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Hawksworth by David Hawksworth

Chef David Hawksworth will be one of the featured chefs at the ICCA Culinary Immersion in Vancouver from September 22 - 23, 2016. He self describes his first restaurant as "contemporary Canadian Cuisine".  Through his European training and techniques with a focus on local ingredients and Canadian ingredients that are both organic and sustainable, Hawksworth... read more

Chambar: Civilized Debauchery

  Chef Schuermans hails from Belgium where he completed his culinary degree.  His apprenticeship was with ‘La Villa Lorraine’ (two star Michelin), and went on to work as Chef de Partie for ‘Comme Chez Soi’ (three star Michelin for 20 years).  Schauermans went on to a position in Australia and New York before settling in... read more

The Osprey Tavern

This was a visit to Osprey for brunch although we have been several times for their great happy hour.  The brunch menu had a great variety of small plates and entrees as well as sides and baked goods to choose from. Their Arancini and Ciabatta Stick, shaved Bresola and Garlic Oil served with pizza dough... read more

Highlands Bar & Grill

This restaurant is best described as "French technique meets Southern ingredients" in a refined atmosphere set in the deep South.  Serving only dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the husband and wife team have created the go-to spot in Birmingham for special occasions, business occasions, and refined dining for locals. Frank is a celebrated chef who has... read more

Gravy

This restaurant makes their own amazing breakfast sausage and it is the bomb. They also make their gravy from this sausage. The scrambles are also excellent as is the french toast made with challah bread - quite tasty. Gravy is very Portland with its fresh and local commitments.

Hot Suppa!

Hot Suppa! owners/brothers Moses and Alec Sabina set out on a journey to discover mom and pop diners with regional cuisines and what made them successful.  The result is Hot Suppa, an eclectic Southern style diner of sorts serving breakfast all day in addition to lunch and dinner.  The establishment also has a full bar and boasts... read more

Root & Bone in Alphabet City, New York City

Chef Owners Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth both found successful careers in kitchens throughout Miami before deciding to venture to New York to bring their love of Southern cuisine to the Big Apple.  The settled on the up and coming Alphabet City neighborhood, what was once a crime ridden area now boasts unique eateries and a... read more