Food + Drink

Chinese culinary style can be divided by region or even by city, and with over 80,000 distinct and separate dishes (according to the cultural food guide, You Eat What You Are, by Thelma Barer-Stein) the term “Chinese food” is far too broad a descriptor when referring to the authentic cuisine of the country. What North […]

HRM is a great city for epicureans, culinarians and gourmands—in general, anyone who loves food and loves to eat. Sure, there are things that could and should be fixed (service, anyone?), but in a town that offers everything from the most delightful donairs to the most fabulous foie gras, diners have it made. HRM, sadly, […]

Another year is winding down and with it, the chance to look back and reflect on the culinary calendar. For Metro foodies, 2006 wasn’t the most exciting year: there were no big splashy restaurants opening, no long-awaited exotic cuisines unveiled, no major milestones. But that’s not to say 2006 didn’t have its highlights (and lowlights, […]

In case the name didn’t give it away, the Soup Sergeant jumps right into a military theme as soon as you walk in the door. Posted in the entrance are the “Mess Hall Rules,” explaining how to order and what’s on offer. Soups have names like “Green Beret” and “Commando Corn Chowder.” And the staff […]

Sugar maple logs, hot tubs and ventilation hoods made from old Mustangs—this isn’t your typical cooking show. Food Jammers is a cutting edge, off-the-wall celebration of imagination that pulls in even the most jaded Food Network viewer. And the Food Jammer hosts aren’t your typical celebrity chefs or domestic superstars either—they all hail from arts […]

One of the most extreme food trends to appear on the culinary landscape in the past few years has been that of “rawism,” or raw food: Practitioners eat nothing that has been warmed past 116F and only uncooked, unheated, unprocessed, organic plant-based foods. While there are still hard-core “rawists,” the trend seems to be on […]

I don’t revisit restaurants for review purposes unless something changes after the first critique that warrants another look. When I first popped into Quincy’s around this time last year, it did not fare well. In Quincy’s case, a spruced-up decor, a new head chef and a new menu make a compelling case for another round. […]

The first thing I notice about Mollyz Diner is that it doesn’t look remotely like a diner; it looks like a somewhat upscale restaurant with character oozing from every nook and cranny. Over here, a propane fireplace set in a brick chimney. Over there, cobalt blue vases along the wall, uplit for dramatic effect against […]

I’ve always been intrigued by One World Cafe—the little cafe that tries so hard to be so many things and by all accounts, has succeeded. In a very small space, One World hosts internet connectivity, English tutoring, spoken word and music performances, book sales and art shows. And that’s all before getting to the “cafe” […]

Service is a hot topic among those who eat out. Everyone has a horror story and everyone has had great experiences, but unfortunately, it’s the horror stories that are more likely to be repeated and passed on. As someone who eats out a lot, I have a tale or two of service nightmares, and handful […]

There’s a first for everything, and this is certainly a first for me. I’ve braved the Saturday traffic to go deep into the BLIP, behind Jungle Jim’s and the Eastside pool hall, to sample the offerings of Greg and the Mermaids. As we enter, the smiling young man at the counter greets us with, “Is […]

Location, location, location is the real-estate mantra and it holds true, especially for restaurants. Sitting on the second floor of Park Lane Mall, overlooking Spring Garden, the newly opened Luxx has moved into the former home of long-time resident the Birmingham Bar and Grill. Luxx has more than location going for it—it’s co-owned by original […]