Grace Notes #11 (with Photos)
So now I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
Restaurants
Other Recent Photos of Vermont
Here are my other photos from last weekend’s visit to Vermont. I enjoyed the landscape, and went to the Vermont Country Store , as well as some good restaurants…
Chef’s Table (Series on Netflix)
Each show of the series highlights one of the chefs from the top 50 restaurants in the world. You explore their world, their food, their outlooks, trials, inspirations, and the path that brought them to where they are today.
Sweet Life in Paris (Book Review with Hot Chocolate Recipe)
Never having been to Paris, no other book I’ve ever read has made me feel more like I have.
Fun in New York City
I spent a lovely couple days last week with blog reader Hallie in New York City. We had fun romping around, and it was a great way to…
Food at the Islesford Dock
They have built something wonderful here. They pampered us with spicy ginger brew, appetizers, and three delicious meals a day.
Book Review: Delancey
If you want to read a real life story of the struggle behind realizing a dream, you might enjoy this book.
Movie Review: City of Gold
This documentary is about Jonathan Gold, the L.A. Times’ Food Critic that has won a Pulitzer Prize.
My Birthday 2016
I have always loved birthdays… mine or other people’s. It is such a wonderful opportunity to love on people, and feel special.
Food in New York City
Food in New York City comes in an intriguing array of possibilities, ranging from outrageously expensive to street food, or bagels with a smear.
Restaurant Review in Concord, Mass: Main Streets Market and Cafe
I wish we had this place where I live, and it is worth going out of your way for.
Restaurant Recommendation: Cookshop in NYC
Yay! I’m so glad to have been able to spend two days in New York City with the matron of honor in our wedding, my friend from college…
Short Visit to Lake Tahoe
We enjoyed the Emerald Bay and had fun tooling through the galleries in South Lake Tahoe.
Best Tacos in California
Connoisseurs of tacos say these are the best tacos in California. Chandos Tacos has a food truck that our older daughter frequents in downtown Sacramento on workdays, but we went to one of their restaurant locations on our way back into town.
Great Weekend in Sacramento
We had a wonderful weekend in Sacramento. We arrived in time for a Friday night dinner reservation, and had a jubilant meal full of many toasts for being together
Restaurant Recommendation: Good News Cafe
I’ve been here for lunch a few times in the past, and every time it was memorably terrific, so I chose this location for my birthday dinner. The three of us had a great time and our meals were remarkably delicious.
Burdick’s Hot Chocolate
I met friends who thought I should experience Burdick’s hot chocolate while in Boston. We took the subway to Harvard square, and waited in line outside to get in. It was worth all the time and effort!