Category Archives: New England

New Tastes of New England – Part 1 – Portland’s Eventide, The Honey Paw and Hugo’s

Posted on May 20, 2016 by docsconz

It is difficult to imagine a specific New England cuisine. Unlike the South, there are few ingredients or dishes that appear to be New England specific, especially if one removes certain locally caught seafood items. What New England does have […]



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The Docsconz Top 25 Restaurant Meals of 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by docsconz

With two long, culinary focused trips to Spain in 2015, it is no surprise, to me at least, that this list is dominated by Spanish restaurants. While my travels may not have been as geographically diverse as in some years, […]



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The Docsconz Restaurant Wish List 2016 – An All-American Edition

Posted on December 23, 2015 by docsconz

Typically my list is a very international one, but to honor the landmark result of the US Team at the 205 Bocuse d’Or, I will stay within the bounds of the map of the United States for this list this […]



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Auf Wiedersehen to Chef Joel Viehland at Community Table

Posted on May 18, 2015 by docsconz

I’m a very fortunate guy. I fully realize that. I have been lucky enough to enjoy many a fine meal around the world. Good food is a priority to me and I try to engage in experiencing great food as much as […]



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The Docsconz Top 25 Restaurant Meals of 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by docsconz

This list is entirely subjective as they always are. Food is certainly the biggest single factor in my rankings, but ultimately the rankings are determined by the entire experience from food to service to ambiance to the mood that I […]



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The Joy of The Journey – To Burlington and Back

Posted on August 7, 2014 by docsconz

It used to be that the journey was half the fun and something to be looked forward to as much as actually arriving at a destination. In today’s fast-paced, security obsessed, bottom-line oriented world, that has become less and less […]



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Back to Birch

Posted on April 9, 2014 by docsconz

Ben Sukle is one of my favorite young chefs in the country and it has been a pleasure watching (and tasting) his continued progression as a chef from his early days at The Dorrance, where the influence of his stint […]



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Hen of the Wood – Classic Vermont

Posted on July 30, 2013 by docsconz

When the bread is the most delicious part of a meal that can generally mean one of two things – it was a terrible meal or it was awesome bread. Fortunately, in the case of Hen of the Wood in […]



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Sunday Photo – Mid-Summer

Posted on July 28, 2013 by docsconz

Summer is a feast for all the senses. The bounty from the earth includes plenty that is delicious and nutritious, but the soul is also fed by the beauty experienced by the rest of the senses too, from the vibrant […]



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Birch – A Chef Grows in Providence

Posted on July 23, 2013 by docsconz

I already knew that Chef Benjamin Sukle had talent and could cook a delicious dinner. A couple of meals at his former restaurant of employment, The Dorrance, had convinced me of that. Chef Sukle had done a stage at noma […]



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