Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
A good friend of mine introduced me to Tostones (or Patacones depending on where you're from) many years ago. For those that don't know, Tostones are a Latin-American invention featuring twice-fried green plantains (very different from the ripened sweet plantains). Since then I've had many tostones, but my favorite are the super thin and crispy... Continue Reading →
Hello Friends, Subscribers, and First Time Readers,You may have noticed a small change to what was once "Man Fuel Food Blog." Rest assured that the only thing that has changed is the name and web address. At least for the time being, your old links should continue working. The blog will still feature recipes, restaurant... Continue Reading →
With a great Mother's Day comes great responsibility to make those special caregivers in our lives know just how much they mean to us. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse is helping people do just that by featuring a Mother's Day brunch specifically for those special ladies in our lives. On Sunday, Flemings will open early at 10AM... Continue Reading →
I stumbled onto this really excellent margarita recipe completely by accident. I was actually trying to recreate a recipe I found online because I was having guests over, but in my rush, I goofed the proportions. My guests exclaimed that they really liked the cocktail and I was surprised at how well it turned out.... Continue Reading →
When Persimmon (a really excellent restaurant) left Bristol to move to Providence, I wondered if anything could really fill the empty shoes it left behind. Luckily, Statesman Tavern moved in and while they offer a different experience than the fine dining of Persimmon with its casual comfort food style, the quality makes it a welcome... Continue Reading →
There's a really simple difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage pie and I won't even drag out the lukewarm mystery until the end of the post to make you read the whole thing! It just comes down to what kind of ground meat you use. Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb while it's... Continue Reading →
After receiving more than a few recommendations to try Menton (some from the same friends repeatedly), my wife and I decided to use our annual birthday dinner to splurge on a meal at this French-inspired fine dining restaurant. Even though we're a little late joining the bandwagon, we had an excellent meal that lived up... Continue Reading →
Japan is one of those countries where even if you visit it as a pure tourist, you'll still get a lot of valuable experiences due to the fact that the culture permeates everything. Nonetheless, to really get a sense of how everyday Japanese people enjoy some of their evenings out, visiting an izakaya (Japanese pub)... Continue Reading →
Eating as a tourist in Japan is a revelation because the majority of dining establishments hold themselves to very high standards. The food quality and cleanliness everywhere we ate from casual food markets to fine dining was remarkable. Nonetheless, traveling away from the tourist areas with the help of local Japanese friends and eating in... Continue Reading →
