Brisket with a Middle Eastern Accent

While Middle-Eastern has never been among my favorite cuisines, I do crave it every once in a while. One such instance occurred earlier this month, and a little online research led me in the direction of Desert Rose in Media, Pennsylvania.  Media is a short ride from us, so we eat in its downtown, whichContinue reading “Brisket with a Middle Eastern Accent”

Finding a New Go-to Cheesesteak in My Area

It’s been at least a couple years since the two steak shops that had been my go-to spots when I craved a cheesesteak and wanted to stay close to home took turns for the worse. One moved further from where I live and no longer qualified for a quick pick-up on short notice, while theContinue reading “Finding a New Go-to Cheesesteak in My Area”

Philly’s Temple of Culinary Delights

If there is such a thing as a food wonderland in Philadelphia, it is surely the Reading Terminal Market. It’s part farmer’s market; part food court, with multiple produce, baked goods, meat, fish and seafood stands, in addition to purveyors of classic Philly sandwiches, Chinese food, Pennsylvania Dutch delights and an increasing array of ethnicContinue reading “Philly’s Temple of Culinary Delights”

Viva Italia: Dinner and a Concert

Although it’s been a while, I’ve written a handful of posts with a classical music theme. This one is on a combination of music and food, both with an Italian accent.  Many of the earliest classical concerts I attended between the mid 80s and early 90s, including the first one in 1985, were led byContinue reading “Viva Italia: Dinner and a Concert”