The GrillπŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

The Grill is the newer restaurant replacing the storied Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram’s Building, designed by famous architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The design, setback from the street, was a novel concept, affording a large courtyard and presenting a more statuesque upright structure, which became a model for future architecture. The Four…

Beef Wellington πŸ₯©

We all know that my mother, aka MamaT, loves Beef Wellington. Apparently, so does my friend and neighbor, Paul Ellington. One night in April, I was persuaded to prepare another Wellington. I should call it Paul Wellington, or Beef Ellington, or Beef Paul πŸ˜‚. ️ Now, Paul is a fine cook in his own right….

Boeuf Bourguignon πŸ₯˜

My take on this classic French stew, inspired by Julia Childs. Ingredients 5 – 6 lb chuck roast (I added in 3 short ribs to see how the different meats would break down) 1 lb thick-cut bacon – not peppered or smoked 1 onion diced 6 carrots 8 large crimini mushrooms sliced (3 – 4…