https://beneats.com/bucket/2014-05-27T16:50:18+00:00weekly0.6https://beneats.com/2014/02/19/new-additions-19-february-2014/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-wp-1392860224874.jpegwpid-wp-1392860224874.jpeg2014-02-20T01:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2013/12/17/moving-to-austin-20131217/2013-12-17T17:43:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2013/11/25/night-in-boston-20131123/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_140639-2.jpgIMG_20131123_140639 2The view from my window of the Boston Waterfront area.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_204711.jpgIMG_20131123_204711https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_200922.jpgIMG_20131123_200922Nigiri 'Surf & Turf'.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_194323.jpgIMG_20131123_194323Empire's 'Fish & Chips' Rollhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_194316.jpgIMG_20131123_194316Hamachi Tartare Roll.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_193502.jpgIMG_20131123_193502Sushi Cupcakes.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_193014.jpgIMG_20131123_193014https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_192708.jpgIMG_20131123_192708https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_192451.jpgIMG_20131123_192451https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_20131123_192445.jpgIMG_20131123_1924452013-11-27T15:24:19+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2013/11/12/what-ive-been-eating-12-nov-2013/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn3057-copy.jpgAfghanSushi2https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dscn3054-copy.jpgAfghanSushi1Spicy Salmon Roll, with water chestnuts and asparagus. Senjaray, Zharay district Kandahar province.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2946.jpgBagramhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2993.jpgSpinBoldak3https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2985.jpgSpinBoldak2https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2984.jpgSpinBoldak1https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2980.jpgPanjwaihttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2972.jpgMidnightChowhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2967.jpgMaiwand3https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2966.jpgMaiwand22013-11-12T19:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2013/02/18/gangnam-sushi-house-2013-02/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2654.jpgIMG_2654https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2651.jpgIMG_2651https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2650.jpgIMG_2650https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2649.jpgIMG_2649https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2648.jpgGangnam Monkey BrainsMonkey Brains - seaweed salad and spicy tuna wrapped in avocado and topped with roe.2013-02-27T21:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/12/12/cocktails-20121210/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2500-2.jpgLions TailLion's Tailhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_0042.jpgKing Vittorios CobblerKing Vittorio's Cobblerhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2490.jpgFresa CatrinaFresa Catrinahttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2489.jpgStrawberrys RevivalStrawberry's Revivialhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_2496.jpgCachaca SourCachaça Sour2013-01-18T04:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2013/01/17/kansas-city-restaurants/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0660.jpgPowerAndLightPower & Light's nightlife scene during the day is much less exciting, but you can see what it offers.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0647.jpgNelson-AtkinsI'm not sure what this was supposed to be, but the rest of the Nelson-Atkin's Museum is more awesome.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0632.jpgAmerican Restaurant DuckDuck Breast - part of my tasting menu at The American.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0337.jpgKato Sushi TakeoutKato Sushi Takeout.2013-01-24T00:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/16/filomena-20120812/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2007.jpgFilomena Amaretto and SambucaAmaretto and Sambuca to finish things off. Served with coffee beans for the Sambuca.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2006.jpgFilomena Hazelnut DaquoiseFilomena's Hazelnut Dacquoise was excellent. All the other desserts looked great too (especially the Cookies 'N Cream cake, which looks like a big Oreo).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2005.jpgFilomena Linguini CardinaleCaptionhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2003.jpgFilomena BurrataCaptionhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2002.jpgFilomena AranciniCaptionhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2001.jpgFilomena EggplantCaption2013-01-06T21:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/17/ahh-wednesday/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121017-211720.jpg20121017-211720.jpg2012-12-14T02:37:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/01/new-additions-20120601/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/new-additions-2012-06-011.jpgNew Additions 2012-06-01The latest additions to the collection...2012-12-14T02:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/11/05/fuego-20121103/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2349.jpgFuego Gherkin Fresca...and the Gherkin Frescahttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2342.jpgFuego Mala SuerteMala Suerte...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2348.jpgFuego CevicheClosing it out with a good ceviche.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2347.jpgFuego Tacos Round 2Round two started off with the pork and chicken tacos.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2346.jpgFuego Goat TacoGoat Tacos...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2344.jpgFuego Tongue TacosBeef Tongue Tacos...so good.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2341.jpgFuego GuacamoleSome good, flavorful guac.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2340.jpgFuego Tequila MenuSubstantial amount of tequila options...according to a tweet I received from @FuegoCocina, they've got over 110 of them.2012-11-05T05:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/11/04/againn-closing/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2271.jpgAGAINN DessertAnother new addition to the menu whose name escapes me. Was a sort of pudding drenched in a scotch sauce (I think). Also good stuff. Couldn't decide whether I liked this or the Sticky Toffee Pudding more.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2270.jpgAGAINN Pork BellyAGAINN had changed the menu up and removed the Pork Belly and Cracklin, which was excellent, but had a new pork belly dish, which came with (I believe) crispy kale. It was good, although I missed that apple mash and black pudding in the previous version.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2269.jpgAGAINN SlidersThe Corned Beef Sliders on super buttery buns. These were excellent.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2268.jpgAGAINN AppetizerI wish I remembered what this was....I'm remembering it as ceviche-like. It was recently added to their menu when I last went there, and it was good.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2267.jpgAGAINN Warehouse No 1The Warehouse No. 1, with blood orange and basil-infused Stoli Premyr, Aperol, agave nectar, celery, and Maraschino liqueur. Great cocktail.2012-11-04T18:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/28/new-additions-20121028/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2316.jpgSmoked Porter with ChipotleStone Smoked Porter with Chipotle2012-10-28T20:10:44+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/27/lightfoot-20121021/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2303.jpgLightfoot Pork ShankGives Tommy Floramo's a run for their money...this is the Pork Shank that falls off the bone. I had this the first time I went to Lightfoot, and when I asked for a recommendation, my server came right back to this one. Glad I did the repeat.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2300.jpgLightfoot Fried Green TomatoesFried Green Tomatoes is one of the restaurant's signature dishes, and for good reason. It has not at all changed a year later, and is just as good as the first time I tried it.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2294.jpgLightfoot French Onion SoupEven if French Onion soup isn't your thing, you should try this...it's delicious.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2304.jpgLightfoot Bank SignYep, really used to be a bank.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2305.jpgLightfoot ExteriorThe outside of the restaurant.2012-10-28T01:11:56+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/27/new-additions-2021027/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2315.jpgSchlenkerla MarzenAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen2012-10-28T00:01:25+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/15/cityzen-20121013/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2212.jpgCityZen Petit FoursThe end-of-meal petit fours, sans one.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2210.jpgCityZen Carrot CakeCityZen's take on carrot cake...certainly a creative look.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2209.jpgCityZen Pre-DessertThe dessert before the dessert.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2207.jpgCityZen Cheese PlateFrom left to right: Gorgonzola Cremaficato, Epoisses, Hittasau, Robiola Bosina, Hoja Santa.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2206.jpgCityZen Cheese SelectionGreat selection...the recommendation is one from each row for a total of five per plate.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2205.jpgCityZen Mini BunsThese mini buns were perfectly baked.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2203.jpgCityZen Course 5Grilled Ribeye of Miyazaki Kuroge Beef.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2201.jpgCityZen Course 4Oakleigh Farms Veal and Foie Gras Boudin Blanc.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2200.jpgCityZen Course 3Swarnadwipa Poached Alaskan Halibut.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2197.jpgCityZen BreadFocaccia bread.2012-10-16T21:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/13/update-20121013/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/20121013-164624.jpg20121013-164624.jpg2012-10-14T15:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/10/07/mintwood-place-20121002/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2167.jpgMintwood Place Smokin on the BayouThe Smokin' on the Bayou cocktail.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2174.jpgMintwood Place Baked AlaskaOh look, my dessert is on fire.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2176.jpgMintwood Place DuckDuck "au poivre" with minute sauerkraut.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2169.jpgMintwood Place NibblesThe shishito peppers and and escargot hush puppies.2012-10-07T17:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/09/09/pearl-dive-oyster-palace-20120908/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2083.jpgPearl Dive Pearl CupGreat take on a Pimm's Cup. Recommend.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2085.jpgPearl Dive Pork CheeksNice and tender pork cheeks.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2084.jpgPearl Dive TchoupitoulasMy favorite from the evening...the Tchoupitoulas oyster plate.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_20801.jpgPearl Dive Mariscos de CampechanaAnother great oyster dish...bigger than I was anticipating.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2075.jpgPearl Dive SazeracGood Sazeracs here.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2074.jpgPearl Dive OystersYou can't show up to Pearl Dive and not start out with a few oysters-on-the-half-shell. That would be wrong.2012-09-09T19:51:47+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/30/tonights-cocktail-20120830/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2035.jpgLegion CocktailLegion2012-08-31T02:36:08+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/21/sweet-ginger-20120821/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2025.jpgSweet Ginger Sushi...and the rest of the rolls. Even the pickled ginger was really good.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2024.jpgSweet Ginger Volcano RollThe Volcano Roll...2012-08-22T02:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/19/agora-20120819/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2023.jpgAgora French ToastFrench toast...not much different from the norm here.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2022.jpgAgora Pastirma Eggs BenedictThe Pastirma Eggs Benedict was really tasty...hard to go wrong with Eggs Benedict at brunch.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2020.jpgAgora CilbirCilbir...eggs with yogurt, sumac, and oil.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_20191.jpgAgora OmeletteManchego, basil, and tomato omelette.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2019.jpgAgora OmeletteManchego, basil, and tomato omlette.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2018.jpgAgora LabnehAnother good starter...tangy labneh topped with diced apples.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2017.jpgAgora Patlıcan KözlemeEggplant spread with peppers. Good cold mezze starter.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2016.jpgAgora MimosasEssentially, as many of these as you want (in a two-hour span).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_20151.jpgAgora Brunch MenuThere was pretty much no way I wasn't going to order this option right here.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_2015.jpgAgora Brunch MenuThere was pretty much no way I wouldn't have gone for this option right here.2012-08-21T00:24:48+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/02/dinner-at-fujimar-20120801/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1966.jpgFujimarLongest. Fork. Ever. Fujimar was going for the chopsticks look with their utensils. A little awkward to use, but you'll get over it.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1969.jpgFujimar MonitorsA view of the monitors, including the fish (left) and the sushi chefs (right).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1962.jpgFujimar InteriorTrendy styling inside. This is the back room.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1971.jpgFujimar Lime GardenThe Lime Garden...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1968.jpgFujimar Volcano RollVolcano Roll...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1965.jpgFujimar Ceviche SamplerThe Ceviche Sampler...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1970.jpgFujimar Yamazaki CobblerThe Yamazaki Cobbler...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1960.jpgFujimar Eastern PromiseThe Eastern Promise...2012-08-03T00:18:45+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/08/02/kaz-sushi-bistro-20120801/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1957.jpgKAZ Spicy Tuna RollSpicy Tuna Roll.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1956.jpgKAZ Seared SalmonSeared salmon.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_19541.jpgKAZ Japanese Horse MackerelJapanese horse mackerel with ginger-scallion mixture...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1953.jpgKAZ Ebi with Yuzu TapiocaEbi with yuzu tapioca...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1949.jpgKAZ Scallop with PineappleScallop with pineapple...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1946.jpgKAZ Sake TastingSake Tasting #1.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1947.jpgKAZ Bird's NestThe Bird's Nest special...2012-08-02T15:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/30/new-additions-elderflower-edition-20120730/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1941.jpgElderflower LiqueursMy new bottle...Thatcher's Elderflower Liqueur (left), vs. St. Germain.2012-07-30T19:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/27/blue-ginger-20120703/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1704.jpgBlue Ginger KitchenThe Blue Ginger kitchen working hard.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1727.jpgBlue Ginger ButterfishThe incredible butterfish, served with wasabi oil, soy-lime syrup, and vegetarian soba noodle sushi.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1725.jpgBlue Ginger Szechwan ChickenSzechwan Chicken with Lapchang Sticky Rice and Sautéed Mustard Greens. Served with Garlic-ginger-soy syrup and sweet chile sauce.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1723.jpgBlue Ginger Rack of LambMy rack of lamb.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1721.jpgBlue Ginger Goslings Iced Chai LatteGosling's Gold Iced Chai Latte.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1713.jpgBlue Ginger Charcuterie PlateCharcuterie with delicious foie gras torchon (bottom right).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1717.jpgBlue Ginger Foie Gras ShumaiThe Foie Gras Shumai. The shumai themselves came out in a dim sum bamboo container, and then were moved into the broth.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1707.jpgBlue Ginger Thai Coconut MartiniThai Coconut Martini. "Creamy, spicy, delicious."2012-07-31T15:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/21/new-additions-20120621/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/beety-bastard.jpgBeety BastardThe Beety Bastard - this one calls for Ilegal Mezcal Anejo, red beet syrup, pineapple cardamom soda, citric acid, and heavy cream. Awesome drink with so many great flavors.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1402.jpgPassenger Mother of DragonsThe Targaryens would be proud.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1512.jpgNew Additions 20120620The latest additions to the collection, including a few more bitters.2012-07-26T21:34:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/26/bacon-and-beer-tasting-at-livingsocial-20120722/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1932.jpgLivingSocial Bacon and Beer Dish 2The dates were awesome...I may reproduce them for my next gathering.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1929.jpgLivingSocial Bacon and Beer Dish 1I especially liked the Apple-Onion Confit that went with the turkey bacon...it was made with caraway, yellow onion, Granny Smith apple, jalapenos, bay leaf, celery salt, and other ingredients. Really tasty.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1928.jpgLivingSocial Bacon and Beer Beer 1Snake Dog IPA and Double Dog Double IPA.2012-07-27T16:04:27+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/17/beer-tasting-with-churchkey-and-livingsocial-20120715/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1862.jpgLivingSocial Beer Tasting Last FourThe last four beers. Hard to pick a favorite out of this group, but I'd probably say the HopDevil.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1860.jpgLivingSocial Beer Tasting CharcuterieDon't mind the plating...I put this one together myself. I need to remember to eat before going out to these things.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1852.jpgLivingSocial Beer Tasting First ThreeThe first three brews. My favorite from this round was the Schlenkerla Weizen, in the center.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1875.jpgLivingSocial Beer TastingA veritable professor of beers, 2012-07-18T00:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/06/againn-may-june-2012/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1226.jpgAgainn Islay ScotchFlight of Islay scotch...Ardbeg 10, Bowmore 15, Caol Ila 12, Oban 14...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1396.jpgAgainn Lady MacbethLady Macbeth (with gin)...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1387.jpgAgainn Pimms Cup No 13Pimm's Cup No. 13...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1223.jpgAgainn God of WarGod of War...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1399.jpgAgainn Sticky Toffee PuddingGreat ending...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1398.jpgAgainn Special CheesecakeAgainn's test cheesecake...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1392.jpgAgainn Lamb RumpGreat lamb dish...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1391.jpgAgainn Pork BellyIf pork belly is on the menu, I'm probably getting it...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1224.jpgAgainn Salmon FishcakesGood fishcakes appetizer...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1390.jpgAgainn OystersLove me some oysters...2012-07-18T19:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/12/tiki-mixology-with-jon-arroyo-20120711/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1821.jpgLivingSocial Arroyo and TeamJon Arroyo (center) and team. They certainly set the tiki mood that evening. Apologies for the blurriness.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/queens-park-swizzle.jpgLivingSocial Queen's Park SwizzleQueen's Park Swizzle - they made one of these to demonstrate how to make a swizzle utilizing an actual wooden swizzle stick (not the plastic straw most are familiar with).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/painkiller.jpgLivingSocial PainkillerPainkiller - the other drinks were prepared by Arroyo and his team, but we made these ourselves.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/scorpion.jpgLivingSocial ScorpionScorpionhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/mai-tai.jpgLivingSocial Mai TaiMai Taihttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/zombie.jpgLivingSocial ZombieZombiehttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1805.jpgLivingSocial 918 F Street BarThe LivingSocial 918 F Street Bar...decked out with tikiness.2012-07-13T15:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/12/america-eats-20120626/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1629.jpgAmerica Eats BookMother Mason, by Bess Streeter Aldrich.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_16272.jpgAmerica EatsWhat a great ending.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1627.jpgIMG_1627https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1623.jpgAmerica Eats BBQ Beef Short RibsShort Ribs...Excellent.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1621.jpgAmerica Eats Vermicelli Way better than regular mac and cheese.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1615.jpgAmerica Eats SwitchelThe Switchel.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1612.jpgAmerica Eats Milk and ChipsGreat sides for the PBJFG.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1610.jpgAmerica Eats PBJ with Foie GrasSo, so good. https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1609.jpgAmerica Eats GritsGreat recommendation from my server, Lavon.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1605.jpgAmerica Eats Oyster Garnishes...and garnishes.2012-07-12T23:01:53+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/12/district-of-pi-10-july-2012/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1827.jpgDistrict of Pi KirkwoodMy Kirkwood pizza. Thanks Stephen!https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1824.jpgDistrict of Pi PapyrusPapyrus cocktail...a unique recipe.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1825.jpgDistrict of Pi Pi BitesPi Bites2012-07-12T20:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/12/finz-20120708/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1798.jpgFinz StoutGood beer selection as well.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1780.jpgFinz Ocean FlowerThe Ocean Flower.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1797.jpgFinz Cookie PieAwesome close to the dinner.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1793.jpgFinz Black and White TunaWhat a great dish this was. I'll probably be getting it next time I am in Salem.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1790.jpgFinz Apple-Cinnamon GuacamoleI'm a big fan of guacamole, and this version was creative and delicious.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1788.jpgFinz Baked Goat CheeseGreat Mediterranean touch to the meal.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1785.jpgFinz Tuna TartareSo good...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1787.jpgFinz Wasabi-Stoli OystersFresh oysters with a twist.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1802.jpgFinzView of the Finz deck.2012-07-12T05:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/07/10/nh-cocktail-party-20120630/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1664.jpgIMG_1664https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1641.jpgIMG_1641https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_16651.jpgIMG_1665https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1665.jpgIMG_16652012-07-13T16:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/23/sumo-sushi-and-sake-20120622/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1571.jpgLivingSocial Sumo MeThe author with the champs. Man, I'm in good shape.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1570.jpgLivingSocial Sumo Ice CreamI broke mine open before I got the shot :(https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1548.jpgLivingSocial Sumo SmashSumo Smash cocktail.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1562.jpgLivingSocial Sumo AlbacoreFresh albacore - a favorite of mine - with a tangy citrus ponzu sauce.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1561.jpgLivingSocial California RollA great California Roll. I don't normally get these since they're done everywhere, but I'd get this one again.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1540.jpgLivingSocial Sumo Tartare and ShrimpTuna tartare on the left, tempura shrimp on the right.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1529-edit.jpgLivingSocial Sumo DirectorDirector of US Sumo Open, Andrew Freund, explaining Sumo to the audience.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1524.jpgLivingSocial Sumo SashimiWhitefish sashimi in yuzu salsa. Good starter.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1520.jpgLivingSocial Sumo MeuThe menu for the evening.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1519.jpgLivingSocial Sumo RingMy view of the Sumo ring.2012-07-09T20:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/about/2012-06-18T22:51:40+00:00weekly0.6https://beneats.com/2012/06/15/french-cooking-class-20120527/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1331.jpgLivingSocial French Bread PuddingA good dessert to end our French meal.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1329.jpgLivingSocial French Cod Finished...the final product.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1326.jpgLivingSocial French Chef Bernard...Chef Bernard Henry demonstrating proper fish cooking technique...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1325.jpgLivingSocial French Fennel PrepFennel cooking...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1315.jpgLivingSocial French Wine...drinking wine while cooking helps the process...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1317.jpgLivingSocial French Lamb Skewers Tapenade FinishedThe lamb skewers plated. They came out medium rare, and were excellent.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1314.jpgLivingSocial French Tapenade...tapenade...so tasty. I was eating it right out of this bowl before it got plated...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1313.jpgLivingSocial French Lamb Skewers PrepLamb getting its seasoning on...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1312.jpgLivingSocial French Zuke-Basil Soup Finished...and the finished product. Tasty Zucchini-Basil Soup.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1309.jpgLivingSocial French Zuke-Basil Soup Cooking...sweating the onions and garlic...2012-06-15T21:08:36+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/15/bitters-class-20120613/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_14661.jpgBitters VarietiesA few varieties of bitters developed by Libations Bar School. I was a fan of the second one from the left...reminded me of allspice dram (or Christmas).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1466.jpgBitters VarietiesA few varieties of bitters developed by Libations Bar School.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_14641.jpgEasy BittersCinnamon and Grains of Paradise...just to show how easy it is to develop bitters.2012-06-16T00:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/12/cocktails-early-june-2012/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1454.jpgConsolation Prize IngredientsThe ingredients for Consolation Prize...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1456.jpgConsolation Prize CocktailMy Consolation Prize...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1445.jpgBully Boy CocktailThe Bully Boy. Good cocktail...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1443.jpgBully Boy IngredientsIngredients for my take on the Bully Boy...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1441.jpgIMG_1441My version of Alex's Sour...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1440.jpgAlex's Sour IngredientsThe ingredients for my version of Alex's Sour...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1438.jpgEl Diablo CocktailEl Diablo...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1437.jpgEl Diablo IngredientsIngredients for the El Diablo...2012-06-19T15:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/23/dinner-at-das-ethiopian-20120522/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1258.jpgIMG_1258https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1257.jpgIMG_12572012-06-10T14:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/25/cafe-milano-the-place-to-go-for-international-intrigue/2012-06-10T14:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/01/bacon-cocktail-5/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1244.jpgIMG_12442012-06-10T14:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/04/zaytinya-may-june-2012/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1369.jpgCorfu Buck...Corfu Buck.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1201.jpgClean MondayClean Monday...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1205.jpgBaba Ghannouge...Baba Ghannouge.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_12071.jpgSnail Kibbeh...Snail Kibbeh...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1207.jpgSnail Kibbeh...and Snail Kibbeh.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1206.jpgOctopus Santorini...Octopus Santorini...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1208.jpgLamb Kleftico...Lamb Kleftico...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1209.jpgKibbeh NayehKibbeh Nayeh...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1203.jpgOlive Oil"Zaytinya" means "olive oil" in Turkish, according to Zaytinya's website. The bread pictured can be used to pick up most of the mezze.2012-06-10T14:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/04/osaka-sushi-may-june-2012/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1385.jpgReggie's Roll...Reggie's Roll.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1384.jpgJerry's Roll...Jerry's Roll...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1383.jpgFoby's RollFoby's Rollhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1342.jpgOsaka Sushi Plate 2...and some of the special rolls.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1341.jpgOsaka Sushi Plate 1A selection of nigri, along with an order of spicy tuna roll.2012-06-10T14:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/07/vidalia-20120606/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1414.jpgVidalia WisteriaThe Wisteria...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1408.jpgVidalia Tobacco RoadThe Tobacco Road...it's tough to tell but it's slightly red...sort of looks like a Roy Rogers.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1419.jpgVidalia Peanut Butter SmorePeanut Butter S'more...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1420.jpgVidalia Pecan PieThe Georgia Pecan Pie...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1416.jpgVidalia OnionThe Vidalia Onion side dish...I don't always eat all my side, but this time I did.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1418.jpgVidalia Bison Short RibsBison Short Ribs...so good...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1415.jpgVidalia Duck BreastGreat duck...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1412.jpgVidalia Hamachi CrudoTasty hamachi dish...hit my fish fix.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1413.jpgVidalia Foie GrasGreat foie gras. I'd get this one again.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_14111.jpgVidalia Pork TrotterPork, egg, bearnaise, apple butter, grits...so many flavors working so well together. This pork trotter was excellent.2012-06-10T14:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/26/new-additions-20120526/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1284.jpgIMG_12842012-06-01T22:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/06/01/food-truck-tour-20120601/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tops-trucks-bratwurst.jpgTops Trucks BratwurstOne tasty brat...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/halal-grill-combo-platter.jpgHalal Grill Combo PlatterReally good combo platter...I'd get this again.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1365.jpgL'Enfant Food TrucksThis time around, I tried the offerings from Tops Trucks (in red, with the "Homemade Sausages" sign), and Halal Grill (green truck to the right of Tops).https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lenfant-food-trucks.jpgLEnfant Food TrucksFood trucks location, in red...2012-06-04T19:17:43+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/31/yellow-chartreuse-cocktails-20120531/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walk-of-shame-rock-ben-edition.jpgWalk of Shame-Rock Ben EditionHere's what this version of the Walk of Shame-Rock looked like...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walk-of-shame-rock-ben-edition-ingredients.jpgWalk of Shame-Rock Ben Edition IngredientsIngredients for this variation of the Walk of Shame-Rock...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/monks-mule.jpgMonk's MuleThe finished Monk's Mule...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/monks-mule-ingredients.jpgMonk's Mule IngredientsMy ingredidents for the Monk's Mule...2012-06-01T09:37:35+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/31/beer-cocktails-20120530/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1354.jpgGaarden of Babylon IngredientsMy ingredients for the Gaarden of Babylon...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1353.jpgBlack-White & TikiTasty and chocolatey (sans chocolate?)https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1352.jpgBlack-White-Tiki IngredientsThe ingredients for this version of the Black-White & Tiki...2012-06-01T05:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/29/cocktail-night-20120528/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1346.jpgGunshop FizzA tasty and complex drink. You put in some work for this one, but it's worth it.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1345.jpgGunshop Fizz IngredientsThis one is a little complex...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1344.jpgSour HassIt even looks smooth...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1343.jpgSour Hass IngredientsReplaced plain simple syrup with homemade habanero-ginger syrup2012-05-29T16:45:17+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/27/james-beard-foundation-cocktail-roundup-33/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/paddington.jpgPaddington2012-05-28T03:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/21/protip-absinthe-misto/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_11601.jpgIMG_11602012-05-27T06:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/26/flavored-simple-syrups-ginger-habanero-11/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1300.jpgIMG_1300https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1299.jpgIMG_12992012-05-27T05:55:02+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/26/food-truck-tour-20120525/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/afghan-food-truck.jpgAfghan Food TruckMmmm....mantu.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mojo-truck-and-chivito.jpgMojo Truck and ChivitoThe Mojo Truck with helpful ordering directions, and the Chivito sandwich before I dug into it.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/metro-center-food-trucks.jpgMetro Center Food TrucksPlenty of choices at Metro Center too, and they certainly know how to brand. There's even Spanish tapas available...no "roach coaches" here!https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1267.jpgBall or Nothing Meatball PlatterThe Meatball Platter in all its glory.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ball-or-nothing1.jpgBall or NothingTrendy branding and awesome menu on the Ball or Nothing truck.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1263.jpgFood Trucks McPherson 2...and these were the trucks on the north side of the park.https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1268.jpgFood Trucks McPherson 1What to choose, what to choose...https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/food-trucks-mcpherson1.jpgFood Trucks McPhersonhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/food-trucks-mcpherson.jpgFood Trucks McPherson2012-05-26T13:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/24/food-trucks/2012-05-26T10:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/23/afghan-food/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn0086-small.jpgDSCN0086 - Smallhttps://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn0085-small.jpgDSCN0085 - Small2012-05-27T05:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/21/fiery-pomegranate-margarita/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1171-edit-2.jpgIMG_1171 edit 22012-05-25T21:54:25+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.com/2012/05/21/flavored-simple-syrups/https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_11671.jpgIMG_1167https://beneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1167.jpgIMG_11672012-05-25T21:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://beneats.comdaily1.02014-05-27T16:50:18+00:00