Mountain oysters and sweet potato fries? There’s a new restaurant/bar in downtown Fredonia. It’s called the White Buffalo and serves the …
Mountain oysters and sweet potato fries? There’s a new restaurant/bar in downtown Fredonia. It’s called the White Buffalo and serves the best sweet potato fries out side of the South. The mountain oysters aren’t bad either. It’s one of the bright notes in the increasingly depressing downtown area. Anyone who wants to know what mountain oysters are can Bubblemail me.
I just sold my first T-shirt!! What a rush! Whoever bought it, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have absolutely made my day! No…
I just sold my first T-shirt!! What a rush! Whoever bought it, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have absolutely made my day! No, my week! Maybe even my year :-). / WOW!!!
MCLEAN, TEXAS The sun was dropping on d…
MCLEAN, TEXAS The sun was dropping on down when we arrived at McLean. In the downtown area, the road split into one-way east and west bound segments, divided by a city block. Although closed for the day, we saw a dual museum called “Texas Route 66 Museum / Devil’s Rope Museum” The term “Devil’s Rope” referred to barbed wire as there were two gigantic balls of barbed wire perched on concrete columns. Where else but on Route 66 would you find a tribute to barbed wire? It is a wonderful country we live in! A great photo opportunity was the tiny cottage-style Phillips 66 gas station all decked out in fresh tan and orange paint. The sign on the street corner indicated the station was originally built in the 1920’s and was the first Phillips 66 station in Texas. An antique Ford tanker truck was parked to the side, also painted a bright orange with the Phillip 66 emblem on the door. The gas pump showed a price of 19 cents per gallon! As we drove west through McLean on Route 66, there was the smell of something delicious cooking! We followed our noses to the Red River Steakhouse. Once there our stomachs began to do the Route 66 rumble… We were greeted at the door by a very friendly hostess who had the same southern accent as we did. For a tiny town like McLean, the parking lot was packed when we arrived. A full parking lot at a local restaurant is always a good sign. We were late-comers for supper and people began leaving while we were eating. Everyone knew everyone else as there were shouts of goodbye from across the room and farewells that included “be careful driving home”. It was obvious that this was a very friendly ranch community on Route 66. As my daddy used to say, we must have “popped out like a sore thumb” as visitors because the waitress immediately wanted to know where we were from and the hostess later brought out the guestbook so we could sign it. A big ole salad was served first, heaped high with crisp, cold lettuce and lots of fixin’s. Then our 8 oz. steaks were placed before us, completely covering a large platter. The steak was so big that it was nudging the baked potato out of the way! Both were tender and cooked to perfection. The complimentary dessert of homemade peach cobbler was delicious. For $1 more, we added a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. If you are anywhere near McLean near supper time, don’t miss the Red River Steakhouse.
One of my photos has been featured on Slashfood I wro…
One of my photos has been featured on Slashfood I wrote an article for the Lakewood Observer about Melt Bar and Grilled making Esquire’s “Best Sandwiches in America” article. Slashfood picked it up and now my website is getting tons of hits!
My article about Melt Bar and Grilled is now online. You can check it out here...
My article about Melt Bar and Grilled is now online. You can check it out here
I have a new photo submitted to JPG Magazine’s ‘Delectable’ theme. Check it out!
I have a new photo submitted to JPG Magazine’s ‘Delectable’ theme. Check it out!
Help promote Lakewood and Melt in JPG! http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/959641
Help promote Lakewood and Melt in JPG! http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/959641
Our first port of call on our new munch-musings blog satisfied not only our hungry little bellies. Drifting on an already cumulus-y sunsh…
Our first port of call on our new munch-musings blog satisfied not only our hungry little bellies. Drifting on an already cumulus-y sunshiney Melbourne day, we perched ourselves on the bar in the minimalistic (white- on- white warehousey without being cold) and busy open room and wet our gums with an aperol spritzer and Samuel Adams Boston Lager. We shared slow cooked octopus with aioli, dehydrated olive, a beetroot salad with walnuts & goats milk feta and baked gnocchi with taleggio & truffle vinaigrette, which were all sublime. / The service smacked Adrians ‘tsk, the service in New York is so much better than in Melbourne’ right across its silly lipped lie. / All in all, wonderful classy food in a casual atmosphere that suits animated punters like us down to a T. / Photo assignment for next week: Coffee /
I’ve made a vow not to post a new journal entry every-time I sell something… that’s why I have the SurfAid...
I’ve made a vow not to post a new journal entry every-time I sell something… that’s why I have the SurfAid journal entry which I keep adding to… but this is the first mounted print that I’ve sold on RedBubble and I am most certainly stoked !! There is a global recession but this little pocket of artificial life is more real than any doom and gloom the media can throw at us… rejoice life and all that it holds because one day art will change the world… oh wait it already has… well in that case art will rule the world and its already made a difference in my life… and in closing I thank the latest buyer of Urban Fine Dining !!
If you are passing through Murray Bridge, South Australia and looking for a place to stay. Check out Balcony on Sixth Lodge...
If you are passing through Murray Bridge, South Australia and looking for a place to stay. Check out Balcony on Sixth Lodge A great place to stay and dine in the fine restaurant/cafe. Also a fine selection of local photography in the restaurant/cafe.
Tired of looking at all the ART here at RB? Need a little break? Come join Dave and family for a happy time at one of the down-home r…
Tired of looking at all the ART here at RB? Need a little break? Come join Dave and family for a happy time at one of the down-home restaurants in one of the few motels inside the borders of Glacier National Park, in beautiful Montana, USA. We hope you enjoy Dining at Two Dog Flats Restaurant Warning! Not for the squeamish eater! - Dave
Illawarra Food Reviews – Top 5 dining experiences in the Illawarra When I signed up with …
Illawarra Food Reviews – Top 5 dining experiences in the Illawarra When I signed up with “myTaste.com.au”http://www.mytaste.com.au/user.php?action=reviews&id=374#idreview_623 (a food and restaurant review site) I was asked to list my top 5 dining experiences. I have decided to share them here with some illustration as to why I rate them so highly. Ocean Beach Hotel, Shellharbour Village I love this restaurant so much that I hired the venue as my wedding venue in December 1996. I have returned countless times for their seafood platters, oyster medley, steaks, pork belly, mushroom entree and their childrens meals have been very popular with friends and family. The view is of Shellharbour village boat harbour and Little Park and the atmosphere is always one where you can relax and enjoy a great meal with a view. Wonderful service and reasonable prices. Emeralds Restaurant, Warilla Bowling Club The restaurant is upstairs in the Warilla Bowling Club, one of the largest bowling clubs in New South Wales and one of the best restaurants in the Illawarra. We have dined at Emeralds more time than I can count and it is always a hit with friends and families visiting from interstate. I have tasted most of the items on the menu and I can honestly say that there is something to please everyone on their menu. Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant One of the bed dining experiences in my life was my first visit to Fujiyama. We payed for a banquet which consisted of several courses including salad, fried rice, wagu beef, teriyaki chicken, grilled fish and some fruit and saki. Absolutely delicious! It was long before I started my food blog and taking photos of food, around the time I was married. I have been back again several times since with friends and family and everyone loves the novelty of catching the raw egg in a bowl from a distance from the experienced japanese chef, then catching the bowl of cooked fried rice as it hurls through the air at you from across the room. A definite party environment and I remember being racked with waves of laughter as my husband had egg on his face – literally. Don’t go in your best clothes unless you are agile. The food is amazingly delicious and the decor makes you feel as if you have boarded a plane for Japan but only a few minutes from North Wollongong station and the heart of Wollongong. I don’t have any photos of Fujiyama Teppanyaki but the image below is from Shinju Teppanyaki in Sydney to give you an idea / Beachouse Seafood Restaurant, Wollongong My visit visit was the result of winning a competition on Wavefm radio station answering the question ‘what’s the most unusual or disgusting food you’ve ever eaten’. My reply was ‘ding ding mukh muhd’ which is a Middle Eastern delicacy known commonly as ‘pig snouts with avocado sauce’. Yuck! A ‘friend’ made it for me in 1995 and I could not get over my aversion to seeing hair on the pig snouts and the chewy texture somewhat like pork rind that hasn’t crackled properly. For my troubles I won a $100 voucher to Beachouse Restaurant on Cliff Road, opposite North Wollongong harbour. It was an amazing dining experience with a seaood platter for two and toasting each other with a bottle of sparkling wine . Divine! We returned to Beachouse in 2007 for the ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse for some oysters and a small seafood platter. La Marina Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Wollongong” / A little piece of Spain in Wollongong. My favourite restaurant for Spanish food in New South Wales with a great menu, unbelievably great prices – especially for their tapas which are $10 each including seafood such as Tasmanian scallops or pippies. We first visited for a birthday party but I am sure we will be visiting them at their new location in Wollongong. The great food and sangria make you want to shout ‘Ole!’ La Marina Tapas Bar and Restaurant Other restaurants I would recommend: Harbour Front Restaurant, Wollongong Harbour I haven’t visited in the last few years but on every dining experience I have had in the past I have been nothing but truly satisfied. When I lived in Corrimal I used to travel out to the restaurant for their buffet lunch which included oysters, seafood and a range of dishes and desserts. The view of Wollongong harbour an added bonus and customer service second to none. I’d love to go back and take some photos and sample their new menu and wine list. Five Islands Brewery, Wollongong Harbour A wonderful micro brewery with an amazing restaurant. Their delicious mezze platter is responsible for my love of Avocado and Kalamata olives. Previous reviews have been birthday celebrations and there is a great party vibe with all the specialty beers flowing. Crooked River Winery Cafe, Gerringong Crooked River Winery Cafe – Tasting Platter / I have only visited Crooked River Winery Cafe once on a winery tour of the South Coast (Gerringong, Berry, Coolangatta) but it is definitely in my top 5 dining experiences. There was a set menu for our tour but everything the people at my table at looked divine. The view was breathtaking. I could have stayed there all day. Harbour View Thai, Shellharbour Amazing Thai food with a harbour view. The food is fresh, full of flavour and the staff were friendly and very helpful. I love Thai food so I was so glad to find one within a short walk from Shellharbour beach, one of my favourite spots to relax. Tandoori Junction, (Indian) Shellharbour Village />http://illawarrafoodreviews.blogspot.com/2007/12/tandoori-junction-shellharbour.html As seen on ‘the chopping block’, this restaurant is the best Indian food I have tasted since I left Corrimal and the amazing Indian restaurants Aamaru and Manjits located there. Located on Addison St, Shellharbour you can enjoy a water view if you sit on the balcony and enjoy some of the sea air and wonderful decor with great food at wonderful prices. I heartily recommend the Tandoori Chicken and their famous ‘Junction platter’ which is great for people new to Indian food as it gives a sample of some of their favourite dishes. For those with milder tastes, try the Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. !Addisons Seafood Restaurant!: / http://illawarrafoodreviews.blogspot.com/search/label/Seafood%3A%20Addisons%20Seafood%20Restaurant / Seafood platter for 2 from Addisons Seafood Restaurant ($40) I have to be honest and say that Addisons nearly didn’t enter this list due to the great ‘rubber lobster’ incident of 2007 but on previous visits it has been a dining highlight. I took my Mother for dinner at Addisons Seafood Restaurant for her birthday and the only thing she really felt like was Lobster Mornay. I chose a Seafood Platter for One ($40) and was very happy with the contents which my Mum shared with me after disliking the lobster which was rubbery and tasted like it was cooked from frozen which was disputed by the waiter who asserted that it had been caught fresh that day. My Mum is an expert cook of seafood and had worked in a fresh seafood business when I was five and there is nothing in the world she loves more than a perfectly cooked lobster. I hope that one day she will return to Addisons and experience that. This restaurant has a reputation for good food and fresh ingredients. We may have just been unlucky on the day. / For more restaurant reviews browse the Quick Links tab on the right hand side of Illawarra Food reviews Please support this site and vote for us on Foodbuzz by clicking the graphic below />http://www.foodbuzz.com/foodies/profile/illawarrafood
“Dining With Yesteryear” was voted into the Top 10 in the challenge, “Nostalgic Tables” with 3 votes in the group *“Tables And Chairs…
“Dining With Yesteryear” was voted into the Top 10 in the challenge, “Nostalgic Tables” with 3 votes in the group “Tables And Chairs” November 15,2009. / A special Thankyou to the group voters for voting on my entry and to all those who have viewed and/or commented on my work. THANKYOU!!” Congratulations to Hunniebee who was voted the most popular entry in this challenge with 4 votes with her entry, “Dining Room “ / / Congratulations to the other Top-Ten featured artists in the group as well!!
Secretly I’ve always been rather proud of this photo I took at a jealously guarded reef off Terrigal last year. !http://images-0.redbu…
Secretly I’ve always been rather proud of this photo I took at a jealously guarded reef off Terrigal last year. The composition’s pretty good and the tight DOF softens the edges of what is admittedly not one of the fluffiest ‘kittens of the sea’ . Nonetheless, I was shocked and stunned to receive a telegram from Blighty earlier today informing me that “Moray Portrait” had been awarded second place in the British Sub Aqua Club ’s 2009 photography competition! The timing’s perfect. My dear old Mum’s been asking if I’d order her one of my framed prints as a Christmas present. It’ll look lovely on the dining room wall.
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