waffles + hot chocolate • 8 comments • waffles + hot chocolate at renoir reminded us of our time in brussels
amy ruth's • 21 comments • Our first experience with 'southern food' came when we went to Harlem to try Amy Ruth's chicken and waffles. The concept of chicken and waffles had perplexed us since hearing of Roscoe's when we were in Hollywood. Having missed our opportunity to try it in L.A., we knew we had to give it a shot in NYC. When we arrived the waitress sensed that we were overwhelmed by our unfamiliarity with the menu items. Collard greens? Cheesy grits? We didn't know where to begin. She was incredibly friendly and was able to recommend (way too much) food for the two of us. She said that we should try the honey-dipped fried chicken (which was called 'The Reggie Harris') and regular/plain chicken and waffles, titled 'The Reverend Al Sharpton'. It was unusual and amazing. Who would have thought these two seemingly unrelated food items would go together so well? We went with the unknown for the sides. We agreed that the collard greens tasted a bit too "bitter, or something" and had mixed feelings about the grits. Also, is corn bread supposed to taste like cake? We enjoyed our first experience with home-style, southern cuisine, perhaps we'll check it out when we inevitably return. Any advice for us "soul food" newbies?
bye brussels • 10 comments • {a bust in the museum of fine art} We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Brussels. It was a charming city and we are hoping that we'll be able to go back soon to see Magritte's house, have some more waffles, and to explore the rest of Belgium. Some highlights: {the art} {fleurs} {this old lady with bright pink hair} {peculiar vandalism} {these dudes} {chocolate shoppes} {this man dressed as a baby} {waffle and ice cream vans} Later, Brussels.
waffles • 20 comments • As if the waffle itself isn't bad enough for you, adding chocolate, whipped cream, syrupy strawberries, and powdered sugar is enough to give anyone instant diabetes. Brussels actually smelled like waffles. Yes, the city of Brussels smells of waffles. If you walk down the streets, the aroma wafts through the air from restaurants and street vendors making it difficult to deny the temptation (not that we even tried).
