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Adventure Begins in the Kitchen

BeeTizzle

May 5, 2011 by foodfash

I woke up this morning knowing it was in the cards to go to Restaurant BT for lunch today.  I tossed my point and shoot in my purse, rushed out the door, and texted Robbie the second I landed at my desk.

Unless I’ve exhausted a lunch spot (cough, Cafe Hey) he’s usually up for whatever I suggest, making him the ultimate partner in lunch-time crime.

After my first BT visit last year, I couldn’t get enough of the place.  So when I heard that the Hyde Park Village location was closing, to say I was heart broken was an understatement.  Shortly after closing, news about a new Design District location surfaced and I was overcome by a sense of relief.

This was our first time dining at this location and we were both curious to see what it was all about.  My overall impression was that, although still very hip, it was less stiff than the prior operation – it matured, finding an unassuming confidence.

Then the food arrived and we spent less time spectating and more time noodle slurping.  Robbie had the Hanoi Beef Pho and I had the Tofu “Bun” Noodle Salad Bowl.

I’m pleased to report that we were both uber satisfied with our meals.  BT’s quality is undeniable and I still maintain that it’s the freshest fancy restaurant in town.  And!  Having a variety of intentionally vegetarian dishes on their menu makes me crush on this hip spot even harder.  I’ll be seeing ya soon, BT!

Filed Under: restaurant reviews Tagged With: design district, florida, fresh, restaurant bt, restaurant reviews, tampa, vegan, vegetarian

White Wine-O

April 30, 2011 by foodfash

Since discovering how easy it is to make marinara sauce from fresh tomatoes, that’s what I do!  Well, as often as I remember that’s what I do.

It’s always olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and basil.  However, I never use the same proportions, because what I also can’t remember to do is write this stuff down.

Well, tonight I made a mental note to make a mental note of proportions.

And I changed it up a bit!

FoodFash Marinara

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

5 Cloves of Garlic, Crushed

4 Vine Tomatoes, Chopped

1/4 Cup White Wine (perhaps leftovers from a meal gone wrong?)

Lots of Fresh Basil, Chopped

Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the crushed garlic.  Just as the garlic starts to brown, add the tomatoes.  Increase heat to medium high and let the tomatoes cook down for about 10 minutes, stirring often.  Add the white wine and cook at medium high for another 10 minutes, again stirring often.  Reduce heat to medium low and cook until tomatoes are mush.  Add basil, stir, remove from heat, and serve!

Do you think it’s a coincidence that I stumbled upon a kick butt sauce creation and a newfound appreciation of freezing in the same week??

Filed Under: recipes Tagged With: basil, fresh, garlic, marinara, olive oil, sauce, tomato, vegan, vegetarian

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