Ginger and Herb Pan-grilled Clams with Tomato Bruschetta (courtesy of Coastal Living Magazine) I made this for a group of eight, as an appetizer about a week ago, and they adored it. I doubled the recipe, and used 100 cherrystone clams instead of the littlenecks. The next day we had the remaining sauce over...
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After last week’s musing about the Jersey Shore, I felt like remaining in “vacation mode” for another week, but this time it’s a little closer to home. West Chester, PA, is the capitol seat of Chester County, and a beautiful place to visit. Sounds like a travel brochure, or a 5th grade report, doesn’t...
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Dmitri’s (795 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA) 215-625-0556 A visit to Dmitri’s is a religious experience once you’re eating, and with some careful planning it can also be memorable. What you must keep in mind is that they do not take reservations, they only take cash, and they are very popular. That said, be...
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Red Lobster (425 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406) 610-337-9430 This is a bit of a departure, as truthfully I have never eaten dinner at this Red Lobster, nor have I had dinner in ANY Red Lobster for about 30 years. But please read on. I have occasion to visit the Red...
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More Pizza Evolutions If you have been following y recipes, you’ll remember that I hosted a ‘Pizza Throw-Down” party, where each couple prepared a special pizza, and each was judged and awarded a prize based on taste. Since then I’ve been experimenting with other combinations, which I will share here. But before that, let...
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What is it about the Jersey Shore that’s so appealing? I have been to lots of other beach towns, and I like them all. Siesta Key, in Sarasota, FL is a beautiful beach town. So is Jupiter, FL. The Florida Keys are nice, and you’ll probably never see a more beautiful beach than Ft....
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar (555 E. Lancaster Avenue, Radnor, PA 19087) 610-688-WINE (9463) Visited 7-19-10 Every so often a restaurant outdoes itself, and I can’t wait to sing its praises. This was a night I will always remember as one of the finest dining experiences I have ever had. I wanted to...
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Here’s a little tip. Actually, according to Philadelphia Magazine, that’s highly unlikely since Philadelphia rates as the Ichiban (#1) city for tipping according to Zagat Survey 2010. Still, I’ve always been a little confused as to when and how much to tip. Let’s see if we can’t figure this whole thing out. I first...
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Seasons 52 (160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406) 610-992-1152 Visited 7-13-10 Located on the former site of Bennigan’s in the King of Prussia Plaza, Seasons 52 has arrived as yet another entirely new and exciting restaurant in our town. As the name suggests, Seasons 52 is seasonally inspired, with changes to...
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Summertime, and the Cooking is Easy I thought it might be nice to offer some real summertime side dish recipes, since it’s all about getting together and dining al fresco. Here are a couple of easy twists on some old favorites. POTATO SALAD 3-lbs. red potatoes 1-cup finely chopped onion 6-large hard boiled eggs,...
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