Was lucky enough to experience these wonderful keema sliders.. Sliders? Maybe not .. Well little sweet rolls .. Built for me by a great chef in Abu Dhabi.. With a wonderful beef keema, great sauces and a sprinkle of chopped… Read More ›
Dining out & about
Eating out and about
Lebanese are good Lebanese is good..
Went for a Lebanese supper .. Now me and Mrs Fitz truly dig Lebanese food I think it rates in the top three for sure.. Hmmm what are he other two?? Must work that out sometime.. Anyhoo.. This is the… Read More ›
Monte/Monty Carlo beach club saadiyat island
Spent the day at the Monte Carlo beach club today.. It’s on Saadiyat island.. It’s a nice spot and ‘sister’ property to the one Monaco.. This one though is far more contemporary … To be fair there is nothing else… Read More ›
Dessert driving and eating under the stars
Ok.. Look I know that I spelt desert wrong ok? Forgive me.. Yet am being so well looked after and overloaded with food stuffs.. It’s possibly all I can think of! Was driven out to the dessert ( see there… Read More ›
Sea planes and lunch..
Well after my adrenaline fuelled morning.. And petrol fumes to be fair .. It was time to take to the air. From the sea!! A wonderful sea plane spin to see all over Abu Dhabi , is it not just… Read More ›
Breakfast and F1
Am staying at the very lovely Viceroy hotel on Yas island in an dhabi.. It is very lovely.. Overlooks the F1 track.. Well actually is part if the F1 track in a way. Now.. Finding your room is a little… Read More ›
Flying on Etihad to Abu Dhabi
Ok.. Mr Fitz off on his travels again.. This time back to Abu Dhabi On Etihad airlines.. Got into the lounge yet not the upgrade.. Ahh well .. Never mind I still got four seats to myself on economy and… Read More ›
La Tasca lunch
Met a pal today for lunch.. Don’t often do that so was a nice change.. Or was it.. Ahhhh hmmmm! Well it was great to catch up with the pal and share some thoughts… We were going to eat in… Read More ›
Marle inn Sunday lunch ..
We decided to go for lunch again at the marle inn.. It’s a lovely sunny day so a perfect lakeside setting.. Mrs Fitz didn’t have breakfast in order to enjoy her lunch all the more.. I on the other hand… Read More ›
East village chicken wings..
Final supper in Cork.. Just had to have chicken wings in the east village… They are superb ! Superb indeed ! With varying degrees of hotness, from mild to insane!! We had them all.. Well there was four of us… Read More ›
New breakfast item! = the McMrFitz breakfast bite
Mrs Fitz helped me invent what is a wonderful hotel breakfast snack at the Brehon this morning … Take three very nice hotel eggs .. Seriously these are very good hotel eggs.. Some brown toast.. Buttered .. A piece of… Read More ›
Dinner at the Brehon , Killarney
After a good wander around the 144 restaurants so called available in Killarney.. Yup 144 restaurants.. ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR!!! We got none.. None that we fancied eating in.. None that didn’t seem to feature anything that could be… Read More ›
A day getting an appetite..
After a good breakfast if possibly the best hotel eggs EVER! We Went for a long drive today as the sun was out .. A LONG drive!! Like six hours!! Took a car feet that was lovely.. Saw the most… Read More ›
Mexican birthday supper in Killarney
Here we are in rainy Killarney.. A lovely place to spend your birthday.. Even if it is raining huh? Thus is the Emerald Isle after all, so the rain is pretty important I guess.. Although just a little bit less… Read More ›
My birthday eve & Auntie Nirmla Benji part two..
Ok.. It’s my birthday eve.. Anything special planned? Hmm gonna go see Ian the butcher .. See if he can hook me up a piece of something sweet for supper… In the meantime went to visit mama, and there was… Read More ›
Sunday lunch at the Marle inn..
Mrs Fitz decided it would be a good idea to go for Sunday lunch at the Marls inn .. And it was a great idea!! Our pal Ben joined us also.. He wasn’t 100% convinced that it was as good… Read More ›
The candy man. ..
There is a sweet secret I am going to share.. A REAL sweet secret indeed.. A little while back I went to see an engraving pal of mine.. And he shared with me this secret.. A store that sells under… Read More ›
The Wonderbag – A catalyst to Escape poverty?
I came across and article about this and had to check it out.. I think it’s pretty neat.. Not too sure yet why I would need one.. Perhaps for a bonfire soup or stew? A Chilli in the park? A… Read More ›
Sooooper Sunday lunch!
You remember the pie club joint? Turns out they also do Sunday lunch. Proper English Sunday roast.. We couldn’t wait! Mrs Fitz decided we were going at midday for first servings.. So off we drove.. We were the first and… Read More ›
Sausage rolls for a Fiesta..
Mrs Fitz needs to take something into work today for sharing.. So I helped out by making sausage rolls .. Umm with a couple of different touches.. First the sausage meat.. Having had my good pal Dave the butcher grind… Read More ›
Saturday night take -IN .. Indian foods
Saturday night take away.. A forgone conclusion and ritual for some.. A couple drinks.. ‘Bad’ telly vision and a take out.. Nice night by all accounts! How about a Take-in? Rather than out? Still went and and had a couple… Read More ›
Nandos.. Really? Yeah really ..,
Met up with some great pals that we haven’t seen for like AGES!! They were bringing their kids to the local mall to get new kicks.. (See down with the kids me !!).. So we took the opportunity to meet… Read More ›
Pie club.. A secret that needs to be told..
What’s the first rule of pie club?? Well this is different … You HAVE to talk about this pie club man!! Mrs Fitz heard about this from a pal.. Seems that it’s been going for ages yet we never knew….. Read More ›
Lunch in Paris ..
Needed to eat as last post!! Blood sugars crashing hard!! Saw a great gourmet burger truck outside in the street.. Stole the opportunity to purchase and snaffle.. A real good steak hache in a brioche bun.. Green stuff and tomatoes….. Read More ›
Military dinner in Paris
Went to the military officers building thing here in Paris … Good building.. Bad food.. Sorry I have to say it again .. Bad food A really strange starter of salmon trimmings with canned mandarins.. With a mascarpone coffee flavoured… Read More ›
Paris – the land of cakes..
Am in Paris for a quick jaunt.. Just a night .. That’s the bonus of the channel tunnel.. ! So quick posting is called for also.. Let’s talk cakes.. The French do do exceedingly good cakes and these eclairs are… Read More ›
A great pair of parsnips
These parsnips were grown locally by a pal of mine.. These were superb !!! We ate their pals though.. Fresh homegrown parsnip chips.. Delicious !!
Paella Lindsey style!!
Had passed some of the chorizo style sausages (made the other day and left to bloom in the fridge ).. To one of Mrs Fitz’s work pals.. Seems she made a Spanish stylee dish from them!! Strips of turkey ,… Read More ›
Chinese New Year lunch
Decided to celebrate the Chinese New Year at our favourite, and probably the best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes. Decided to go at lunch time since we can get a selection of dim sums that we can’t get at night…. Read More ›
Lunch in Market Harborough
This a great Sunday post from Jack.. And also trying this posting from the iPhone that will be the new tool.. Woke this morning to a beautiful day so decided to go for a drive and chose Market Harborough since… Read More ›
The Lone Star Grill
We were all set to go and have lunch at the Cowpers Oak.. in the very lovely quintessential village of Weston Underwood.. So I viewed the menu on-line… uh-oh!! Closed for holidays and a lick of paint till 17th January!!… Read More ›
Back by popular demand, my Christmas supper
Back by popular demand, my Christmas supper. the novice gardener.. my pal from across the pond..
Chinese food for Saturday supper
Chinese food for supper.. let me tell you how this story runs.. After doing the Saturday shopping.. and the weather not being great.. we were hungry.. and one of the problems where we reside is the lack of ‘good’ enough… Read More ›
Jack Taylors: Xmas dinner at his daughter’s
Here is My Pal Jack’s day of Feasting.. nice one Jack.. Like yesterday we all agreed to bring something for the meal. My son made a beautiful spicy squash soup, which reminds me I need to get the recipe. I… Read More ›
Melis- Turkish restaurant
Mrs Fitz and I took a stroll through the village of Olney today.. with the porpoise of eating lunch at Melis.. a Turkish joint.. We arrived early.. and we’re greeted by a smiley chef.. who said he was just waiting… Read More ›
Pig’s cheek bacon.. rare breed eggs
Easy supper tonite.. Mrs Itz was out with her pal and had very good food in Cowpers arms in Weston Underwood.. a picturesque place indeed.. she said the food was amazing.. a venison burger for her.. with proper chips.. I… Read More ›
Supper at riverside Las olas FL
Took dinner at Las Olas, .. very nice.. great part of town .. historic.. and lovely indeed.. A wonderful part of fort lauderdale.. and a fantastic dinner under the stars on the best part of downtown.. it’s seriously nice.. Oh….. Read More ›
Pre dinner snacks at bahia cabana FL
Managed to meet up with an old pal and his wife.. haven’t seen him for a few years!! Manny & Simone are cool.. really nice people.. and they live kind of out this way.. So they kindly said they would… Read More ›
Lunch in Hollywood.. (not ‘THAT’ Hollywood!
Am in Hollywood.. finally made it.. only perhaps my GPS wasn’t working so well?? Am in Hollywood Florida.. it’s quite nice.. a kind of laidback place.. with a massive hotel bang in the middle of it!! And that’s where I… Read More ›
Breakfast at the W hotel..
Didn’t sleep that well… maybe a little too much meat sitting in me.. ? didn’t get the terrors or sweats though.. so although drowsy with a meat induced semi coma.. like a short spell in a meat jail.. I awoke….. Read More ›
BBQ supper number Deux FTL Florida
So.. BBQ one.. cool.. and a dash back for a shower.. and a quick change.. back on stage!! When you are full of BBQ already and just showered off the smell and stickiness of good bbq sauce fron ya fingers… Read More ›
BBQ for supper Tom Jenkins fort lauderdale florida
Time for tea said said doogal.. x only this one panned out a little further than I thought… I got this recommendation from a Co_worker on the catamaran… Tom Jenkins.. it’s a ‘proper’ BBQ joint in the back of Fort… Read More ›
Leaving west palms.. heading to fort lauderdale..
Time to leave West palms florida.. and head on down to Fort Lauderdale.. I love these American buses… pretzels? well it’s all I could find in my bag to eat on the journey.. Yet arrived ok.. and straight to lunch….. Read More ›
Food truck.. Golf..and a strange sign..
Great weather. Today.. feel bad for the storms across. Europe.. hope they clear before my plane lands!! Eating from a food truck today.. tacos.. burgers and curly fries.. not bad.. not the best.. Played golf though… and won!! well my… Read More ›
Ironwood steak house
It rained all day today.. yet still hot and humid.. great for taking the creases outta your clothes.. not so great to work in!! I needed a supper to stick to me.. and put me to sleeps.. So gone for… Read More ›
Raining, humid..
We have rain.. and so humid that it takes the wrinkles outta your trousers.. which is kinda cool I suppose.. x Yet what was for supper? A wonderful spread of dine-around options.. showcasing all the wonderful eateries from here in… Read More ›
Let’s talk turkey it’s the holidays!
I needed some food.. so while at the mall.. Am talking turkey! Decided against a salad.. the dressings are just bad for you anyways.. x A good shop deserves a good brunch right? Well this wasn’t too bad.. and had… Read More ›
PGA resort West palms
Have arrived.. in the dark.. yet woke to wonderful sunshine! Yay! Just a quick post this one I had a great steak.. no veg.. just steak.. a fillet on the bone.. never had that before.. was very cool and I… Read More ›
Atlanta.. raining!
Just arrived in Atlanta..and it’s raining! That’s cool.. am just gonna breeze on past.. connecting to West Palms.. should be sunny there! Good flight over from Delta.. no clowns to the left of me or jokers to the right.. empty… Read More ›
Tapas tapas tapas
After the last bowls of medicinal chicken soups.. and a fine siesta on the lilo.. We hit the tapas.. decided it was a great way of us chilling out.. taking those lovely small plates of food.. and of course a… Read More ›
UPDATE!! the best tapas and cold beer
Wrong name.. sheesh!! This called El Asturiano.. got that? El Asturiano!! Oops.. the bar next door Is el faro.. least you know you are in the right place, when El Faro is next door.. Anyways.. seem to be forgiven.. I… Read More ›
El Asturiano.. the best tapas and cold beer
I love this about taking the ‘regular’ Friday beer.. yet this is with a difference.. sure the sun helps.. yet wowsers.. this place rocks..like truly rocks.. It’s so so so island people’s it reeks of tradition.. and NOT in a… Read More ›
Paul’s Pickles & a jaunt
Took Mr Wentworth out for a jaunt today.. as Mrs Fitz suggested good for us to get out.. and he is such a star in the truck x We decided on Hitchin Market.. us supposed to be pretty good and… Read More ›
An Apple Rose Tart & A Love Story
Originally posted on The Novice Gardener:
We had been staring at each other, and we always seemed to bump into one another, even though I had made the extra effort to avoid the encounter. So, finally I said,”We can’t keep…
Lonestar grill.. and pasta supper
Was looking forward to visiting this place.. the Lonestar grill.. supposedly a cool Americana joint.. well according to trip advisor.. of which ‘A’ they have 12 nice friends.. ‘B’ it’s true.. So off I tootled.. Upon arrival it’s in a… Read More ›
Home coming delights..
I Love Mrs Fitz.. like really love her.. and particularly when I have been travelling hard.. she always makes me a shepherds pie.. and some buttermilk irish soda bread.. It’s become world renowed as I travel.. everyone from customs to… Read More ›
Real Yankee food
After the small struggles with eating ‘serviced’ food.. let’s try takeout.. this is the lands that invented it right? It’s gotta be good.. Oh oh mama.. yup it’s good Hot dog on a stick.. pure genius, designed by a mad… Read More ›
Supper at Charlie Palmers Four seasons Vegas.. and Mickey J Cirque..
Went for a supper at Charly Palmers inside the Four Seasons here in Las Vegas.. The service was straight outta a comedy sketch! It was like a reality show where they take people that have never worked in the service… Read More ›
Sage in Aria. Vegas..
Wow it’s a long walk from the Palazzo to this joint!! Sheesh already!! X The Sage in Aria is in what appears to be a shopping mall.. it kinda puts you off already! Passed by loads of interesting things and… Read More ›
Morels and Mounties
Think the Mounties may be on to me! Perhaps the post about the thanksgiving was not good? X Breakfast at Morels though was nice.. of course donuts with home made jam.. covered in powdered sugar.. is naturally the best way… Read More ›
Canadian thanksgiving supper
Am in Vegas.. and have been invited by my pals from Toronto to join them for Canadian thanksgiving supper.. never tried it so thought why not!! Canadian Thanksgiving seems to be all about the harvest.. so that kinda nice x… Read More ›
Breakfast at the Delano.. Miami
Having had no supper.. Suffering from itchy eyes.. and a dry throat.. (maybe a few too many cigars..), heck they were making them in front of me.. Breakfast.. a good spread.. great floridian OJ.. eggs with tabasco.. jalapeños! A lovely… Read More ›
Brunch at the Delano Miami..
Time for brunch.. After a wonderful wander around the city.. and stopping at Versaces house.. unfortunate that incident and look what happened to the fashion house once he passed.. shame.. I used to love those mad prints.. and the medusa… Read More ›
Breakfast in Miami the Mondrian
Have arrived in Miami.. it’s hot.. yet very frickin cool huh!! X Am lucky enough to be staying at the Mondrian first.. and breakfast.. am hungry! Gone for eggs easy.. applewwod bacon wheat toast and a side of sausage and… Read More ›
Fish lunch and samosa chaat
It Friday.. so fish for Mrs Fitz.. After much discussion with the woman on the fish counter about which would not have bones.. we minimised the risk by taking on some fillets of mackerel.. in the oven bag.. Uhoh.. there… Read More ›
KC’s DOUGLAS CORK
Have you hear of this place? KC & sons.ie..?? Google it (other search engines are available yet I don’t think as good..x).. it’s worth it.. they even have a Q cam so you can check the line.. and it can… Read More ›
A grey day.. yet can you eat the following?
Started with a grey day today.. had breakfast watching the foggyness.. Off to Cork city to take care of some unfortunate business.. a sad long story.. So some cheering up needed.. went searching for food.. Found a bunch of animals!!… Read More ›
Kinsale Last supper.. boo!
After a busy day.. we are taking supper in the hotel.. it’s supposed to be of a good standard, and to be fair it’s more than adequate.. We skipped starters and jumped feet first into the mains.. I went for… Read More ›
Kinsale desert.. or dessert.. we are deserting it anyways!
After a lovely lunch cooked by Chef Jonny Hartnett of the Blue Haven Group.. we took the walk to the following stops.. Ice cream first at Sundays it’s Sunday after all! Bubblegum flavor for my niece..with sprinkles of 100’s an… Read More ›
Kinsale part two
Have gone for the fish and chips upon Chef Johnny Hartnett’s recommendation .. and I must admit.. apart from that I do not normally eat the shishies.. it was fantastic.. is it being by the sea that does that to… Read More ›
Kinsale part one
Have arrived in Kinsale.. the weather is still superb.. is this really Ireland? Kinsale is one of those superb picturesque postcard places.. and in the sunshine even better! Have managed to meet up with the fantastic up-coming chef.. Johnny Hartnett….. Read More ›
Truffle Hunters..!
We made it.. after a breakfast worthy of a good hunt, me & Mr Wentworth drove the short distance to the secret location.. After gaining access through the big iron gates.. we meet Marion Dean.. with a big smile.. and… Read More ›
Truffle hunting pre-dinner
Some may have received a post already.. apologies.. here is the real deal.. We have arrived ready for tomorrow’s truffle hunt.. he better get it! Mr Wentworth was great on the journey.. and we passed stonehenge.. are we druided up?… Read More ›
Oktober Fest London
My Attorney went to the Oktoberfest in London.. Unfortunately he said it was pretty badly organised and slow on the beer and brats.. That’s a shame.. a big shame.. So no more to write about I suppose.. sorry x Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com
Cream tea with Shakespeare?
My Pal Jack getting out and about.. lovely day for it Jack!! Decided to take Christine out for a run, but where to go? We had thought a few days ago that we might take a jaunt down to Hastings,… Read More ›
Food market – Newport Pagnell
As I was having a meander today.. I drove through Newport Pagnell.. and suddenly veered left!! Why? I saw the Hog roast sign.. nothing makes me stop quicker.. nothing.. x So parked up and went to explore this porky delight….. Read More ›
Lunch at the Ivy.. scene two!!
Righty howdoohowdee.. We arrive.. a little flustered for the speed walk.. and maybe that Jamies dirty dog kickin in a little? My Attorney looks relieved.. as does the maitre de.. the cloakroom guy.. the hostess and ourselves!! X We joyously… Read More ›
Lunch at the Ivy.. act one
Good lunch at the Ivy yesterday.. with my attorney and a great client.. was a little late making it there as my client needed to send some mails and needed to find good WiFi.. QUICK!! Stopped off at Jamie Oliver… Read More ›
New store near us..
There is a new grill store near us.. and a pal of mine and his whole family swear by it.. I have not tried it yet.. although for sure it’s on the menu.. am told the bread is good.. the… Read More ›
Keith Richards recipe for Bangers & Mash
Keith Richards recipe for Bangers & Mash. My Attorney will be cooking this tonite… nice one.. would be even better if ya grew ya own puds.. made ya own sausages.. and smoking acigarette whilst cooking this has to be the… Read More ›
The Ivy & cocktails next door..
Apologies for late posting.. How was the Ivy? It was cool.. got fed canapés though.. so left a little hungry.. boo.. x Nice people I was with though.. and the cocktails! Went down pretty well.. also the bubbles hic! Have… Read More ›
Lunch at STK
Had a lunch meeting today.. in STK.. I recall Father sending me a terrible review written by Jay Rayner in the Guardian.. awful and very unfair I reckon.. it is what it is.. a very expensive steak house!! Is it… Read More ›
The Grill.. continued
Just an update.. Been given a coffee.. and lovely art on the walls.. I really like this place.. really like it x Www.cookingwithmrfitz.com
The Grill..Gyros doner
Ok.. some am home alone.. Mr Wentworth snoozing after his playdate.. Am peckish.. hmmm..ok start googling.. I want Gyros.. or doner as it’s more often called in the UK.. Not feeling any of them.. AHA! The Grill.. http://www.thegrillmed.com It’s … Read More ›
Sunday pub lunch, The White Hart Sherington
Home alone.. well of course with Mr Wentworth.. yet not with Mrs Fitz.. she still in her homeland.. home tomorrow!! Yay! X So decided to treat meself to a Sunday roast in a pub.. naturally this can pose a problem… Read More ›
Cork wings
Mrs Fitz and sister Carol have gone out for lunch.. these wings are superb.. like ‘proper’ superb.. from Douglas the east village.. Chicken wings are delicious.. delicious indeed.. only when done well mind.. nothing worse than bad rubbery wings.. nothing….. Read More ›
Great lunch!
Had a great lunch today.. a great lunch with a good pal.. ok.. so it was a business meeting yet it always is nice to take them with friends huh? So off to the Chinese warehouse amazing place.. full of… Read More ›
Dinner at the louvre.. Pics in Harcourt Paris
Fantastic location.. This is one for the memory.. Dinner on the terrace at the louvre.. Such a lovely evening, delightful weather.. Amazing vibe.. People chilling out drinking bubbles lying round on the grass, some kids out for a picnic to… Read More ›
Walking tour in Paris
Brilliant walker tour .. With a food blogger.. His site is http://www.716-food.com/ Good guide… He knows onions hahahha x Walked around.. Saw the oldest house in Paris.. Cool.. The statue of liberty.. And finished up at this fantastic ‘proper’ french… Read More ›
Lunch at La gare
Good lunch this afternoon at a lovely venue.. An old rail station.. Nice setting outside under a canopy of trees.. With just the right amount of shade.. Hot though! As the kitchen blowers are just next to you.. !! So… Read More ›
Paris supper 1
Good supper last nite.. Ok.. Been eating a little too much meat over the last few days.. And to be fair feeling a little colon heavy!! Very good food at cafe prix.. As you would expect.. Starter? Wonderful melon with… Read More ›
First meal in Paris..
Its hot in the city.. Like real hot.. Busy as ever and like always very Parisian! X First meal.. LEBANESE! On top of Gallerie Lafayette..Amazing views.. You can see all the sights x Good mezze.. Good start to a whirlwind… Read More ›
Jamies BBQ …
Jamies Barbacoa Firstly. Is it really any good?.. Hmmmm Well location score! Fantastic views of St Pauls.. Website versus actual place.. A little mis-leading.. Shame.. Lack of ‘Qing’ meat.. Let’s try it… So to begin? Pork scratchings with a vanilla… Read More ›
Maoz Amsterdam
Why oh why oh why can’t we have more of this chain across the globe? One of the bestest freshest pit stop fast foods I know of.. (Mrs Fitz loves ’em too! X) For those that don’t know its falafels… Read More ›
Amsterdam Roots Festival
Have arrived in glorious sunshine to amsterdam.. Am attending the ‘ROOTS festival’.. From what I understand the last day of a week of various happenings across the city.. All with an international flair.. Lovely in the park after a tram… Read More ›
Pappys Ninety First
My Fathers father is 91.. Yup 91 years.. Pretty good! So.. All the Fitzgerald side of the family gets together at his house to say hi to him.. Everyone brings something to eat.. Some cook, some purchase.. All share.. X… Read More ›
O hare airport
Right.. Am in airport. Cool.. Umm actually no.. My cab has taken me to Virgin America!! Oops!! Right.. A hurried Mr Fitz makes a sharp exit stage left and gets the train over to the right terminal!! (5 by the… Read More ›
Taste of Randolph & Sausagefest.. Chicago
Decided to take off and make my own Food tour today.. For starters it was raining real hard! So brolly up trouser rolled up and off I go! Tatse of Randolph street first, Randolph street seems to be a kinda… Read More ›
Chicago food tour
Ok.. So the food tour.. Run by Chicago Food Planet. Was hoping for a great insight into those hidden gems in the neighborhoods, the chosen neighborhood for this tour? Bucktown & Wicker park .. Was told that we would ‘explore… Read More ›
I like granola & grapefruits
Great breakfast today.. I like granola!! Ok.. May not seem so surprising to some yet to me.. Its new! I recall Jamie Oliver on his starter series of showsmaking it.. Then pouring milk on it and leaving it in the… Read More ›
Filini rester your aunt…
Met with a couple of pals from NYC and ZA.. Went italian fusion, … In Filinis.. Nice place.. Cool staff.. Found out the chef left.. Uh-oh! The menu? A selection of italian inspired delicacies.. Asked for the Lamb Porter house….. Read More ›
Radisson Blu Chicago
Have moved outta the Palmer house.. Was it food?.. Well plenty horror stories to share… Not just mine!! (I think I got off lightly!) The Radisson Blu however seems very cool.. Despite my suite not being ready till 18:00hrs!! (Have… Read More ›
RPM Chicago..
Dinner at RPM tonite.. With some good pals from Canada .. RPM is kinda a hot spot right now.. Various ‘stars’ attend from Michelle Obama, lady Gaga and Oprah.. And a bunch more.. Why? Its the newest kind on the… Read More ›
Polish dog.. M Burger.. And a pipe..
Ok.. Day 2.. Busy day.. Decided to try out the ‘polish dog’ today.. Its a spicier version.. With mustard, soft onions and sports peppers.. Its ok.. Not my favorite dog yet good none the less.. Also had an M Burger….. Read More ›
First Chicago Breakfast
Have taken a walk prior to finding breakfast.. Found this place.. Through the most amazing revolving 1920’s doors.. Its on East washington.. 55 I think.. Asked the server what to have (was tempted by the Biscuits and sausage gravy..), instead…. Read More ›
Chicago Dogs..
Ok am in Chicago for a while.. Never been.. It seems kinda nice.. Different from other places I have been in the states.. It has a real nice mix of new and old (architecture).. And seems pretty well preserved.. Found… Read More ›
Buddies diner.. = Pants! X
After a morning spent trying to fix my crackberry.. The pictures have vanished! Something to do with the memory card they say.. I have a heap of memories on that card.. All the countries visited and ‘taste-full’ journeys and experiences….. Read More ›
Wavendon Arms
After a very good session at the gym this morning with Mrs Fitz, we met up with a great pal and his wife for lunch.. Decided to try a new place for us.. Out in the ‘country-side’.. Unassuming from the… Read More ›
Home sweet home..
I am very lucky an get to travel a heap.. Its also good no.. GREAT! To get home.. Mrs Fitz & Mr Wentworth are my bestest friends.. X (it does get lonely on the ‘road’ despite being exposed to some… Read More ›
Breakfast in Frankfurt
Breakfast.. Hotel breakfast.. A hit and miss affair! All around the world I have been fortunate enough to have experienced many breakfasts.. Most now seem to follow the ‘norms’… Fruits, not -really local varieties that look pretty yet not sweet… Read More ›
Oh!
Forgot the kitchen.. Is open and good to see.. Serious nice.. Should be on Anthony Bourdain and the Travel channel for sure.. X
22 May, 2013 21:12
Am very lucky to be having supper tonite in the Frankfurt Jumeirah with a couple of good pals… Its nice here.. If you are to be here in Frankfurt, I do suggest you think of staying here.. Check it out… Read More ›
The Lords Ultimate Steak Sarnie…?
My attorney spent a graceful day yesterday watching the cricket at Lords.. My Father took me to cricket a few times when I was young.. Trent bridge.. It was ok.. Didn’t really get it to be fair.. I do recall… Read More ›
Corsican sausage & a great cafe in Marseille
Just browsing through my phone.. Recalled these great people in Marseille.. The guy selling the most amazing charcuterie.. From Corsica, also responsible for the black olive oil, the most incredible honey and of course those meats.. Real nice guy also!… Read More ›
Car snacks..
You gotta have them.. A tradition for a road trip, worldwide.. Its a tradition for our house.. I used to make great ones when traveling to London to work.. I used to pick up a pal, yet the nite before… Read More ›
Mama Shelter..
You heard of it right? No? Ok.. Google it mebbe…? Or don’t really bother! Hang on.. Its achtu (bless you) -lilly (geddit?) quite cool.. One in Paris one here in Marseille.. Maybe some more somewhere??? Dunno.. Anyways.. Designer led.. Philippe… Read More ›
The Butchers.. Marseille..
I heard of this place.. Not just on the interweb.. Yet I have heard of this place.. Dunno were to be fair.. Yet I know it was spoken with hushed tones.. Like a place that was not quite on the… Read More ›
Gastronomic in Vieux Port
Very fancy pants eaterie in Vieux Port Marseille.. Loosely translated as ‘table of the south’ this is deemed to be one of the best.. This is French haute cuisine.. Not really my bag to be honest.. A lot of fluff… Read More ›
Merguez In Marseille
Meguez.. Yummy doodle doo x I LOVE Merguez.. I just gotta say it.. Wear it on a t-shirt? Perhaps not.. (Apart from the occasional spillage on the ol’ shirt!) Yet I do indeed love Merguez.. There is something majestic about… Read More ›
Marseille fish!
The port of Marseille.. Not deserved of its sometimes ‘hoochy’ reputation.. This year is the capital of culture.. Its really quite nice.. The port look lovely and am staying at the truly magnificent new Hotel Dieu.. It feels very regal… Read More ›
Marseille.. Supper for one..
The brand new Hotel Dieu Marseille, very very nice indeed.. And amongst the first in the world to stay here.. To begin… Pissaladiere aux anchois frais, confiture d’oignons a’ la badiane To follow… Poitrine de cochon d’eric Ospital croustifondante, couers… Read More ›
BA Lounge
Quite nice this.. Been before.. If you like to drink hard liquor.. Its the place to be.. A little early though today.. Quite a nice bacon butty.. And the WiFi is strong!! What on earth are you doing Sir Richie… Read More ›
5 Guys and REAL FRIES!
Had to do it.. Felt bad.. Actually didn’t! X 5 guys Is that reliable, honest and you know what you are getting ‘fast food’.. Not like the ‘clown’ at all! There is something great about being able to add a… Read More ›
Virgin Lounge NYC
So.. Lucky me! Managed to upgrade with my points.. Didn’t have much time yet managed to get to the Virgin Lounge just in time for a wee snackette.. Chicken Ramen Noodles.. A Virgin Redhead (that’s a cock-tale! ) Hahahha x… Read More ›
WENDYS! Square burgers!
I miss Wendys Burgers.. Dunno why yet have good memories of them.. Being amazed at the square burgers.. A stack of em x I used to travel into London specially to get them.. Imagine my horror one day when I… Read More ›
Trump Soho New York
Sorry no posting.. Been mad busy! New York right now has wonderful weather.. Very comfortable and makes you smile.. X Went over to see a pal at Trump Soho.. Very nice property, great location in a lovely part of NYC….. Read More ›
Upper class eating on Virgin
So.. Airline food? Hmm yeah hit & miss? Some are incredible! Yet we all know which are awful! So for todays flight.. Went for the Ham hock salad.. Salad .. Hmmm not sure.. (Mind you nor are they as its… Read More ›
Virgin Clubhouse Lounge
Luck of the irish! Managed to get an upgrade into upper class using my points! Yay! Very nice lounge indeed.. Food of a good quality also.. Nice to just step out and chill before the flight.. Good selection of foodstuffs,… Read More ›
Mr Wentworth & Me London
Me and Mrs Fitz have had a lovely feeling better treat.. Theatre first .. Once.. Very very good Irish theatre.. Tony’s winner etc.. Then treated to cava in the ME London Off to Ronnie Scotts in SoHo.. Cool Cuban Jazz….. Read More ›
Arabian lunch
Had this lebanese marinated lamb in the freezer, took it out and left to defrost.. Put into pre-heated oven for 6 mins only.. Meantime empty (ahem x) tub of good store bought salad.. Take out hot mexican peppers.. Sauces.. Open… Read More ›
Remember that Smoked pork from Cork english market?
Well, found it in the fridge.. Not ‘foouund’ so to speak.. I knew it was there.. Had this moment of panic! Wondering just how long does smoked pork in a vacpac last for? Dunno? Yet this seems fine.. Lovely and… Read More ›
A great state dinner? Or a great state of dinner!!!
Love her or hate her… No matter what you call her.. Or him or it! Sometimes the oven you researched an purchased with the super features just let’s you down.. Does it though? Nah you let it down… Should have… Read More ›
Gotta know your onions!
So .. Am after leaving Paris.. The food ? Well not as hot as you would think! Real decent Bavette steak with ‘proper’ chips.. And of course the obligatory lettuce on the side.. What is that about this part of… Read More ›
Paris 1950’s Bar
Rillets, sausage, ham.. Cold sancerre… Feck .. This really is wonderful.. Not if you are a non-carniviore perhaps… X you gotta try this.. Is dreamy..
Paris
Some strange Dessert in the Louvre.. Am in Paris! Sorry for no updates… Will do upon return tonite through the tunnel..
Dessert at the Red dog
Very nice… Am off to an awards now.. Not up for one just attending x Nice table though with nice people.. Some kinda irish thing going on..
‘Meating’ with your attorney
Ok, next course.. Turns out all good so far with attorney, doesn’t seem I have a bail bond nor indictment on the way.. Phew x Great meats follow .. Check it out.. Just entering meat coma right now.. My attorney… Read More ›
Lunch with your Attorney
Aint often your Attorney takes you to lunch hmmm .. Why? (You gotta ask that!).. Actually its cos he found a great BBQ joint in London town.. His pal Alex told him about it and as all good Attorneys should… Read More ›
Cork Moussakkakka
Just a quick post.. My lovely sister in law in Cork Eire.. Very happy with her cooking.. And Mother-in-laws Irish beef.. (Although she doesn’t know the recipe) x
Own brand Lebanese-easey?
Ok.. For tea tonite we decided to try recreate some of that lovely cuisine we had in the UAE.. As you always do when you had a great time abroad.. Right.. ? Hmmm no sun nor sand.. In fact cold… Read More ›
1001 (or 2013) Arabian Nites!
Have left Dubai for good! Well for this time anyways.. X Have come out to the desert in the UAE, a wonderful desert resort.. Amazing place.. Beautiful pool overlooking dunes and wild animals.. So. At LAST! Back to cooking! After… Read More ›
Dubai Mall food
Went for a wander last nite, well I say wander.. You can’t really wander till you get to the Mall!! Yet they have a WAITROSE!! Yup indeed.. Now that is a temple to food! After a good walk around looking… Read More ›
Ferrari 430 in Dubai
Ok.. Last NON-FOOD related post!! I built the Ferrari my Father got me for christmas.. Cool!!
Arabian adventures Indian cuisine in Dubai
another fantastic meal in Dubai this evening Indian.. The restaurant was a little dark though and we were offered a reading light to attach to the menu! Didn’t go for it though as was easier to go for the recommendation… Read More ›
Lebanese food for supper
After a long journey and not much sleep for the last 24hrs.. We just went and had some DEE-LISSI-SHUSS Lebanese food in Zabeel saray.. A wonderful Mezze consisting of salads, breads humous and grilled meat.. Finishing with a weird kinda… Read More ›
Bala best samosas EVER!
With this day being my birthday eve, and a real feeling os spring happening.. The sun really does make you feel better! I decided to drive over to Balas sweet store in Bedford UK.. They seriously make the best samosas… Read More ›
Cooking with Mr Fitz 