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Drunken Noodles: Pad Kee Mow
Having recently traveled to Las Vegas for work, one of the restaurants I found myself in more than a few times over 11 days was Wazuzu in Encore. The Pan-Asian spot draws flavor and menu inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. Late work nights (and late party nights) called for a one dish fix — … Continue reading
Squid Ink Pasta with Fiery Shrimp
We had planned a cooking date night for a few weeks before we found ourselves at Chelsea Market in New York City, browsing the fresh seafood station. Rows of raw fish, shiny scallops, glistening oysters and lanky squid were on display on beds of ice — but we were looking for the shrimp. Previous trips the … Continue reading
Green Pepper? No.. Red Pepper: A New Appreciation of Chinese Food
Let me start by saying that I am no expert on “real” Chinese food. I have not been to China, nor are there many sit-down Chinese restaurants in Buffalo that I have been too. HOWEVER, if I had to put money on it, I would say that Red Pepper, located in Amherst, NY across from … Continue reading
Camembert Jam Bites
Easter might be our favorite holiday in the Rookie Chef family. Growing up, we would spend hours in the kitchen with our parents prepping for for the whole family to come over on Easter Sunday to spend time together with a great meal. This year, we ventured to our uncle’s house for dinner — with … Continue reading
Veggie Pesto Pizza
Living in New York City is like living in the pizza capital of the world. Sure, we have the gold standard when it comes to thin-sliced pies that you can grab in any neighborhood in the city — but don’t count out Chicago-style and every other variety in between. You can get it all here. … Continue reading
Quinoa Israeli Salad
While winter brings along delicious meals like hearty soups and casseroles, I’ve been craving something fresher. Summer salads, although usually saved for warmer months are a really quick and easy way to lighten up your meals when it’s chilly. This week, we made a Quinoa Israeli Salad — a chilled and healthy alternative for a dinner … Continue reading
Local Eats: Kuni’s – Buffalo
“Why go to the same restaurant over and over again when you can go somewhere new and inventive in an area that has new restaurants opening left and right?” This is what I am constantly asking myself when making plans to go out to dinner. I find dinner plans to be the best and worst … Continue reading
Snack of the Month | Snyder’s Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks
So I am not GF or Vegan or Vegetarian or anything, but man-o-man do I love Snyder’s Gluten Free Pretzels. A few of my friends are GF and introduced me to these wonders. I don’t know why but they’re my new favorite snack for sure. They are crunchier than a regular pretzel stick and I … Continue reading
Tasteful Thoughts: Josh Smith of SATO
Ever since founding Rookie Chef in 2013, it’s been a goal of ours to talk with and learn from the veterans in the business — the actual chefs and professionals who make the culinary world their life. In our inaugural interview, we spoke with Joshua M. Smith — the owner of SATO, a modern Japanese restaurant … Continue reading
