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2010 11 23 posts Comments (0)

Alfalfa

Where it is: 141 E. Main St.  (859) 253-0014 Map
Website
When: See website for hours.
What it will cost: Menus are available online and they have lots of specials. Around $9 for lunch, $12 for dinner.
Alfalfa

Where to begin with Alfalfa. A paradox, wrapped in a mystery, smothered in ranchero sauce. Okay, that’s a bit much. I have [...]

2010 04 14 posts Comments (0)

simple salad

Here is a simple salad that I like to make often. It takes only a few minutes and is a good compliment to a meal or by itself as a light meal or snack.
Begin with a handful of fresh spinach.
Chop the spinach to your liking.
Put in a bowl and set aside.
Peel [...]

2010 01 10 I like to cook Comments (0)

Corner Wine

While not a restaurant, there’s a newish and nice little wine shop in Chevy Chase. The owner, Gary, is quite gregarious and approachable about wine. He says that 90% of his selection is 12 dollars and under. I got a fantastic Spanish wine there for 10 bucks. Check it out.
Located at: 835 Euclid Ave 859.381.0990 [...]

2009 12 19 posts Comments (1)

Leftover Couscous Miracle

I’ve never been able to reheat couscous properly, at least not in a way that I find satisfying, so I decided to improvise a little to make a cold dish. Hope you enjoy!
Let couscous chill in a container in the fridge. Then add and stir together:
Fresh lemon juice
Feta cheese
Dried chopped dates and raisins
Extra virgin olive [...]

2009 12 16 I like to cook Comments (0)

Sidebar Fish and Chips

I must admit I was a little sloppy on this one. I forgot to take the picture until after I had started mucking about with the plate. Not the best photograph, but the fish and chips are wonderful. To be honest, they remind me of the Newman’s fish and chips I used to get in [...]

2009 12 14 posts Comments (0)

Bangkok House Keaw Tiew Num

This is a simple noodle soup, somewhat like Pho, but with Thai flavors that are sweet and spicy, delicate and refreshing. I’ve been having this lately, and I find it to be the perfect food for this cold and damp weather. This is the vegetable version. Dig in and enjoy! I recommend getting it mild [...]

2009 12 08 posts Comments (1)

Sugano

Where it is: 1533 Eastland Pkwy # 7 (859) 294-4464 Map
When: Sun. & Mon.: CLOSED Tues.-Sat: 5:30-10:30
What it will cost: Varies. Entrees 10-15 Sushi 4- for two pieces
Sugano
I’m going to keep this post short and sweet, if for no other reason than to FINALLY be making another post. Sugano is an awesome place to get [...]

2009 12 08 posts Comments (0)

Sidebar

Where it is: 147 N Limestone (859) 225-8883 Map
When: Mon.-Fri. 11-10 or 11 (open later for drinks. Kitchen closes between 10 and 11) Dinner  served on Saturday. Brunch coming soon on Saturday.
What it will cost: about $8-10
lunch at sidebar
Sidebar is a new favorite lunch spot for me. It has an eclectic atmosphere that is as [...]

2009 10 11 posts Comments (0)

Panda Cuisine

Where it is: Suite 115 Malibu Heights Plaza 2358 Nicholasville Rd (859) 299-9798 Map
Website
When: Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.  Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
What it will cost: $8-15 for entrees
Panda Cuisine
I’ve heard that Panda Cuisine was an excellent place to have traditional, and traditionally very spicy Sichuan food. I found out that it indeed is such [...]

2009 10 04 posts Comments (1)