Articles by Jared.Ely
Mar. 8, 2013
Abyssinia dishes authentic Ethiopian cuisine
When it comes to just about any institution, the name of the game is showmanship. So long as your product is eye-catching and unique, you’re…
Feb. 8, 2013
Beck’s Cajun Cafe adds unusual kick to traditional bayou recipes
Have you ever had the urge to eat something out of the ordinary? That longing that emanates from deep within the pit of your stomach,…
Feb. 1, 2013
Pure Fare a healthy, friendly option
Whenever a restaurant strives to be more than a just a business, it really shines through. The food can taste great, the staff can be…
Jan. 18, 2013
Sweetgreen offers fresh alternative
One of the absolute worst things one can do to oneself is to go on a diet. Now I fully understand that being healthy is…
Nov. 30, 2012
Banana Leaf inspires customers to break out of their comfort zone
The art of enjoying food is governed by many rules. Truly, it is these rules that separate my craft from that of simple ingestion. Now,…
Nov. 16, 2012
Manakeesh expands the palate
Before regaling you with tales of culinary adventure, let me make something perfectly clear: judging food is difficult. Now, that may sound as if I’m…
Oct. 26, 2012
Academy of Natural Sciences shells out family fun in malacology exhibit
You might not think too much of them, but it turns out seashells have a long and fascinating history, and that’s exactly` why they were…
Oct. 19, 2012
Doc Magrogan’s reels in comforting seafood
It’s rare, but every once in a while I’ll discover someone who doesn’t like seafood. They’ll tell me something along the lines of “they swim…
Oct. 5, 2012
Lemon Grass is worth the price
As a food critic, I pride myself on my experience. What I mean to say is that when I see an interesting restaurant, I…
Aug. 17, 2012
Rustica is worth the extra dough
When it comes to Italian food, you have to be adventurous. All too often I find myself attending group events where the organizers invariably make…