My best friend was about to turn 23. And he wasn’t particularly happy about it. Besides blasting “What’s My Age Again?” by Blink-182, I couldn’t think of many ways to help. Perhaps I could host a party, but it couldn’t be just any old party; he’d had 22 of those already, though I am sure […]
Bored with all of our regular off-campus brunch locales (Emporium, Brew Bakers, Javapalooza), Alex and I decided to see what other selections Middletown had to offer. We made up our minds to explore a little eatery called Ford News Diner. Have you seen this place? You probably have, but it is so inconspicuous, you likely […]
Everyone knows about the neighborhood deli: it’s a prime destination for a quick sandwich, friendly service, or a low-key dining atmosphere. Some delis stick to these fundamentals, while others go above and beyond, taking advantage of the best ingredients, going out of their way to please customers, and always trying to improve. Although we are […]
Granola-cranberry-chocolate chip cookies are pretty much the kale of confections: texture is key. Conventional chocolate chip cookies are buttery, cakey, crumbly, and easy to scarf down—but after eating three or four, do you feel as though you’ve overindulged? More than likely. Granola-cranberry-chocolate chip cookies are satisfying to eat. Chew your way through the roughage of […]
I love holidays that center on food. As a vegetarian with a family that consists mostly of other vegetarians, I have grown up with “meatless Thanksgivings.” To the majority of Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey may sound empty, contradictory, or even inauthentic. I have found, however, that with a little creativity, the vegetarian version of this […]
If you’re ordering Chinese take-out in Middletown, you have your pick of places. There’s Fong’s Restaurant, Hau Po, First Wok, Great Wall, and China King. You even have your choice between Fortune Garden or Fortune Wok. When craving some ordinary fried rice, Chow Mein noodles, or General Tso’s chicken (which every self-respecting Chinese restaurant should […]
t was the perfect example of an unfortunate coincidence—on the same day that an orphaned food processor mysteriously appeared in my kitchen, I discovered I had no more points on my meal plan with which to buy groceries. Of course, I have more meals left than I could possibly use before they expire for the […]
Readers of The Argus Food section must be tiring of fall-themed recipes by now. Autumn is a foodie’s favorite season, of course, and for many good reasons—this season has a monopoly of sorts on such delicacies as butternut squash and fruit compote, has foods flavored by the richest and most distinctive spice medleys, and is […]
As soon as we entered the restaurant, our senses went into overdrive. There was the rowdy crowd, laughing and chatting noisily over music that blasted from the speakers. The huge tables were hidden under monstrous dishes of macaroni and cheese, heaps of nachos, and inch-thick quesadillas. The décor was just as striking; graffiti art and […]
I tried to like beer for years. People tell me I just haven’t met the right beer yet and that when I do, I will fall in love with its hoppy goodness. But they’re wrong. It’s not as though I’ve only tried Bud Light or the crappy keg beer you drink out of solo cups […]