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Eating at Commodore: Late Night Fried Chicken, Still Got It
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 | 7,029 views
The classic lounge-style cocktail menu reminds me of places my grandparentsThe Commodore in Williamsburg is one of the few places for a light-night meal. I ordered the classic hot breast.
Eating At Montano’s: Classic Red Sauce On Cape Cod
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 | 3,312 views
Montano’s in North Truro on Cape Cod combines a classic red sauce menu with abundant seafood.
Eating at Au Za’atar: Delicious Small Plates
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 | 8,650 views
We had a big dinner of little plates at Au Za’atar in the East Village.
The Rise and Fall of a Casual Dining Empire in Mitchell Sammarco’s A History of Howard Johnson’s
Monday, September 16th, 2024 | 5,879 views
Few restaurant chains are memorable enough to have their legacy outlast their operations. Howard Johnson’s is the rare exception, in part because their unique buildings remained identifiable icons long after a location closed. Anthony Mitchell Sammarco looks into this rich history in A History of Howard Johnson’s: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon.
