Ann & Fran's Kitchen

This weekend I went to Cape Cod with my friends and I just had to try some of the local restaurants the beach town has to offer. My favorite place was Ann & Fran's Kitchen, a small restaurant that offers the most delicious breakfast.

At first glance, the Ann & Fran's Kitchen looks like a beaten up shack, too small to even seat a handful of customers. But the line outside of the restaurant is enough to convince you that the food must be fantastic if people are willing to wait up to an hour to eat there. Don't expect to find any tablecloths in this eatery! It's a cosy  little place where the specials are written on a chalkboard placed on the wall.

The staff is very friendly and greets everyone as "honey" or "sweetheart." They even apologize for making you wait outside as if it's their fault! The service is quick and efficient, and you should expect to meet all of the wait-staff by the end of your time there.

The food at this place is amazing. It's reasonably priced and you get a lot of food for the price that you pay. The menu ranges from omelets to pancakes to french toast to the famous lobster eggs benedict. Most meal options come with a side of toast and home fries that are to die for, and can easily feed two people. I recommend trying one of the specialized omelets or creating your own like I did. (Mushrooms, tomato, sausage and cheese, yum!!)

Ann & Fran's Kitchen has a very homey feeling that makes you feel welcome and not at all like an outsider in the touristy Cape Cod. It's a great place for breakfast or lunch, and definitely worth the wait!

Ann & Fran's Kitchen
471 Main St, West Yarmouth, MA 02673-4843
(508) 775-7771

Le Perigord

As most of you probably know, it's Restaurant Week in NYC. Last week I went to a French restaurant called Le Perigord, located on the corner of 52nd Street and 1st Avenue.

The restaurant can be a bit overwhelming at first. It's set up very different from any other French restuarant I've been too. The tables are placed very close together, so if you don't want the person next to you to hear your conversation, I would suggest you whisper. About half of the waitstaff speaks French and expects you to as well, but don't be disheartened. Many of the patrons who dine there don't speak a word of French.

The food itself is pretty good. They use delicious sauces to bring out the flavor in all of their meats. I had the salmon which came in a tangy yellow sauce with polenta which looked so pretty on the plate and tasted very fresh. For dessert, I would recomment the chocolate mousse with berries. It's great for chocolate lovers and light so you don't feel as guilty!

The waitstaff is very helpful. They're quite prompt in serving courses and making adjustments so you can enjoy a great meal. Although I was a little taken aback by the atmosphere of the restaurant, I think it's definitely worth trying!

Check out their Restaurant Week menu here!

Hello!

Hi all food lovers! 

For those of you who have read my other blog European Adventures, you have probably noticed all of my posts about food. I love trying new foods, new restaurants, and trying new recipes at home. Why do I like food so much? It's such a simple way to share with others and show them that you care. Food is something that goes beyond any language to help us connect with others.

So I'm starting this blog to share my experiences with yummy food. Expect to see reviews of restaurants, mostly in NYC, recipes I try with delicious results, and any cooking tips I pick up! 

I hope you're as excited as I am!