 101 class at Scardello the other day and I am still giddy over it. First, I’ll start off with a couple of great things that have nothing to do with cheese. They carry Arista Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley in California, and it’s a very nice wine that is very difficult to find. They also sell McClure’s Bloody Mary mix from Detroit, MI and Brooklyn, NY, which is where I first discovered this amazing mix. It is not one to miss out on, and it is not one that is easily obtained. It is also my husband’s favorite, so I snatched a jar to bring home.

Now, onto the good part….Cheese! The class started off with each person receiving a cutting board full of 17 different cheeses and a few. The owner, Rich Rogers, first introduced himself, the other employees, and his story of naming the shop after his grandfather. He was extremely sincere and you could tell he has a real passion for cheese. I wanted to be a Cheesemonger right then and there. After he educated us on the 8 different types of cheeses (Fresh, Semi-Soft, Soft Ripened, Surface Ripened, Semi-Hard, Hard, Washed Rind and Blue) we moved onto the tasting. Each cheese was discussed in depth and I truly felt like I learned a few great cheese facts after finishing the class. It just made my love for cheese that much stronger! Shhh….don’t tell my husband.

All in all, if I could choose bits and pieces of things on earth to place in my heaven, this little cheese shop would be there! I have officially added it to my Mecca List.

P.S. I apologize for my bad photos. I will take better ones on my next visit or better yet visits.

Cheese!

Cheese Menu with my notes

Nosh Euro Bistro - Plano

2012-04-03T20:05:00.000-04:00

Nosh Euro Bistro - Plano

Cyberspace: nosheurobistro.com

Grade: A

Where to Find It: 4701 W. Park Blvd, Suite 101, Plano, TX 75093

Food Group: European, American

How Much to Fork Over: $$$

Faves: Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Braised Lamb Shank, Truffle Mac N Cheese

The Jibba Jab:

Transparent and Tasty. Nosh is a place that lets nothing go unnoticed…literally, you can see everything that the kitchen is doing from it’s open and exposed layout to the dining room to a flat screen tv near the restrooms that displays the intense actions of the chefs. Flames flying high, stacks of plates dwindling down, orders being shouted, and the rest of the clinking and clanking of a well managed kitchen. It is quite a sight to see and hear.

The front of the house is just as well maintained as the back of the house because our service was impeccable. The owner or manager (not sure which) immediately greeted us after we sat down at our table, explaining the menu and that he would be happy to accommodate us with anything we needed…..extremely welcoming! We were brought new flatware and plates for each course, and our water and wine glasses were always full….that is until we drank all of the wine, which was the Franciscan Cabernet.

Now on to the food! After we were brought bread and butter on the house, we chose one of the specials, the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, as our starter. It was incredibly delicious and had a velvety richness that was perfectly complimented by a hint of sweetness. Next, we were recommended to try the Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad and I’m definitely glad we did. The creamy peppercorn goat cheese sung in precise harmony with the earthy accents of the beets and was a great way to prepare our palates for the following round. The Braised Lamb Shank was succulent, falling off the bone, and perfectly seasoned….I had absolutely no complaints. Our side of Garlic Roasted Broccolini had a punch full of flavor, but the Big Kid Truffled Mac was something that I’ll never forget. I’ve been to many restaurants that have this dish on their menu and I’ve always been disappointed with the outcome, but I’ve finally found the Mac and Cheese that is worth talking about. It actually smelled and tasted like truffles, the bread crumb topping was in fact “tortilla chip” crispy, which is a must for contrasting texture to the extreme creaminess of the combination of cheeses, and most of all, NO glooping (not really a word, but you know what I mean) of grease or that grittiness you get from the cheese separating….ekkk… such a pet peeve. This Mac and Cheese, and the rest of the experience deserves a trophy for all of the above!!

Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad

Braised Lamb Shank

Garlic Roasted Broccolini

Big Kid Truffle Mac

La Duni Latin Kitchen - Fairview

2012-03-16T11:19:00.005-04:00

Cyberspace: http://www.laduni.com/fairview

Grade: B
Where to Find It: The Village at Fairview Shopping Center, 233 Town Place, Fairview, Texas 75069
Food Group: Latin American

How Much to Fork Over: $$$
Faves: Margarihna Cocktail, Queso Verde, champagne, green orange-citrus and pan jus mojo on the Pollo Aljibe
Peeves: No Service on the Patio, slow to seat us

The Jibba Jab:

A Ladies Night is always a good idea when Spring has Sprung and the patio is calling your name. A few of my lady friends and I wanted get together for just that, so we met up at La Duni in Fairview, but were a little upset when we were told that they weren’t serving outside. We were welcome to order drinks at the bar and bring them outside, but they were understaffed that night, so we couldn’t eat out there. We opted to have one cocktail on the patio and then we headed indoors for some food to fill our empty stomachs. The manager told us to wait so they could put a table together for us, so we did…..and we waited……and waited. No hostess was in sight, so other people were coming in, but leaving when no one would acknowledge them. One of our ladies kept trying to find someone to seat us and finally an employee told us the place was full and we could wait at the bar for a table. What? We were a little irritated, but waited at the bar anyway. Soon the hostess fetched us and lead us to a table in a very secluded area near the back of the restaurant….VIP seating she called it. Normally, I would have thought whatever….VIP my behind, but they actually made up for the long wait, and treated us with supreme customer service. One waiter in particular was very friendly and offered us a round of after dinner drinks, and we also received a complimentary bowl of Queso Verde, which is delicious by the way. This is a prime example of how to make up for something that went wrong, which is quite common in the restaurant industry, but most of the time it can be easily fixed. Our food came out immediately, we ate, we drank, we laughed and the rest of our time there went quite smoothly. Leaving with our bellies full and quite happy, in the end, I want to thank La Duni for their great service!!

Pollo Aljibe

Queso Verde

Velvet Taco

2012-03-02T19:28:00.000-05:00

Cyberspace: velvettaco.com

Grade: A
Where to Find It: 3012 N. Henderson Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206
Food Group: Tacos
How Much to Fork Over: $
Faves: Rotisserie Corn ‘Elote Style’, Mushroom Taco, Low Prices, Fast Service, Backdoor Chicken?
Peeves: Toss the lettuce wrap on the Mushroom Taco

The Jibba Jab:

Tantalizing and Tempt You Tacos….which may explain the Velvet part of the restaurant’s name or it could be because they serve Red Velvet Cake as it’s only dessert. Either way, I am a big fan of their tacos. The giant menu posted on the wall upon entering the place just goes to show how creative chef Mark Brezinski who is from places like Pei Wei, Bengal Coast and Bistro Babusan, is with the unexpected combinations that constructs his 20 tacos. I’ve only tried 3 of, but can’t wait to try the rest. I love that the menu offers 5 different proteins (Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fish, and Eggs) plus a Veg option for the base of your taco choosing. I especially like that Velvet Taco isn’t afraid to add crazy things like Fried Paneer, Ahi Poke, and their tikka and raita crema to these tacos. There are some surprising ingredients just in the 3 that I tried….onion chutney (1 of 2 chutneys they make), goat cheese, purple potatoes, and sunflower sprouts were in the #4 Wild Mushroom Taco, which was also wrapped in lettuce…..errrr….lettuce? I understand the no-carb diet thing, but wasn’t that so 9 years ago? This brings me to my only complaint…..I would have preferred a corn tortilla instead. It would have made it an actual taco and not a folded salad. The #2 Rotisserie Chicken containing white queso, roast corn pico, cilantro and smoked poblano salsa more Taco normal, but then the #18 Applewood Bacon Egg consisting of cheddar potatoes, smoked chili butter and mustard greens was less suspecting. All 3 were quite amazing, but my absolute favorite dish that we tried was the Rotisserie Corn ‘Elote Style’! Now Elote is a staple Mexican street food that is basically grilled or boiled Corn on the Cob sprinkled with lime juice, slathered in Mayo and/or Crema (similar to sour cream) and then topped with grated Cotija Cheese or some sort other white Mexican cheese and chili powder. At Velvet Taco they serve it a bit differently by first cutting the kernels off of the cob, and then they mix it with Queso Fresco, Asadero (another type of white cheese), Valentina hot sauce, crema and lime juice. All of it is served in a cup with a spoon (or fork, which was on the other end). In

Mexico

they would call this Esquites, but whatever it is its absolutamente frickin’ delicioso. I couldn’t stop eating this stuff…..it was like corn ice cream. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Rotisserie Corn!!! Oh, and have a rita or cerveza with your meal too….that will put the experience over the top!

P.S. I want to try the Backdoor Chicken thing sometime. What is it? Well via Velvet Taco’s website:

‘Step 1, go to your favorite restaurant (Velvet Taco). Step 2, strut past the front door to the back. Step 3, knock on the backdoor and hand us $20 cash money money (no worries we're coming back). Step 4, wait a few minutes, the door will open and we will hand you a magical bag of delicious goodness including: A Whole Rotisserie Chicken, 2 Sides of Elote Style Rotisserie Corn, 6 Corn Tortillas, Roasted Corn Pico De Gallo and Korean BBQ Sauce.’

I also heard that on Mondays it’s only $10!

Rotisserie Corn 'Elote Style' and Margarita

Wild Mushroom Taco, Rotisserie Chicken Taco
and Applewood Bacon Egg Taco

Rick's Chophouse

2012-01-04T19:12:00.000-05:00

Cyberspace: rickschophouse.com
Grade: B
Where to Find It: 107 North Kentucky, McKinney, Texas 75069
Food Group: Steakhouse
How Much to Fork Over: $$$
Faves: dessert, Grand Bar, Pressed Tin Ceiling, Rick’s attendance
Peeves: High price for mediocre fare, lack of communication

Jibba Jab:

I’ve been going to Rick’s Chophouse ever since it opened a few years ago. I remember the first time we went quite well. It rained so hard that night we practically swam across the parking lot to Rick’s. It was during the week and well the weather obviously wasn’t customer friendly, so the place was fairly empty, but we were treated with care and it was the first time we met Rick, the owner, and I have to say that the greatest most astonishing detail is that he has been there to greet us, and every other guest, each and every time we’ve been there….including in the area. He is an owner that knows hospitality is of extreme importance, especially in our small, but ever growing City of McKinney. Another occurrence during our first visit to Rick’s was the “Crab Cakes” incident. My husband is a lover of them, which we spotted on the menu, but the waiter only brought out one crab cake….we were a table of 3, mind you, so we asked where the other “crab cakes” were, since that is what was stated on the menu. The waiter explained that we only get one, and then we clarified that they needed to change the type-o on the menu because I guarantee that other hungry customers won’t be so forgiving. I think that the waiter could have handled the situation a little differently (or Rick) by a giving us our extra crab cake to make it plural, but at least the next time we went back “Crab Cake” was on the menu.

Rick’s Chophouse does make you feel as if you’ve gone back in time when you step in the dining room from the white stone walls, oversized leather booths, and iron chandeliers, but most of food is par. They used to have this appetizer called Black Bean Tornado on the menu, which was essentially a black bean patty in the shape of a cone. The actual taste of the dish was good, but I, and probably most everyone else who dined there, thought it looked like a miniature replica of a cow turd….to be kind. I believe that is why it no longer exists. The other starters I’ve tried such as the Blackened Ahi Tuna, which is in my opinion their best, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Calamari, and Beef Tenderloin have all been consistently decent. The salads are also pleasing, and they bring you a nice basket of warm and delicious bread before the meal.

The wine selection is decent, as long as they have the wine you pick. In our most recent visit on New Years Eve, the first bottle we ordered, the waiter came back and told us they were out, so they brought out the Sommelier to guide us in the right direction. We ordered a different bottle, BV Reserve Tapestry 2007, but the waiter brought out the wrong bottle, so we ended up waiting over half an hour for our correct bottle of wine. Our salads came out long before we received our wine. Also, all while waiting for our wine, the waiter described the specials, one of them being Surf ‘n Turf, a filet and lobster tail with Potato Gratin and broccoli, and since it was New Years Eve, we ordered it. I’ve never been so disappointed…..the lobster was extremely over cooked and tough, and the steak was unremarkable. On the other hand, I absolutely loved the Potato Gratin. Its creamy layers of thin slices of potato and cheese slightly made up for the rest of the entrée. Finally, dessert, which was by far the show stopper of the evening, and I can say that anytime I get it at Rick’s it is always phenomenal. The last time we had one of their sweet concoctions, which are all made in house, I was in a complete ecstasy. I noticed that it wasn’t on the menu this past visit, but we had their Chocolate Cake in the bar/lounge area after dining at another restaurant. The perfect end to an evening in my favorite bar in McKinney….more on that later. This time my husband just had to have the Texas Pecan Pie with Whiskey Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream. It was also pure delight, so the lesson is Don’t Skip Dessert!

Rick’s may not be the best place to go for a steak, but it’s certainly has the best bar in the area. There is an enigmatic sexiness to it with no direct entrance or exit because it’s located in between the Grand Hotel and Rick’s Main Dining Room. Also, the exposed brick walls, plush leather sofas and oversized chairs give it a traditional comfy feel, although what makes it the grandest bar in McKinney is the embossed tin ceiling, which also continues in the Main Dining Room, but is painted white. Also, a luxurious wooden bar serves up delicious cocktails to sip on while listening to some cool live music. It is my favorite spot to hang out, drink, and get cozy with my hubby.

MALATESTA TRATTORIA

2012-01-04T14:45:00.000-05:00

Cyberspace: no website
Grade: A
Where to Find It: 649 Washington St. New York, NY
Food Group: Italian
How Much to Fork Over: $$
Faves: Gnocchi di Patate; Spinach Gnocchi; Tomato sauce; Complimentary bread
Peeves: CASH ONLY; In the winter months, cold draft next to the window

Gnocchi di Patate with tomato sauce

Comments: Just a hop, skip, and jump from the Christopher Street PATH station. Small candle-lit Italian restaurant with a French bistro feel. Can order wine by the glass, in carafes, or by the bottle. Pasta is homemade. Small tables so not great for larger groups. Perfect for a date or intimate gatherings.

Il Cane Rosso

2011-12-15T18:12:00.000-05:00

Cyberspace: ilcanerosso.com
Grade: B+
Where to Find It: 2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Food Group: Pizza
How Much to Fork Over: $$
Faves: Delia Pizza, BYOB, Service, Use NoWait Host app (will explain)
Peeves: No reservations, Long Wait on a busy night

The Jibba Jab:

A well needed resurgence in Deep Ellum? I think it’s happening, and Il Cane Rosso is great place to start your night down in the Deep. The service is friendly and assertive and they use this NoWait Host app on an ipad to organize their waiting list because they don’t take reservations unless you have a group of 6 or more. What is this NoWait Host app? It’s simple! The hostess takes your name, party size and phone number. When your table is ready, they text you! Why is it so great? Because you can go anywhere (and not be scrunched up against every other patron waiting for a table in the restaurant’s bar) while you are waiting for that long starving hour, and you will still get the text!! So we marched ourselves down to the next cool and non-crowded bar and had ourselves a drink.

Of course we came prepared with our bottles of wine to take advantage of BYOB, so when we were seated the waiter popped them open for us. They do have a bar, but I love utilizing BYOB for 3 reasons: 1) It automatically chops your bill in half 2)You drink wine that you like, and aren’t limited to their menu 3)You can take it home if you don’t finish it! I wish more places allowed it. Before grubbing on our much anticipated hot, crispy, cheesy, delicious pie of all pies, we needed my always Go To as an appetizer….Salad. Because they had Caesar on the menu, I had to try it to compare it with Louie’s Caesar, which is by far the best I’ve ever had…..and still is. Cane Rosso’s was quite good, but it didn’t have that sharp, spicy, pow in your mouth flavor that Louie’s always achieves. We also had the Mista salad parading a basic, but good balsamic dressing.

By now, you probably know that I glorify pizza with such esteem that I think it should be a food group (and it actually might be at a school cafeteria). I also feel that the crust is just as important, if not more, than the toppings on the pizza. It is my favorite part to eat, so I am quite particular about its characteristics, which should be crispy on the outside with a bit of fluff on the inside. The only place I’ve recently had the pleasure of eating at that has achieved this type of crust flawlessness is Otto in New York City. Mario Batali is a genius when it comes to anything Italian and his pizza perfection proves it. Now I have something to compare every pizza to….which brings me to my one and only complaint at Il Cane Rosso. The crust just didn’t cut it for me. It was beautifully cooked with those lovely little black charred spots, but the consistency was doughy with no crispiness at all….having said that, the toppings made up for most of it. The Delia, which consisted of Bacon Marmalade….yep that’s right….tomatoes, House made Mozzarella….yep they make their own Mozzarella, and arugula was by far my favorite and most eclectic pizza of the day. I wanted to smear that Bacon Marmalade on everything I touched it was so good. The other two pizzas, Zoli (Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Hot Soppressata, Jimmy’s Sausage) and Gus (Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Jimmy’s Sausage, Mushrooms) were great as well, especially the Zoli because the Hot Soppressata was a huge hit…..nice and crunchy with the right amount of kick. Overall, Il Cane Rosso is a great BYOB stop for some good pizza. Keep it coming Deep Ellum!

Salads separated by fork: Mista on Left, Caesar on Right

Delia

Gus

Zoli

Square Burger - A Year Later

2011-10-29T11:26:00.000-04:00

Where to Find It?: 115 N. Kentucky St, McKinney, TX 75069

The Grade: A+ (a one up from last year)

Food Group: Burgers

How Much to Fork Over: $$

The Faves: Mushroom Border Burger, Panko Fried Herb Goat Cheese Salad

The Peeves: 36 beers on tap and not really an inviting place to hang out and drink

The Jibba Jab:

So it’s been a year, pretty much exactly on the nose, since I last wrote about Square Burger, so I thought we would have a revisit on Halloween weekend again. Everything from the food to the atmosphere to the beer is still quite the same. Not in the mood for beer, then opt for a glass of wine because despite their small selection, you can’t really go wrong. I had a glass of the Pinot Noir and loved it enough to order another….or maybe that’s just because I love wine…..and to drink. The Panko Fried Herb Goat Cheese Salad is a great share salad. One tip though. Beets are the type of food that need something else to compliment its flavors, so don't eat them alone. Instead befriend it with a little arugula, goat cheese, and butternut squash, and then you will find yourself becoming a Beet Lover! Also, it's quite a large salad, so if you are by yourself either have it as your meal or go for the house salad instead, it’s just as delicious, cheaper and smaller. Now, for the burger. This was the first time I’ve tried the Mushroom Border Burger and I have to say that it was dang delicious! It was so spectacular that I’m going to put this one on the “My Favorite Burgers” List. Yep, that good! Watch out Twisted Root and The Grape because Square Burger is fierce competition. It was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and had the perfect bun to burger ratio. The beautiful soft and glistening golden brown brioche bun, which I hear are made from Dallas based Empire Bakery Co., was the ideal partner to soak up the juices from the grass-fed beef patty. Also, they usually ask you how you would like your burger cooked, if they don’t or you don’t say otherwise the chef will cook it medium, but I suggest how we always get ours cooked, which is medium rare. Now don’t get scared that you are going to get food poisoning or something worse like mad cow disease. It’s perfectly fine. They get their beef delivered every day from Genesis Beef, which is in the McKinney area (you can also order their beef from The Local Yocal Farm to Market located on the Square), so that basically means it’s super fresh and you are supporting your local economy even more! Basically, whatever they are doing behind those closed doors, they are doing it right and I want more Burger!! I am so glad that it’s still as amazing as it was last year!!

Panko Fried Herb Goat Cheese Salad

Mushroom Border Burger

Mushroom Border Burger - Inside Cooked Medium Rare
YUM!!

BOQUERIA BRUNCH- Flatiron

2011-09-19T14:17:00.003-04:00

Cyberspace: http://www.boquerianyc.com/

Where to Find It: 53 West 19th Street New York, NY

Food Group: Spanish and Tapas

How Much to Fork Over: $$-$$$

The Grade: A+

Faves: Quesos y Embutidos; tortillas espanola; wine

Peeves: Small tables; expensive wine list

The Jibba Jab: Almost like a replica of eateries in Spain, this cozy restaurant is sure to please. Although the wine was a bit pricey, I enjoyed sipping on the Vina Alberdi Reserva, which was recommended by the friendly bartender. The quesos y embutidos (cheese and meat plate) and tortilla espanola (Spanish omelet) were made to perfection and were so delicious that I had to chew every bite so slowly. I would definitely make it back to this place again for brunch and try their lunch and dinner.

Quesos y Embutidos

Sample Menu:

TAPAS

Quesos y Embutidos 19

Spanish artisanal cured meats and cheese

Pintxos Morunos 9

Seared lamb marinated in lemon

and cumin, “salsa verde”

Dátiles con Beicon 7

Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón,

wrapped in bacon

Bombas de la Barceloneta 8

Two beef and potato croquettes,

“salsa brava,” garlic all i oli

Tortilla Española 7

Traditional egg and potato Spanish omelet

Salteado de Setas 11

Sautéed wild mushrooms, Manchego cheese

Coles de Bruselas y Chorizo 12

Pan roasted Brussels sprouts, chorizo

Buñuelos de Bacalao 11

Salt-cod fritters, citrus allioli

Neighborhood Services Tavern

2011-09-14T17:32:00.000-04:00

Cyberspace: www.neighborhoodservicesdallas.com

Where to Find It: 2405 N. Henderson, Dallas, TX 75206

Food Group: New American/Gastro Pub

How Much to Fork Over: $$

The Grade: A

Faves: Double Deviled Eggs, Butterscotch Pot de Crème!! And Our Neighbors

Peeves: I wasn’t hungry enough to try more

The Jibba Jab:

Now I know that I’ve reviewed the NeighborHood Services Bar and Grill in North Dallas on Preston already, but I heard that this location is better, which is conveniently located right near Veritas Wine Room, and after enjoying a few glasses of the half-priced wine and a cheese plate there, my girlfriend and I moseyed our way to NHS for some real grub.

Sangria - Check out the ice cubes!

We were immediately sat, but I was quite surprised at how full the place was on a Monday. After researching the menu, we decided that we hadn’t had enough to drink at Veritas, so why not order a pitcher of ice-cold Sangria on this scorching hot summer night. Our waitress immediately complied, while we pondered about what we wanted to eat. Because we already had a bit of a snack earlier, we opted to just get a few more of shared snacks such as their Standard Dips of Crab and Artichoke Gratin and Roasted Salsa with red salted corn chips, Double Deviled Eggs made with pepper and a bacon relish, and finally the Feisty Greek Sliders that consisted of roasted lamb, greens, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce……mmmmm! Our Sangria came out incredibly refreshing and beautiful, especially with the big perfect cubes of ice in our glasses. Its crazy how something as seemingly insignificant as ice can take a drink to a completely new level of sophistication just by being geometrically uniform. The gratin and salsa weren’t anything to remember, so I suggest skipping it, and move on to the Deviled Eggs as a starter. Now these were much better than their sister restaurant in North Dallas, which were under-seasoned and mostly boring. These had Pow from the peppers and wonderful contrast in texture from the towers of a gorgeous yellow creamy center to the crunch of the smoky, salty, bacon. Marvelous! Next, the Greek Sliders were placed on our table and I think I dove in not really thinking about anything else because I love sliders, or everything in the burger family, for that matter. They were quite good in taste, particularly with the always and forever marriage of spicy lamb and a great, cooling tzatziki sauce, but the lamb to bun ratio was a bit off. I thought too much bun action and not enough lamb. Don’t skimp on the good stuff!!

Standard Dips - Salsa and Crab and Artichoke Gratin

Double Deviled Eggs

Feisty Greek Sliders

Feisty Greek Slider

At this point, we were finishing up and drinking that last of our Sangria, but we couldn’t help but notice throughout our meal, the two ladies dining at the table right next to us, who unquestionably were having a great time. Somehow we all sparked up a conversation, and the next thing we knew, they were telling us that we just had to try their Butterscotch Pot de Crème. One of the ladies said it was so amazing she called it Butterscotch Crack in a Jar! I loved her description, so I knew that we needed to take them up on their generous offer, and we certainly did. Now the name makes this dessert sound fancy, but NHS presents it in a brilliant jar with little wooden spoons for everyone at the table to dig their way to the bottom of this delicious masterpiece. I took one scoop, and knew straight away why our neighbor called it Butterscotch Crack in a Jar! The sweet and salty, velvety, buttery rich caramel creaminess made we want to use it as a mask on my face, so I could lick it off later. Now that’s addicting! Then, I tried to think of a way to re-create this dish at home, so I could bring it to a party and be the smashing hit! I might be stalking the chef for the recipe in the near future. Finally, I would have to say between this location and the one on Preston, opt for this one. The menu, pricing, and food are all a notch above!

Butterscotch Crack in a Jar!

Veritas Wine Room

2011-09-01T14:45:00.001-04:00

Cyberspace: http://veritaswinedallas.com/

Where to Find It: 2323 North Henderson Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206

Food Group: Wine & Cheese

How Much to Fork Over: $$-$$$

The Grade: A+

Faves: Décor, Great Wine and Cheese Selection, Wine Specials Mon-Thurs, Outdoor Seating, Service

Peeves: Outdoor area needs more shade in this heat!!

The Jibba Jab:

Laidback and Lush…..This is my kind of wine bar! The entire area is long and narrow, which makes it quaint, along with the display of wine barrels and wooden tables and chairs, this place becomes your go to wine bar next door. On the other hand, the display of their very selective wines and the colorful art décor on the walls makes you think that someone was extremely vigilant about choosing what should belong there. I personally am not an art enthusiast….at all, but I did really enjoy the pieces that were in Veritas. The colors of the art were intoxicating, as was the wine.

My girlfriend and I made a visit to Veritas on a Monday, so we were able to take advantage of the ½ off Glasses of Wine, and boy we sure did! We started off with something more on the pricey end, a Russian River Pinot Noir that was normally $15/glass, but on a Monday it’s $7.50! Next, we decided to shoot for the “What We’re Pouring” glass, which I actually really enjoyed and kept enjoying the rest of the time we were there, and at around $3/glass, I was ecstatic! Now, when there is great wine, their better be some great cheese to pair with it, and Veritas does not disappoint on that end either because their cheese and meat selection is phenomenal! Anywhere from Texas to Wisconsin to Canada to Spain or Italy, so anything you choose, you really can’t go wrong because the variety is fantastic! If you aren’t convinced yet, then make this place your next stop for wine, and you just might end up there for all of your future stops. You will not regret it!

The Commissary

2011-08-02T21:31:00.000-04:00

Cyberspace: www.thecommissarydallas.com

Where to Find It: 1722 Routh Street Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75201

Food Group: Burgers

How Much to Fork Over: $$

The Grade: B-

Faves: Sangria, Outdoor Seating and View

Peeves: Buns, Pricey for Burgers!!

The Jibba Jab:

Expensive rent and burgers and booze to pay for it. There is no arguing that The Commissary has a great view of downtown, but do the burgers live up to it? Not quite, according to my perspective. Yes, the Grass fed all natural beef with no hormones or steroids is appealing and sounds great, but I wasn’t really impressed with neither the outcome nor the buns that they came on. Yes, I probably need to make another visit, but with their prices I really don’t want to spend another $8 (plus $2 for the spicer greens instead of fries) for one 6oz Dallas burger, which is about the size of one of those plastic ramekins that serve salsa at a Mexican restaurant, or pay $10 for the 8oz, but our other selection, the Tandoori burger was $13 (one size fits all), which was served on pita bread…..What?? This is a burger, not a flipping healthy sandwich, and to top it off The Dallas sesame seed bun was stale! Come on. Really? That’s the easiest part! As for the meat in the middle, well it was good. Not worth the price though.

On the other hand, we ordered the Summer Sangria, which was exceptionally refreshing in the 90+ degree weather at 9pm we were experiencing, but once again the price tag was astounding….a whopping $40 for a pitcher. (By the way, Café Izmir on Greenville has $25 pitcher and $15 on Wednesdays!) We also opted for the $6 Avocado Fries because our bartender at Five Sixty said they were amazing….not so much, and I am an avocado fanatic. I don’t know if it was a bad batch of oil, but the frying took away the lush creamy texture and buttery flavor of an avocado. It absolutely ruined it. I couldn’t finish even one.

I really wanted this place to be great, but it just didn’t stand up to the One Arts Plaza standards and the exceptional view that encompasses it. I do hope that they change for the good.

The Dallas Burger
Can you tell how small it is?

Tanoori Burger
On pita bread???

Avocado Fries

$40 Pitcher of Sangria

Malai Thai Vietnamese Kitchen

2011-08-01T19:05:00.000-04:00

Cyberspace: www.malaikitchen.com

Where to Find It: 3699 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204

Food Group: Thai/Vietnamese

How Much to Fork Over: $$$

The Grade: B

Faves: Malai Spring Rolls, Drunken Noodle, Outdoor Seating, Service

Peeves: Prawns weren’t very fresh

The Jibba Jab:

Uptown’s Hot Spot. The pun is intended, specifically for Malai Kitchen’s ability to put up a good amount of spiciness for my Fire Mouth. First, I was impressed with their service before I even stepped foot in the door because of my incessant calling to either change the amount of people in our party or the time of our reservation. They were very accommodating and polite from beginning to end. The outdoor area is wonderful for large parties, such as ours, with the capability to flag down your patrons while they are walking up to the entrance and it also gives you plenty of room to move about while sharing plates.

As for the food, we started our table off with Chicken and Beef Satay, of course, and the Malai Spring Rolls, which were so incredibly fresh, crisp and delicious. The flavors melded impeccably. Next, we all tried a bit of everyone’s entrees, which consisted of the Drunken Noodle, Iron Pot Chicken Curry, Pad Thai, Grilled Tiger Prawns and the Panang Curry Duck. Out of all of them, the Drunken Noodle and the Green Papaya Salad were by far the best and I think everyone else had the same consensus and they were both definitely the spiciest dishes of the bunch as well, which will, as usual, get the one up on my list. Malai Kitchen is an obvious repeater, but I wouldn’t call it the greatest Thai in Dallas.

Drunken Noodle

Grilled Tiger Prawns

Green Papaya Salad

Iron Pot Chicken Curry

Panang Curry Duck