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
“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
After a long day at the beach, while on our inaugural Rookie Chef Road Trip to Cape Cod, the foodie team and I were very excited about a nice sit down dinner in Chatham. Less than a 30 minute drive a couple towns over, we walked the quaint streets of Chatham ahead of dinner, stopping … Continue reading
This year was an exciting one for us at Rookie Chef. New eats, new treats and our first Rookie Chef Summer Trip, this year to Cape Cod — a spot we had yet to venture. The seafood, sunshine and beach were all appealing and we couldn’t wait to share our adventure with you. Staying in … Continue reading
If there’s one thing to know about Rookie Chef — we know how to brunch. Known as the “Little Poland” of the borough, Greenpoint boasts a solid restaurant scene with stellar brunch offerings. This week’s stop was around the corner in Greenpoint, Brooklyn at Anella. Labled a “New American” restaurant, Anella’s current menu features some favorites including … Continue reading
Sometimes some of the best places to grab a quick bite when hunger strikes are random spots you happen to wander into. Sips & Bites in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is just that type of place. A couple months back, the Rookie Chef crew spotted S&B down the block and decided to give it a try. The … Continue reading
Kathryn and I discovered the magical world of Vietnamese food about three summers ago when a colleague of Kathryn’s introduced her to the glorious, Pho 99 in Buffalo. Now this section of town is where it starts to get a little sketchy. Half of the time when visiting Pho 99, one might be worried to leave … Continue reading
