This bread is buried and baked amidst geothermal springs, taking advantage of the natural heat underneath Iceland as it roughrides the Mid-Atlantic Rift.

Sometimes the name of a place captures its soul, and “Big Daddy’s Diner” does just that.

Nori offers classic sushi favorites like nigiri and maki. But what makes this place stand out is their all-vegan menu! All of their dishes are made with plant-based proteins, like tofu and mushrooms, that capture the flavors of traditional sushi without the use of seafood or animal products.

The other plates and bites were blurs of bliss, each airy, aromatic, and ambrosial. There was sweet citrus, pepper nibs, and salty echoes of the ocean. The cuts of fish were pillowy and plush and deftly danced across the tongue like Daniel Craig in a Belvedere Vodka ad.

nitro and sushi and posole, oh my!

Santa made a list, checked it twice, and it appears we have been nice since we have some culinary presents opening around the neighborhood.

What's that? Vegan TexMex? Is that even possible?!?!!?! Turns out that not only is it possible, it's rather delicious...

Bartlett's is, at its heart, a steakhouse with Kansas City Strip, Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, and 100-hour Marinated Rib-Eye.

machaca and chickn and sandoo, oh my!

You could taste and savor every element of each sando. The Smokey Sally performed with notes of avocado, mascarpone cream cheese, cucumber, and romaine in harmony with with the yuzu smoked salmon. I particularly liked the Tamago Sando with a sky of fluffy, Japanese-style egg salad embracing the rising halfsun of a soft-boiled egg.