Dinner Clubs
by Chrysa Smith.
Take Me to the River
by Chrysa SmithI'm sitting at my computer watching it rain. I just know that someday, sometime soon, the signs of light and life will return to Southeastern PA and I'll be first in line for the season's first available shot at al fresco dining.Where to go to combine the beauty of nature with the beauty of a good meal? Well naturally, one has to go down to the river---the Delaware River that is.Two [...]
Wining and Dining
I love a nice red with a twang. Once my pallette matured, so did my tastes in beverages. If you're drinking Now, I don't mean to criticize those sweet, light, white wine drinkers. But really, I can't take them seriously. I mean, I love a good, cold Pino Grigio on a summer's night; and an oaky Chardonnay can fit the bill with some dishes. But I must admit, I did giggle under my [...]
Dining Deals
by Chrysa SmithLike a good meal, who doesn't love a good deal, right?And yes, they can be found for eateries where you don't have to order your meal by number. Check out these ideas:www.opentable.com. Next reservation, make it online. It doesn't even matter if it's last minute (well, there is a cut-off within maybe an hour or less before the reservation). Just log on, register for an account and start making reservations. Once [...]
Literate Dining
by Chrysa SmithMy husband and I share a brain.Yep, I'm the right side; he's got the left covered.I'm the classic romantic dreamer---writer, lover of beauty, nature, philosophy. I can get lost in my thoughts, dreams, head.He, on the other hand, is a pragmatist. He's got an accounting degree, his own business and a whole bunch of deals thrown into the air at once like a Vaudeville juggler. He's bottom-line, financially-anchored, better with figures [...]
Eating Close
By Chrysa SmithAs a NYC food snob who resides in the Pennsylvania burbs, it’s taken me awhile to accumulate a list of favorite dining halls. I get into Center City maybe six or more times a year, NYC maybe about the same. That’s where my search for great eats began—inner city. But with a travelling husband, years as a soccer mom and mother to two mini-poos, much of my eating out happens within [...]
Welcome to Gastronomic Grumblings
By Chrysa SmithI’m a foodie.Alright, it’s self-proclaimed. I’ve never owned or even worked in a restaurant. I’ve never studied in a real culinary program. And I must confess that when I come across a recipe calling for more than 20 ingredients, I keep on going. But, when those self-discovery gurus ask you to think about what it is that you really love, food is always high on the list.Why spend time reading and [...]