Category: Dinner

Putting my money where my mouth is

I spent a little time Sunday afternoon at an event at Mingle.  It was a fundraiser for Kathy Sheehan's campaign for mayor and there were familiar faces present as well as some local food items from our DelSo peeps, All Good Bakers, The Cheese Traveler, Tilldale Farms and, of course, Mingle. I have no personal … Continue reading Putting my money where my mouth is →

Creamy fettucine with leeks and bacon

My middle son and I have continued our monthly new recipe explorations, despite my not being more consistent about sharing our exploits with you all.  Last month we stepped away from Bon Appetit because everything was so damn holiday-centric and attempted Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu, a recipe we found in Cucina Italiana.  Of course, … Continue reading Creamy fettucine with leeks and bacon →

12 Days of Christmas – Dining Delso

The 9th day of Christmas would be the ideal time to visit the big sister on the block - Nicole's Restaurant.  This family run spot is most definitely an established business in the DelSo, really, it's practically an institution.  Established in 1986 (!), Nicole's has long been a consistently great spot for a romantic dinner … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas – Dining Delso →

12 Days of Christmas – Dining DelSo

On the 8th day it was time to check out the bar(tenders) at a favorite neighborhood joint - New World Bistro Bar.  This place has been such a huge asset to the DelSo area.  Seriously, it probably single-handedly started the resurgence of Delaware Avenue when it opened a few years back.  I think the appeal … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas – Dining DelSo →

12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo

On the seventh day, God rested, right?  Well, on the 7th day of Christmas, so did I - at Mingle, that is.  Here's how it went down... Following a fun run and a delicious cocktail, I knew I needed to get back to the DelSo, park my car for the night and walk somewhere to … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining DelSo →