Category Archives: Dining Without Reservations

Sushi bars have undergone an enormous surge in popularity both in Japan and abroad. Traditional Japanese sushi dishes are largely based on raw fish. Contemporary cooking styles are distinctly more westernized. Sunomono, a traditional appetizer, is a tiny portion of […] Read more »

Authentic Mexican food is hearty yet healthy. Its traditional ingredients are fresh, lean, full of vegetables, cornmeal, and salsas. But modern, westernized versions have brought large amounts of fats and sodium to the table. In the United States, Mexican restaurants […] Read more »

Thai cuisine is based on intense flavors of sweet, sour, salty, and hot, using such ingredients as lime, fish and oyster sauce, lemon grass, herbs, and chilies. On the rich side, many recipes call for coconut milk, peanut sauce, and […] Read more »

Bold, distinctly seasoned, with a bounty of poultry, meat, fish, and vegetable dishes, southern cooking forms a league of its own. But take note that this can be dangerous territory! Gumbo is perhaps the richest soup on the planet. Thickening […] Read more »

Fast food is part of our modern lifestyle. Available everywhere and conveniently accessible via drive-throughs, there is no simpler way to get food in a hurry. In essence, you buy a pre-packaged, one-course meal. There is plenty of choice, from […] Read more »

Classic deli items, such as sandwiches, ready-to-eat meats, cheeses, pasta, and salads, make reasonably healthful meals without the effort of preparation. For sandwiches, choose freshly baked nutritional breads, preferably whole grain, and wheat varieties. Focaccia and Croissants are much higher in […] Read more »

Once you could count on finding them, dependable as lighthouses along the great roads of America – Hwy 61, Route 66, Pacific 1 – bedecked in chrome detailing and neon lights. Milkshakes and malts, lifetime friendships nurtured over coffee in […] Read more »