Risotto is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Everyone tells me it is easy to prepare but I always end up with a big lump of inedible rice. I’ve tried…
I asked my companion (he lived in Rome), to take me somewhere that only the locals go, because one thing you can be sure of, locals eat the best food…
Update: the name of the restaurant is Porter’s Grill and Pub. Chef Johnny is no longer there and it seems the creative menus have also disappeared. Still, it’s a beautiful…
Filtered sunlight bathed the room in a warm glow, highlighting the handwritten menu of the day. Behind a wooden bar, a young guy took orders, while a much older man…
This article was updated May 2026 Never heard of Phil’s? Neither had I. Even though it’s been featured on the BBC , the Food Network, and countless other places. If…