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Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Rhubarb
Rhubarb is on the rise in my garden — and at OpenTable restaurants. A springtime favorite, rhubarb is as diverse as it is delicious, finding its way into pies, pickles, and preserves. Two facts about rhubarb that intrigue me: Its stems are edible, though its leaves are poisonous (!), and the word rhubarb is slang [...]
Trending in Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Carrots
Some wonderful friends have just moved back to New York after spending time in San Francisco, and we visited their new digs yesterday. On the wall was a list of restaurants they must try, and it included ABC Kitchen. I insisted they order ABC’s now-famous roasted carrot and avocado salad. As a result, I find [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Arugula Salad
High spring is serious salad season. Some of the greatest greens are best enjoyed right now, including arugula. Its delicate leaves and a pleasant peppery flavor make this a great complement to sweet and savory ingredients. Also called rocket, arugula is winning rave reviews from OpenTable diners. * The Bay House, Naples, Florida: “The BLT shellfish [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Fava Beans
Fava beans are twice the work that other beans are — literally. You have to peel them two times! So, when I serve these straight out of the garden, I throw a peel-your-own-fava-beans cocktail party. I’m not even kidding. It seriously takes that much work to prep them, at least in the volume that we [...]
Dining Poll: Do You Make Healthier Choices When You Dine Outdoors?
When it’s cold outside, all I want to do is dine in a warm restaurant, maybe one with a fireplace, and eat comforting — and rich — dishes like pasta bolognese or coq au vin. But, when dining while perched on a patio, soaking up the sun or sitting under the stars during spring or [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddlehead ferns are another beloved blink-and-you’ll-miss-them springtime treat. There are different kinds of fiddlehead ferns, but only several are actually edible. Local to several areas in North America, including the Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S., restaurants on OpenTable are serving this wild treat to the delight of diners. * 80 Thoreau, Concord, Massachusetts: [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Soft-Shell Crabs
The weather has been wacky this spring, particularly on the East Coast. Back in February, there were days during which the temperatures reached well into the 80s. A lot of my fellow New Yorkers enjoyed this, though the Master Gardener in me considers it a sign of the ecological apocalypse. One happy by-product of this [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Reviews: Ramps
Spring officially sprung last week, and one of its hallmark ingredients that most excites chefs and diners alike are ramps. Also known as wild leeks, garlicky ramps can be served dozens of different ways. Actually, there are probably hundreds of ways to enjoy them. See what diners are saying about ramps in select OpenTable reviews from the last [...]
Trending on Recent OpenTable Restaurant Reviews: Asparagus Salad
Spring hasn’t yet officially sprung, but asparagus is springing up at OpenTable restaurants, starring in salads! See what diners are saying about this fresh twist on a perennial favorite in select OpenTable reviews from the last seven days! * Bijoux, Dallas, Texas: “The warm asparagus salad with egg and hollandaise was hands down the best appetizer in Dallas.” * Bouchon, [...]