Sometimes you go out for a big meal in New York City.  Perhaps you grabbed some incredible meatloaf at Eatery NYC.  Or enjoyed the cheese plate at Artisanal.  Or maybe, just maybe, you ate your way through an entire 5 Napkin Burger.  You are full, sated and very happy.  But, as it’s only 8:30pm or so, you just aren’t done for the evening. In the s

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Oscar’s Pub & Grill (1712 W. Pierce St.) is located in a neighborhood known for its Mexican and Southeast Asian restaurants. So the fact that its specialty is all-American hamburgers is a bit of a novelty in and of itself. Oscar’s casual setting has recently been renovated, but it retains a vintage ornamental tin ceiling. Expect to find low prices—the basic burger, 8 ounces of Angus beef, includes mighty fine homemade fries for just $5. Others have “big” names and slightly higher prices ($6.50-$6.75), including the Big Hongo, Big Aloha, Big Foot and Big Gringo. The specialty is the Big O ($7.25), which adds chipotle jack cheese, smoked Gouda, bacon, chorizo and a few slices of jalapeño, as well as a small side of guacamole. Other Full Post…

Anyone who wants to open a restaurant in today’s hyper-competitive market had better seize on a niche, and halfway through my visit to Cuatro Burrito and Taco Bar, I figured out where this spot fits in: This, diners, is where you’ll want to go for inexpensive late-night dining if you’re in the mood for something besides pizza.Who/What?: The new spot resides in what was once-upon-a-time the Kirkwood Corner Café and, more recently, Zen Sushi and Noodle Bar. Sean Wilson, who was recently named Des Moines’ Top Chef in a competition hosted by DSM Magazine, is the chef; he also oversees the kitchen across the hall at the Kirkwood Lounge.

Ambience: Currently, the stark, hard-edged milieu seems a better spot to end a night (when you’re already happy and suddenly hungry), than begin one.

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A throwback to the classic days of train service, your journey aboard Colorado’s Royal Gorge Route Railroad includes spectacular scenery and gourmet dining. Your 2 to 3-hour, 24-mile round trip, train ride and culinary travel adventure combines scenery and history with a culinary celebration.

One of Colorado’s most popular destination attractions and top attraction in Canon City, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is located 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs and 2 hours south of Denver. Sin

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In addition to its original destination in West Allis and a second site at the Milwaukee Public Market, West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe recently added a third location on the East Side (2974 N. Oakland Ave., in the former Bella’s Fat Cat). This version differs from the others in that it offers a café and deli and tables at which to sit. The good list of deli sandwiches includes standards like roast beef, pastrami and a Reuben. You can also design your own sandwich. Or you could try poutine (Canadian-style french fries with gravy) accompanied by a Usinger’s brat. The shop also offers a selection of cheeses and its own line of marinated vegetables, including okra, asparagus and green beans—all of the fixings for the perfect Bloody Mary. Full Post…