Friday, October 04, 2024

Siete

My little niece recently became gluten-free and dairy free (not by choice).  During the initial adjustment phase, my mother, and her mother, both basically bought every snack food, baked good, alternative pasta/milk/baking mixes, etc that they could find.  Most, my niece was uninterested in.  And thus, the rest of us greatly increased our gluten-free and dairy free product intake.  Not that I minded really, as I love trying things, even when they...
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Thursday, October 03, 2024

The Common Man Roadside Donuts

The Common Man is a chain of restaurants (and Inns) around New England.  I've reviewed their event catering before, when they catered a reception in honor of my grandmother.  Much like dining at the restaurant, I found it a bit hit or miss, and mostly forgettable.   The Common Man also runs several fast casual locations at highway rest stops, known as The Common Man Roadside.  These venues have coffee shops with all your standard espresso drinks...
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Ho Ho Té, NYC

Ho Ho Té is a bubble tea and snack store in NY in midtown.  They have no website, and I think they operate primarily for delivery and tourists who stumble in.  I got a chance to try out a dessert from them this summer, when I was visiting and ordering sushi on DoorDash, and took advantage of the "add a treat" feature to add on a treat from a nearby business.  I know little else about the place, other than that they have a number of taro items, which...
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Monday, September 30, 2024

PLNT Burger

When you think of vegan food, you most likely don't think of burgers, fries, and shakes.  At least, I don't.  I think of generally more healthy cuisine, with a focus around whole plants and vegetables.  But ... it makes sense that vegans want indulgent comfort food too.  Enter: PLNT Burger.  Basically akin to Shake Shack or your favorite burger joint, but, entirely vegan."Our menu is 100% plant-based, kosher and delicious."They aren't trying...
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