Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
From the kitchen of Chef Benjamin Sukle, the two-time James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast and the people of the nationally renowned Birch came Oberlin Restaurant. The idea behind the second restaurant opening in 2016 centered on making even more versatile use of local ingredients provided by local purveyors in a casual setting.... Continue Reading →
Real, authentic Italian lasagna is made with a creamy bechamel sauce as is the Italian dish called "Pasticcio" (which translates to "mess" apparently!). The delicious red-sauce version of lasagna we have in America is great, but it's not the same as what the rest of the world usually eats. Italy, however, isn't the only place... Continue Reading →
It's a little embarrassing to admit that despite growing up around Providence, RI, I only recently had my first Venda Ravioli experience over the summer. After eating there, I'm more than disappointed in myself for not trying it sooner and sad that I went so many years without it! Almost everyone knows the name as... Continue Reading →
I've passed by Gennaro's Eatery more times than I can count. I always thought to myself that I'd like to try their food, but nothing about the outside of their restaurant impressed an urgent need to do so even though their slogan is "Family Dining With Flair." I read some reviews and they seemed on... Continue Reading →
I'm kind of an idiot when it comes to Spring. My favorite season is the fall because it's not as hot and humid as the Summer, which is great for a bigger guy like me that isn't at his most attractive when damp. On the other hand, I always get excited for the Spring even... Continue Reading →
This pan seared sea scallop and orzo risotto is easy to make, deliciously filling, and looks beautiful on the plate. The light flavor of the scallops goes really well with the broth flavored orzo and the lemon adds a zesty twist that binds the ingredients together. It's a bit of a misnomer for me to... Continue Reading →
After my first attempt at meatballs yielded a very dense product, I decided to go back to the drawing board. I read that using white bread and milk can really help make meatballs tender, so I incorporated those ingredients into the recipe. I also used a slightly fattier ground beef mix (85/15) and pureed the... Continue Reading →
It's time for a classic. Chicken Parmagiana (or Chicken Parmesan, however you spell it). I love this almost cliché dish. It is the guilty-pleasure touchstone upon which I judge all Italian-American restaurants. If a restaurant can't make a good chicken parm then there's something wrong. It's such a simple dish, but it is definitely one... Continue Reading →
I wasn't always the biggest chicken Marsala fan after tasting the mass produced, overcooked, dry version at my college cafeteria. It is super easy to make though and can hit the spot when you want a little Italian in your life (insert "that's what she said" joke here). I can't take full credit for this... Continue Reading →
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