Palace Resort Mignon's Crab Cakes

There’s always a party in Biloxi, Mississippi

Planning to visit Mississippi’s Gulf Coast? It seems there’s always a party or some type of celebration happening in Biloxi, Mississippi and with parties comes food – lots of food. For my dining dollar, I vote for Mignon’s Steaks and Seafood restaurant inside the Palace Casino Resort.

Mignon appetizers

When on the Gulf Coast, eat like the locals. The locals like crab cakes. The Crab Cake Mignon is full of jumbo lump crab meat, shallots and herbs, served with a pool of remoulade sauce and priced at $14 for two sweet tasting crab cakes. Read More »

Zankou Chicken: Yet another reason to move to L.A.

I posted two short sentences on Twitter the other day, and got the following responses: “You suck.” “I hate you.” “JUST STOP IT.”

What could I have tweeted that would elicit such vitriol? Here’s what I said:

“Zankou Chicken, extra garlic sauce, pickled turnips. Don’t be jealous.”

Because if you are a Zankou Chicken lover, you know this: One of the most painful things to hear is that someone else is sinking their teeth into that crispy chicken slathered in garlic sauce, and you’re not. Read More »

Step off the beaten path of the local Scottsdale dining scene to the family-friendly, relaxed restaurant located inside The Phoenician, the AAA Four-Diamond Il Terrazzo.  Contemporary and traditional influences merge to create a quintessential American-Italian restaurant experience at Il Terrazzo.

Old World dining at Il Ferazzo inside The Phoenician in Scottsdale.

I had already enjoyed the on-site Relish Burger Bistro with my daughter and son-in-law the day before, so on a quiet February Sunday night, we stopped by Il Terrazzo and the service was almost as yummy as the meal.

Of course, when in Scottsdale, take advantage of the amazing weather by requesting an al fresco Italiano dining on the patio.

Unfortunately, my visit was on a brisk February evening, so we opted for the inside dining at Il Terazzo, featuring Old-World dark wood tables and chairs with the bar in the corner. Read More »

FREE pancakes, for a good cause.

In case you’re looking for another holiday to celebrate, Tuesday, February 28th is National Pancake Day at IHOP. The best thing about this holiday is that it requires no gifts, cards or expensive bouquets of flowers. All it requires is an appetite for pancakes. FREE pancakes. And the icing on the (pan)cake – it’s all for charity. What’s not to like? Here’s how it works: On February 28, 2012, guests from around the country are invited to enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes at participating IHOP restaurants. In return, pancake lovers are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities. Did I mention FREE PANCAKES? Read More »