Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie

This week on the blog:Estancia: A cheap merlot that actually doesn't rank on the Universal Suckitude Scale.The Meatist tries to pull a fast one on unsuspecting vegetarians.Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week cover Martorano's meatballs, ribs from Troy's, and uni pasta from Yakko-San. Even after its Kitchen Nightmares overhaul, Le...

By John Linn

March 26, 2010

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This week on the blog:

Estancia: A cheap merlot that actually doesn't rank on the Universal Suckitude Scale.
The Meatist tries to pull a fast one on unsuspecting vegetarians.
Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week cover Martorano's meatballs, ribs from Troy's, and uni pasta from Yakko-San.
Even after its Kitchen Nightmares overhaul, Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point is bad, bad, bad.
Our review this week is on Nu-Sushi and Sushi Simon, two joints serving fresh, authentic Japanese food.

Got an iron constitution? Then check out natto, a fermented Japanese bean that's hard to stomach.
Get in the passover spirit with this recipe for beef brisket.
Eggsotic crosses over to Palm Beach island in style.
These Olive Garden dishes are so bad, even Charlie can't handle them.
No, it's not Emeril's catch phrase. It's Bam Biere, a tangy farmhouse ale from Jolly Pumpkin Ales.
Over the top media kits lead to great steaks around these parts.
Spring is officially here. Time to ring it in with this fresh radish and blackberry salad.
We miss Italian Oven Cafe, but at least you can recreate their awesome artichoke pesto at home.
A nigh-unpronounceable I'm Eating What. See if you can manage to say it.
Good coffee is easy to come by at Fresh Market.

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