High Tide

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Clam chowder

Shellfish and Crustaceans

Lately in this space it seems I have been mulling over obtuse theories on food. This month I promised (she threatened me) my editor I would refrain from such ramblings on obscure theories. So instead, I have been pondering obscure food sayings and one such cliché has stuck in my mind. Are clams really happy?… Read more »

The Cook-off

By Colleen Brogan • Photographs by Lindsy Ray When George’s Place announced it would be hosting a cook-off between Chef John Karapanagiotis and his brother, Peter, there was much talk of what would be at stake. Rumors of money, treasured possessions, and trips to exotic destinations were the buzz around the restaurant, but most of… Read more »

The Perfect Roast Chicken

There are two types of people in this world. You have those that are passionate about food and enjoy exploring new taste and flavor sensations, and then you have the “chicken finger” people those that stick to safe foods and are reluctant or even hostile to anything outside of their realm of safe bland foods.… Read more »

A bunch of asparagus

Adventures in Eating

There are two types of people in this world. You have those that are passionate about food and enjoy exploring new taste and flavor sensations, and then you have the “chicken finger” people those that stick to safe foods and are reluctant or even hostile to anything outside of their realm of safe bland foods.… Read more »

Dellas 5&10 reopens in perfect retro style

The soda fountain is nearly as long as the store. It is cherry red with a white counter top. Stainless steel stools with red cushions sit on red and white checkered tile flooring. Schoolhouse pendant lights, white with red-striped glass shades, dangle over the counter. Banana splits, hot fudge sundaes, milkshakes, and cream sodas are… Read more »

Seaside Equestrians

About three years ago a man by the name of Gene Glasscock rode down Sunset Boulevard on his Tennessee walking horse. He was headed south on a mission to ride on horseback through all fifty states and spread his message of, well, I forget what his message was. But I remember that he didn’t have… Read more »

Mexican Cuisine

My monthly musings on what to write for this column lead me in many directions, most often centering on origins of specific dishes, food items or other quixotic culinary quests, depending on how much caffeine or sugar I have consumed. Lately, I have been wondering on how cuisines evolve and have been absorbed into the… Read more »