Steamed Spicy Pork Dumplings at Haiku

Steamed Spicy Pork Dumplings a photo by pjpink on Flickr.

These pork dumplings from Haiku were perfect fare for a cold winter's night. The wrappers, delicate; the pork, tasty; the sauce, hot and spicy.

If only the heating unit for the restaurant had been able to keep up with the heat of the dumplings...

Leviathan

Leviathan a photo by pjpink on Flickr.

I'm sure we paid way too much for this wine at Morton's (thank goodness for gift cards!), but Leviathan was a lovely and bold red. Kick ass!

Sugar Shack Donuts

Sugar Shack Donuts a photo by pjpink on Flickr.

Yummy, yummy! Sugar Shack Donuts are awesome. Featured here are chocolate glazed, red velvet, and green fairies (with an absinthe drizzle).

Supposed Cassoulet

Supposed Cassoulet a photo by pjpink on Flickr.

When we visited Max's on Broad right after they opened, I was delighted that this Belgium/French establishment featured Cassoulet on the menu. The description stated the following:

Cassoulet - duck leg confit, pork belly, sausage, white beans, fried sage, braised kale

I could not wait to order it. The photo above is what I was served. Sausage, check; kale, check; pork belly, check. A teaspoon of duck confit and two white beans. The rest all carrots, onions, and celery in a soupy broth. So disappointing.

I took most of it home with me, added some tomato paste and served it over pasta the next evening.

Granted, these guys were just opened and I have heard good reports on their other entrees, but if you advertise cassoulet and you list the ingredients, please present something that matches the description.

Huevos Kuba

Huevos Kuba a photo by pjpink on Flickr.

Brunch at Kuba Kuba. Yummy! Don't forget to enjoy a limeade or some Cuban coffee.