A colleague recently asked me what my favorite wine and dessert are. As if I could pick only one of either. But when pressed, I realized something: most food and drink is about as good as the company with whom you share it. My answer surprised my friend, but it’s true. Coors light can be […]

Last month I said a fond farewell to the East Side and all its hipster glory, leaving behind top-notch establishments like Cook & Brown, Seven Stars and Wurst Kitchen. I loaded my Subaru and made the precarious trek across the Seekonk River to Darlington, and with the move comes a new collection of eateries to […]

John Elkhay Head Chef at 10 Prime Steak and Sushi “I have lots of condiments in my fridge – I’m very partial to mustard and hot sauces for added zip – and I always have flavored sparkling waters, organic eggs, hummus and blueberries. The containers at the bottom are full of a huge batch of […]

I called my dad to ask him to describe his ideal Father’s Day meal if I were the chef. He answered the phone chewing. “Excuse me,” he said. “I’m just eating a piece of steak.” There was my answer. My dad is a meat and potatoes guy to his core. “I’d want to start with […]