Writing about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
I’ve posted before about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue and their wonderful food and the funky vibe, but it wasn’t until this morning* that it struck me how special of a restaurant it is, especially in the larger scheme of American restaurants and American food. We’re so spoiled here in Charlottesville to have small-scale, local restaurants … Continue reading
Foods from the Past: Pork Dinners
Pork might just be my favorite protein. And that’s not just because pork belly is a contender for my favorite cut of meat. I love pork because it comes in so many tasty forms. You’ve got pork chops, pulled pork, baby back ribs, short ribs, pork belly, bacon (which is just cured belly), jowl meat, … Continue reading
Clifton Inn: Restaurant Review of Birthday Dinner
My parent’s treated me to dinner at the Clifton Inn for my birthday this month. This was no average, celebratory dinner, though. Not only was my dinner at one of the best restaurants in Charlottesville, but it was also at the chef’s table directly overlooking the Inn’s beautiful kitchen. The Clifton Inn is a hotel … Continue reading
Steak and Eggs Breakfast
This is just a quick post about one of the breakfasts I made for myself this past week. I had made a local steak for dinner earlier in the week, so I cut it into strips and sauteed them with red onions in some olive oil and butter. I added a splash of red wine … Continue reading
