Before Sushi, There was Golden China
I’ve been eating at Golden China for over twenty years. I didn’t realize that it had been around this long until I sat down and did the math. I remember going there every Wednesday night with my family for years. It was something I looked forward to and it was the one place where I was allowed to order anything I wanted. My young friends who had been raised on hot dogs and hamburgers c …
Take a Bite out of Blondie’s Cookies
How many times have you been to Glenbrook Mall? Next time you’re there, stop in for a treat at Blondie’s Cookies. Although many places offer desserts as an afterthought, Blondie’s has only one thing on their mind and that is creating cookies that keep you coming back for more. With several dozen different kinds of treats, there is hardly a lack of selection. From Cheesecake Brown …
Give Me Something Fresh: Salsa Grille
I have been hearing about Salsa Grille for a long time from friends. There are a lot of elements that play into the success of a restaurant but when the jury is out about whether or not to return, it usually comes down to one thing: “How was the food?” The food is exactly what I have been hearing about including the variety, the taste, and even the freshness. I did some digging …
My Obsession with Sakura: A Sushi Love Story
It started out like any other lunch date. I began with Clear Soup and an Avocado Salad, and then graduated to a couple rolls of fresh sushi. It seemed harmless. Looking back, I recall thinking with each bite, that this food was melting in my mouth. That for relatively healthy food, how could this seriously taste this good? However it wasn’t until I left that I understood the impact of that f …