Have you ever taken that one perfect bite that makes the world stand still, awakens all your senses and makes you involuntarily say “mmmmmm!” ?
The perfect bite is like a great song. It takes you back to that moment so ingrained in your memory you’ll never forget it. You remember everything about that moment: the environment & ambience, the smile on your dining partner’s face, every detail of the conversation, the feel of the fork perched against your fingers, the aroma, and oh…exactly what your tastebuds experienced!
We first experienced the foodie world on our honeymoon 21 years ago. We spent 2 weeks in Italy and ate our way through all the new flavors that were available to us: arugula salad, fresh buffalo mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, truffle oil…the list goes on. 21 years ago, those foods were not available in the US except in only the finest and most expensive Italian restaurants. How the food world has changed!
Our perfect bites have evolved through the years and now include:
The edamame dumplings at Buddakan - New York City
The heirloom tomato salad at Tra Vigne - Napa Valley
The BBQ duck & seared foie gras slider at Iron Bridge Wine Company - Columbia, MD
The tuna carpaccio at West End Bistro - Washington, DC
The BBQ Moroccan riblettes at The Dilido Beach Club - South Beach
The pan roasted salmon at Caliterra Bar & Grille - Chicago
The artisan bread with creamy butter and Hawaiian red sea salt at Farallon - San Francisco
The Brazilian pacu fish ribs at Truluck's - Naples, FL
We are always on a quest for the next perfect bite!
We’d like to know: what is your perfect bite?
Darlene,
Finally, I've found someone who is a true foodie! I live to watch Top Chef, The Food Network, etc.
You should be writing for a major newspaper or magazine! Your details and descriptions made me so hungry.......and it definitely took me on a visual journey....I just wish I had been there with you to enjoy all of your PERFECT BITES!!! BRAVA!!! CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE!!
Posted by: Anna Maria Angelosanto | 09/28/2009 at 09:09 PM
Wow. You two are perfect for this. I can't believe you did not include take out Chinese with Bill and Colleen Andrews while eating at your kitchen table. Just kidding. I am with Anna Maria Angelosanto.....can't wait to read more!!!! Love, Colleen
Posted by: Colleen Andrews | 09/29/2009 at 09:13 PM
I just love your blog!! You have stimulated my appetite and I don't know how I'm going to get through the day now with the boring meals I have planned. Now I'm hooked on your site. I wouldn't be surprised if I find you on the Food Network soon. Your descriptions are fabulous!! My daughter is in Italy for a semester enjoying all that great food. I think it's changing her life forever as it did yours. I'm looking forward to reading more and trying some of your recipes and wine suggestions. Bon Appetit.
Posted by: Ann Brinsmead | 10/23/2009 at 09:23 AM