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Crescent Grill, Long Island City, Queens

A friend and I walked across the 59th Street Bridge and literally just turned left onto Crescent Street to walk to and sample Crescent Grill's farm-to-table fare in Long Island City. After the short walk, we tried the bartender's Sriracharita. Don't miss this spicy variation on a margarita made with Avion Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and Sriracha served in a salt rimmed glass ($14). As their guest, I sampled a few starters. I liked the simple salad with black mission figs with frisee and aged goat cheese in a light vinaigrette ($13). An interesting preparation is the wild boar tenderloin slices  interspersed with [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:11-04:00August 2nd, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

ESPRO Press

The stainless steel ESPRO Press launched their French press in three sizes with a  filtration system that contains a double filter for grit free coffee. When pressed, the micro-filters are side by side to prevent furthered extraction.    - bonnie: This solves my main complain about French press coffee not staying hot. The stainless steel walls of this press keeps the brew hot for up to two hours! I like that.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:10-04:00July 31st, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Houston Restaurant Week August to September 2014

Houston Restaurant Week runs Friday, August 1 through Tuesday, September 2, 2014, featuring a variety of restaurants and offering 2-course lunch for $20 and 3-course dinner for $35. For additional information or list of participating restaurants, click here.  

By |2017-09-01T14:50:45-04:00July 29th, 2014|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Brio Tuscan Grille, Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT

I was surprised to find tasty food, alfresco dining and attentive service at Brio Tuscan Grille at Westfarms Mall in Farmington, CT, where I was recently returning something and meeting friends for lunch. We sat on the terrace, beginning with an plentiful app attractively presented with nine pan-seared shrimp in a light cream sauce with a black pepper kick, over bread-crusted eggplant ($10.95). That could have been a meal in itself.  It went well with my Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand, $9.25) and one of my dining partner's 10Span Chardonnay ($8.25). We next shared a hearty Romaine salad tossed with Parmesan, toasted Brioche croutons and housemade Caesar dressing [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:11-04:00July 23rd, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments

Bourbon Women “Sip-osium,” French Lick, Indiana

Bourbon Women will hold its first  “sip-osium,” a weekend of bourbon enjoyment and education, at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana, Friday August  22 through Saturday August 23, 2014 The two-day conference includes daily cocktail receptions and a bourbon dinner Saturday evening. The cost is $175 for members; $225  for non-members that includes a one-year Bourbon Women membership. Saturday only tickets are $150 for members, $200 for non. For more information and to register, click here. Attendees of the "sip-osium”must be at least 21 years old. Bourbon Women is a member-based organization founded in 2011 to promote and preserve the heritage of bourbon through educational, networking and charitable [...]

By |2017-09-01T14:50:57-04:00July 23rd, 2014|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments

Odense Chocolate and Coconut Almond Paste

Odense Almond Paste now offers two new pastes made with the same standards as original Odense Marzaipan and Almond Paste, made in Denmark for the last 100 years. Both pastes are gluten free and contain no GMOs. Use for cookies, cakes, breads and confections. Two tablespoons Coconut Almond Paste contains: 180 calories, 2 grams saturated fat (10 grams total) and 14 grams sugar; Chocolate Almond Paste contain: 175 calories, 1 gram saturated fat (9 grams total) and 15 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 20th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Pouches

YoBaby, YoTot, and YoKids are a new yogurt varieties from Stonyfield Oranic Yogurt. The yogurt comes in pouches and are for babies, toddlers, and kids.The yogurt is made with organic whole milk, are non-GMO  and are free of pesticides. One pouch (3.4 to 3.7 ounces) contains: 100-120 calories and 2-3.5 grams total fat.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 18th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Distinctively Dole Kale Caesar Kit

Dole introduced a Kale Caesar Kit that includes Parmesan-Romano cheeses, roasted garlic croutons, baby kale, spinach, and pieces of broccoli, plus a packet of Dole's All-Natural Caesar Dressing. It's rich in vitamin A and K. A 2.5-ounce serving with dressing includes: 210 calories, 3.5 grams saturated (of 15 grams total), 15 milligrams cholesterol and 570 milligrams sodium.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 17th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Annie’s Mini Meal Kits and Snack Kits

Annie’s Mini Meal Kits and Snack Kits are available in six varieties White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar, Almond Butter & Crackers, Hummus & Crackers and Gluten Free. The varieties offered include two gluten-free versions. Each 2.9-3.7-ounce serving has about 370-430 calories, 2-4 grams saturated fat (of 8-17 grams total), 125-640 milligrams sodium, 15-37 grams sugar and 7-10 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 16th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Chili’s Frozen Entrees

Chili's Grill and Bar created eight different single-serve entrees: Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese, Cajun-Style Chicken Alfredo, Cheesy Chicken Pasta Florentine, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, Island Chicken and Rice, Mango Chicken with Rice and Pepper Jack Mac 'N' Cheese. There are five multi-serve entrees: Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Chicken Fajita Rice, Nacho Potatoes with Beef and Bacon and Seasoned Chicken Bites with Honey Chipotle Sauce. One package (single-serve) contains: 320-510 calories, 0.5-14 grams saturated fat (of 10-27 total), 25-145 milligrams sodium and 620-1430 milligrams cholesterol; one serving from the multi-serve package contains: 290-510 calories, 6-27 grams total fat, 450-1140 milligrams sodium and 14-65 milligrams cholesterol.   [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 15th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|2 Comments

Simply Sprouted Chips

Simply Sprouted Tortilla chips are available in two flavors — Sriracha and Tangy Mustard and Onion. Simply Sprouted Pita-ahh chips are available in three flavors — Toasted Garlic, Smoked Havarti and Sea Salt. The tortilla and pita chips are Certified Non GMO Project Verified, low sodium and a good source of fiber. Each 5.5-ounce serving has about 130 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 3 grams fiber and 2 grams protein.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 13th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Uncle Steve’s Pasta Sauce

Uncle Steve's sauce line uses organic ingredients, it is non GMO, and is gluten free. The line includes: Marinara, Tomato Basil and Arrabiata. The sauces are made with organic Italian plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and spices. A half cup contains 70 calories, 4 grams total fat, 400 milligrams sodium and 3 grams sugar.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 12th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Pirate’s Booty Mac and Cheese

Pirate's Booty Mac and Cheese, made with organic pasta and real cheese, is available in four varieties  —  Shells & Cheese Aged White Cheddar, Mac & Cheese Aged White Cheddar, Mac & Cheese Mild Cheddar, and Anchors & Cheese Aged White Cheddar. Each 2.5-ounce serving has about 250 calories, 1 grams saturated fat (of 3 grams total), 530-560 milligrams sodium, 5-6 grams sugar and 9-10 grams protein.     Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best intern: Each serving is an excellent source of protein and good source of  calcium.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:11-04:00July 9th, 2014|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments

Lenny & Joe’s, New Haven, Revisited

Lenny & Joe's in the harbor of New Haven is worth the visit when you can sit on the deck, weather permitting. I revisited recently and did just that, beginning with a sweet lump blue crab cake ($7.99) made with just enough filling to hold it together. My main was a platter of  moist, fresh Atlantic-caught scrod (cod) fried gently and serve with crispy fries and creamy cole slaw ($14.99). A perfect combo. Worth a visit to dine alfresco.   Follow @BonnieBOTB - bonnie Lenny & Joe's 501 Long Wharf Dr New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 691-6619    

By |2017-08-31T15:40:18-04:00July 7th, 2014|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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