Tag: Washington Market
thursday august 2nd 2007
Making Waves
Sweetness, weight, acidity, tannin level, and silkiness are all terms often associated with wine tasting. They are now being applied to water. Balance, minerals, regional characteristics, flavor and bubble size (in the case of sparkling water), are also considerations. The process of identifying and classifying these elements in expensive, and most likely imported, water has become a phenomenon, even spawning a tasting service it seems that the privileged are even willing to pay for.
Most of the truly high end-waters like Iskilde or Antipodes are (to the best of my knowledge) not currently found in the Queen City. Most of our fine dining restaurants offer Pellegrino (sparkling) or the increasingly popular, acclaimed and relatively inexpensive Fiji (still). Perhaps the demand for presumably outstanding water is just not here- yet.
What we do have easy access to is VOSS, a Norwegian artesian water said to come from “a virgin aq…
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thursday may 10th 2007
verē Special
verē chocolates (pronounced “very”) have quietly made there way to Buffalo from NYC. Like most boutique chocolate, the packaging is impeccable and the flavor unique. Unlike most boutique chocolate, the product is gluten free and vegan friendly.
Often 75% cocoa is even a little dark for me, but the complexity of this simple confection was interesting and not at all bitter. Sweetened with just a bit of crystallized fructose, the palate is free to experience the full, naked flavor of chocolate. The texture is equally interesting; as soon as the indifferent square warms in your mouth it transforms into a velvety puddle, leaving your tongue awash with soft, smoky chocolate.
These little sweeties come two to a pack, wrapped carefully in small glassine envelopes. The sliding matchbox-style container is exquisitely designed, both architecturally and graphically.
verē also o…
wednesday april 25th 2007
Addicted to The Washington Market
Somebody Stop Me!
Now that the Buffalo Rising offices are in the cobblestone district, I’ve gotten in the habit of stopping at the Washington Market nearly every morning. I used to pick up a tall cup of tea on my way in, but after discovering their fabulous menu, I now ascribe to the tenants of the diet that makes sense of eating “like a queen in the morning, princess in the afternoon and pauper at night”.
I have discovered the Southwest Grilled Cheese, an incredible combination of cheddar, pepper jack, tomato, huge chunks of avocado, and a chipotle honey sauce--and the combination of flavors hits my taste buds like that something I always wanted, but never knew existed. It is so good. And truly, the sandwich is so big I eat half for breakfast and kill the other half for lunch.
They’ll make it with chicken too, and they serve it with the salad of the day. Yester…
saturday march 31st 2007
Niagara County Goodies at Washington Market
The Washington Market is a fundamental part of city life. Between yummy to-go eats, a butcher and a pretty comprehensive array of goods, it serves not only the lunch crowd but also those that live in the city with a need for basic groceries.
Local products can also be found here. On my most recent visit I picked up some of Di Camillo’s delicious, buttery rolls. These are a favorite of mine, and I really appreciate having access to a Niagara County product here in our fair city.
Much to my surprise, while waiting for my lunch, rolls in hand; I noticed a selection of Niagara County jellies on the counter. Lewiston's own Catawba and Concord grape juice are blended with berries grown in North Collins. The end result is a smooth and flavorful jelly.
In case all of the benefits mentioned above are not enough reason to make a stop at the market, their lovely sidewalk patio is …
