Food Coma

Food Coma, that is probably the best way I can describe my general disregard for all that is delicious and aromatic since July of last year! (Ouch, I stink!)

It is NOT for lack of anything good to say...I have had plenty to say, and eat but barely enough time to scarf it all down let alone write about it.

I mean, how could I have not told you about my first experience at Commander's Palace the quintessential New Orleans dining spot-the service, the atmosphere and oh the pork belly. I was there with co-workers and laughed til I cried and that was fine and dandy in this fancy joint-cuz in New Orleans EVERYTHING goes. And that pork belly-a glorious chunk of the best bacon I have ever eaten is really what it was...

And to not tell you about some of the very best Mexican food this side of the Rio Grande at Besito in Huntington Village on Long Island is clearly a lack of good judgement on my part. I love Mexican food. The cheapo stuff at trucks and fast food joints, the chains and their never ending chips and salsa, but the really good stuff is harder to find. I have had it though at Mexican Radio and The Border Grille and Besito is the best. Table side guac making, amazing margaritas like prickly pear and impeccable service.

And I really can't believe I didn't share my excitement for the afternoon tea at The Plaza hotel in New York with you! I used my 6 year old daughter as my excuse to go, as she is a big fan of the character Eloise who lives at The Plaza. So a trip to NYC was in order for "girls day" complete with a trip to The American Girl store and afternoon tea at The Plaza. A good friend who does not have daughters came along for the girly fun. My daughter had "The Eloise" which featured pink lemonade, pb & j finger sandwiches and other delectables. I went for something decidedly more savory and grown up and got the "New Yorker" with roast beef on pretzel bread, scones with Devon shire cream and other savories. The service was great, they brought Zoe out a little cake for her birthday and we have a photo of us in front of Eloise's portrait along with this amazing memory.

I also haven't shared my latest obsession of a soy-cola braised pork roast. Maybe I shall make that the subject of an upcoming post? I am also Las Vegas bound in a few weeks and have already been reserving tables all over town! So I have a lot to report on. Either way food coma or not I shall not abandon this blog again!

Happy Eating!