Local Restaurants Feature a Southern Favorite By Frank Whitman I love shrimp and grits. The regional classic is so good, Southerners just can’t keep the …

Besotted by Bounty By Frank Whitman At this time of year, our house is overflowing with fruit. If you’re like me, besotted by the bounty …

Digging into local Greek food By Frank Whitman With some restaurants, it’s easy to tell what they’re selling from the moment you walk in. At …

The American Story in Menus By Frank Whitman I read recently that QR code menus were being phased out. That’s OK with me.  They were …

Surprising luxury at a long-time favorite restaurant By Frank Whitman The manager stopped by our table to welcome us on our anniversary. She tapped a …

We all scream for ice cream By Frank Whitman Those few hot days back in April turned my thoughts to ice cream.  Summer-like temperatures are …

The food holidays are piling up in May.  By Frank Whitman It’s going to be a busy food weekend for Marsha and me.   Cinco …

Surprising Pacific Rim flavors at California eateries By Frank Whitman Our arrival in Los Angeles coincided with the arrival of the latest atmospheric river. In …

Jacques Pépin is in love with chicken By Frank Whitman Chicken is a reliable go-to meal for both restaurant chefs and home cooks. But for …

How would you like to snack tonight on Beef Wellington, wood-fired pizza or poached pear with burrata, pear butter and arugula? Maybe you’d like to …