If the sign outside proudly advertising “stroller parking” doesn’t give it away, the cheerful, primary-colored decor and board game-stocked cubbies probably will. If not, then certainly the menu will—a roster of down-home comfort food printed on a paper placemat that comes with an activity book and crayons. Patti Ann’s is a family restaurant through and…
Back to Basics: At Patti Ann’s, Diners Get Schooled in Greg Baxtrom’s Version of Midwest Nostalgia
The ‘Green-Thumb Chef’: Niven Patel Takes ‘Farm-to-Table’ Into His Own Hands
A cook sliced into an heirloom tomato and threw half of it in the trash. It was a thoughtless act committed routinely in kitchens around the country—but chef Niven Patel saw it as an opportunity to teach his team about the effort required to grow and harvest ingredients. “Do you know how long it took…
At Indian Pueblo Kitchen, a Story Told in Feast Day Stew and Frybread
What is indigenous food, exactly? Monique Fragua is an expert on that question, a topic that delights her both personally and professionally. Born and raised in northern New Mexico’s Jemez Pueblo—where the rest of her extended family still lives—Fragua is the chief operating officer of commercial operations at Albuquerque’s Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC). That…
Cruise in for Dessert: The Historic ‘Top Gun’ House Gets a New Life as a Patriotic Pie Shop
Few pie shops have the provenance of the “Top Gun” House. Built in 1887 as the 500-square-foot oceanfront summer cottage for Dr. Henry Graves in what is now Oceanside, California, it rose to fame as the home of Charlotte “Charlie” Blackwood in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.” It later fell into disrepair, but thanks to…
A Family Affair: With the Help of Special Guest Chefs, Chris Viaud Brings a Taste of Haiti to New Hampshire
Aromas of citrus, garlic, and herbs flow through the Sunday evening air as Caribbean steel drums set the mood for a night of homecooked Haitian cuisine. As diners sip fruity cocktails and nibble on plantains, they could be forgiven for forgetting that they aren’t on a tropical getaway. Instead, they’re sitting in an old bank…
Restaurant Owners Unhappy With Potential Single-Use Plastics Ban in LA County
April 13, 2022
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Restaurant owners are dissatisfied with a potential ban on single-use plastics in Los Angeles County’s unincorporated areas. On April 5, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 in favor of an ordinance requiring all food-service businesses in unincorporated areas to switch to recyclable or compostable containers, cups, and dishes. Additionally, full-service restaurants are also required…
The Feudal Symbolism of Restaurant Closures
Commentary The restaurant has not always been with us. It was a product of the birth of the modern. It allowed talent and creativity to leave the confines of the castles and large estates that could afford them, and democratized access to cuisine for the multitudes. The restaurant allowed the highest and most fabulous delights…
Commander’s Palace: The Crown Jewel of New Orleans Fine Dining Continues to Shine
Every food-loving New Orleans resident has a fond memory about dining at Commander’s Palace, a landmark since 1893 and located in the tree-lined Garden District. The restaurant has received every major industry award, but what co-proprietor Ti Adelaide Martin cherishes most is its recognition for outstanding hospitality. “We want our customers to feel wildly pampered,”…
At Sobre Masa, Housemade Tortillas Continue an 8,000-Year-Old Story
On a good day, the tiny tortilla factory that anchors Sobre Masa in Brooklyn churns out 5,000 tortillas, in shades of red, yellow, white, perhaps blue. The colors that day—and, in turn, the distinct flavors, aromas, and textures—depend on the availability of the heirloom corn they buy from small Mexican farms. “We’re fourth in line,…
Restaurant Industry Predicts High Food, Labor Costs Throughout the Year
The National Restaurant Association has released its annual State of the Restaurant Industry report, giving a broad assessment of trends in the restaurant industry and making numerous predictions for the near future. The new report, released on Feb. 1, predicts slower growth in the industry in 2022, while describing many of the challenges faced by…
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