Upper Crust Wood-Fired Pizza has 3 locations in Oklahoma. Delicious thin-crust pizza is the star of the show. Try one of the 11 classics, or build your own. Every August my parents come to Stillwater to visit for a couple of weeks. They’ve been to nearly every OSU bowl game, but have never attended an …
Sliders have come a long way from the days of just being mini hamburgers. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Sliders showcases 30 delicious ways to eat them. College football is officially underway! There were some huge upsets yesterday, just one of the reasons I don’t think they should do any rankings until October. For many people, gameday is …
El Guapo’s is the only rooftop cantina in Tulsa, serving up delicious food in a great Day of the Dead atmosphere in the heart of downtown Tulsa My life is crazy once August hits, as I get ready for football season. 14-hour days are completely normal, as is working all weekend long. So when I …
The simple Umami Burger menu is burgers, fries and apps, and it works. Locations in California, Vegas, Chicago and NYC will tempt your tastebuds. It is extremely rare that I leave Oklahoma once August hits, because I’m so busy getting ready for football season. But I will occasionally make an exception…of course a trip to …
Chicken wings are perfect for tailgates, parties, and appetizers. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Chicken Wings is all about 30 ways to prepare them. Football season is back! And of course that means tailgates and gameday parties. I read an article today that chicken is the #3 most popular tailgate food, after burgers and hot dogs. …
Bottomless mimosas, breakfast all day, and a great view of the Strip. All that and more at Tom’s Urban in New York-New York, Las Vegas Earlier this month I did a Las Vegas weekend with friends. I rarely leave Stillwater once August hits, because I’m so busy getting ready for football season. But I couldn’t …
There are countless dining options in Las Vegas. Make sure that Searsucker, in Caesar’s Palace, is one of your stops. Fabulous food, wonderful service. It is extremely rare that I leave Oklahoma once August hits, because I’m so busy getting ready for football season. But I will occasionally make an exception…of course a trip to …
Toasted or raw, pine nuts add a great flavor and crunch. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Pine Nuts showcases 30 ways to add them to your favorite recipes I didn’t know much about pine nuts, or start cooking with them, until just a few years ago. I love pesto, but had no idea pine nuts …
Marathon Deli is one of my favorite restaurants in College Park MD. This tiny family-owned restaurant serves up huge flavors with Greek food and subs. Last month I went back to Maryland to visit family. I go every July, as a final relax/rewind before the craziness of August and football season hits. Almost every year …
The Original Ledo Restaurant is a Maryland institution. Open since 1955, and still run by the Marcos family, you won’t leave hungry or disappointed. Last month I was in Maryland, visiting my family. I go back every July, as a final relax/recharge/rewind before the craziness of football season hits. During this visit I went to Greensboro …
Huge homemade biscuits, breakfast all day, and classic diner food served “8 days a week”. That’s what you’ll find at Smith Street Diner in Greensboro, NC Last month I went to North Carolina to visit Kara and do a Greensboro food tour. Kara and I have been friends since college, and we have always been …
Whether for a party, tailgate, or appetizer, mushrooms are a great choice. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Stuffed Mushrooms showcases 30 ways to prepare them. When I was a kid, I never ate mushrooms, and I really don’t know why. I guess my parents never cooked them. And honestly, they don’t have much flavor on …
Homemade cheesecakes and cakes, local ice cream and coffee. That’s what you’ll find at Cheesecakes by Alex in Greensboro NC. It doesn’t get much better than that. Last month I went to North Carolina to visit Kara and do a Greensboro food tour. Kara and I have been friends since college. She is a huge proponent …
“Let’s Get Global” is the theme of Crafted: The Art of Street Food in Greesnboro NC. Your taste buds will thank you, and you definitely won’t leave hungry. When I began the blog 4 years ago, my only goal was 100 brand new restaurants in 18 months. Once I got near the goal I knew I …
New to the uptown Charlotte scene, Sea Level NC shines with locally farmed oysters and delicious food in a wonderful atmosphere. Last month I went to North Carolina to visit Kara and do a Greensboro food tour. Kara and I have been friends since college, and have gone through so many funtivities together. Kara is a …