A representative from Kamikoto reached out to me with an offer to try their knives in exchange for an honest blog review. I did some quick research and jumped at the opportunity to try out the Kanpeki Knife Set made from Japanese steel. The set comes with three knives. The first is a long slicing knife... Continue Reading →
Bywater Restaurant Review – Warren, RI
Date nights are precious and tend to become more infrequent the older people get, which coincides with taking on more responsibilities. As a result, it's especially important to make those times count whether it's a date night or just some free time out with friends. That's why it hurts so much when that time is... Continue Reading →
Blue Ribbon BBQ Review – West Newton, MA
The search for great barbecue in Southern New England is not a futile effort, but it is most certainly an effort. There is, of course, plenty of edible barbecue, but really great barbecue, like the kind you might find in the Southern U.S., is hard to come by. There are a few havens I've come... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to “The Simple Greek” Restaurant – East Providence, RI: “Please be better…”
I love Greek food. I have history with Greek food as well as personal experience making it from scratch. My wife is Greek. My son is half Greek. Greek food is close to home and a point of pride for my family. It truly is simple food, but that recognition in the name of the restaurant... Continue Reading →
Sponsored: Hamilton Beach Indoor Searing Grill Review, Recipe, and Giveaway
A representative for Hamilton Beach contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying out their Electric Indoor Searing Grill in exchange for an honest review of the product. With the weather still unpredictable and a bit cold, I jumped at the opportunity to try grilling indoors with something new. I was especially... Continue Reading →
Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen Review – Providence, RI
Considering that our birthdays are a week apart, my wife and I have a tradition where in lieu of birthday gifts, we go out for a nice meal where we splurge more than we normally might. Having tried many of the restaurants in Providence and not being able to make it up to Boston lately,... Continue Reading →
Durk’s Barbecue Review – Providence, RI
Good barbecue in the Northeastern U.S. is hard to find. It's like to trying to find a real New York style bagel anywhere outside of New York. That's why I'm always excited when I hear about new openings in or around Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In this case, Durk's Bar-B-Q opened up on Thayer Street... Continue Reading →
Sponsored: Superbowl Cocktails! – George Dickel No. 12, Captain Morgan, and Crown Royal
Beer. That's what most people think to drink during the Superbowl. I love beer as much as the next guy and I'm sure I'll have a couple of beers myself during the game, but it's nice to mix things as well. A representative contacted me and suggested I try the below recipes featuring George Dickel... Continue Reading →
KNEAD Doughnuts Review – Providence, RI
It seems like Rhode Island is finally catching up to the doughnut craze that hit New York about 8 years before. It may have taken a while, but the doughnut renaissance of Rhode Island is finally here with the opening of a handful of gourmet doughnut shops in and around Providence. One of those bakeries... Continue Reading →