Restaurant Grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: All-American What I ate: A shrimp caesar salad How I would describe the meal: earthy, organic, and hearty Who I went with: My dad, my Uncle Dan, and Michelle What I liked about this meal: The lettuce was really fresh. I think they actually stored it properlyContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Pearl Street Grill and Brewery”
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Restaurant Review: The Poked Yolk
Restaurant grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: American What I ate: Breakfast burrito with egg, chorizo, onion, red and green peppers inside. Sour cream, salsa, and breakfast potatoes on the side. How I would describe the meal: quick, yummy, tasty Who I went with: My mom and Aunt “Deb” Debbie What I liked about this meal:Continue reading “Restaurant Review: The Poked Yolk”
Recipe: Firecracker Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce
Recipe grade: ★★★★★ I first discovered this recipe at the Skunk and Goat Tavern in northeast Pennsylvania while getting my culinary certificate at Mercyhurst University! – Chef Genevieve The dish in three words: spicy, fantastic, easy-to-make Cooking Partner: My mom What I liked about this recipe: It is a good combo all together. The bangContinue reading “Recipe: Firecracker Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce”
Restaurant Review: Waterstone Grill
Restaurant grade: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Type of cuisine: High casual What I ate: pan seared jumbo sea scallops, green beans, and saffron risotto How I would describe the meal: fabulous!!! Who I went with: My dad and my cousin Eric What I liked about this meal: The scallops were well seasoned and had a good sauce. TheContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Waterstone Grill”
Restaurant Review: Olive Garden
Restaurant grade: B Type of cuisine: Italian What I ate: Salad, breadsticks, and gluten-free rotini with cheesy marinara sauce and chicken Three words to describe the meal: Good, slippery, definitely delicious Who I went with: My mom and my friend Deja What I liked about this meal: It’s good for gluten-free people who love pasta.Continue reading “Restaurant Review: Olive Garden”
Restaurant Review: Gate House
Restaurant grade: A What I ate: The Kodak wood fired pizza and the eggplant french fries with marinana and asiago cheese The meal in three words: tasty, seasonal, earthy Who I went with: My mom What I liked about this meal: The size of the eggplant fries and the fresh basil on the pizza. WhatContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Gate House”
Recipe: Fettuccine with Vodka Sauce
Recipe grade: A+ The dish in three words: rich, creamy hard work Cooking Partners: My sister Lauren and her boyfriend Tyler What I liked about this recipe: The sauce is perfect. Tyler did not overdo it with the salt and the onions. The pasta was also well done. The sauce is rich. What I wouldContinue reading “Recipe: Fettuccine with Vodka Sauce”
Restaurant Review: Jack Rabbit
Restaurant grade: D What I ate: Caesar’s salad and chicken on the bone The meal in three words: fresh, bland, earthy Who I went with: My dad and my Uncle Dan What I liked about this meal: The salad is perfect. The dressing was a good amount. What I would change about this meal: TheContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Jack Rabbit”
Restaurant Review: Arriba Tortilla
“Best queso in town!” – Chef Genevieve Restaurant grade: A What I ate: A chicken quesadilla and queso dip The meal in three words: delicious, too spicy, tasteful Who I went with: My dad What I liked about this meal: The flavor and the texture were great. What I would change about this meal: ItContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Arriba Tortilla”
A Chef's Life by Genevieve 