White Dog Cafe, Wayne, PA, USA

After hearing many good things about the White Dog Cafe, it was time to have lunch there to check it out for myself. First thing, plan on either using valet parking or doing a little walking. I don’t mind the walk, so I parked several blocks away and strolled in. While this place is located in an upscale strip mall, it has a distinctly decorated interior that you’ll find curious to the eye. Lots of framed images of dogs. So, let’s get to the food. Think upscale Main Line eatery. Started out with the mushroom soup as you see here:

Mushroom soup at White Dog Cafe.

Mushroom soup at White Dog Cafe.

No doubt about it, the soup is the real deal, poured from the cruet at your table. Tasty, a little sweet, and subtle mushroom flavor. Next came the main courses, including a homemade pasta you see in the next photo.

Home made ravioli at White Dog Cafe, Wayne.

Home made ravioli at White Dog Cafe, Wayne.

Inside that ravioli was butternut squash with smoked bacon, cranberries, and lots of other goodies. Note the glass of sangria alongside. The table next to me ordered burgers, leading to a case of burger envy on my part. Hence, I ordered the double cheddar version for myself. Here it is:

The double cheddar burger at White Dog Cafe, Wayne.

The double cheddar burger at White Dog Cafe, Wayne.

You see the two kinds of cheddar perfectly melted over that beast. The usual fixings, tomato, grilled onion, and pickle as well. The fries are in the cup and needed some work. A little soggy. This lunch cost some money, but it truly is home made. Excellent service. Fine people watching. Bring plenty of cash. Enjoy every meal! (PS: Parking is a nightmare. Use the valet or find a spot several blocks away and walk in.)

Published in: on January 19, 2013 at 12:37 am  Comments (1)  
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The things you find…

Every once in a while, I’ve been known to dump out the drawers in my desk, which are prone to fill with all sorts of items. Today, while sifting the flotsam and jetsam, I came across my photo pass from a visit to the World Trade Center, the original one. Here it is:

My visitor pass from the World Trade Center.

My visitor pass from the World Trade Center.

I visited a company I did business with there on the 36th floor the Friday before the attack. The following week, I was aboard a ship and didn’t know for many more days that my friends and business associates all survived. Sadly, many others were not so lucky. I’ll keep this the rest of my life as a tangible reminder of what happened.

Published in: on January 18, 2013 at 2:43 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Decent Bubbly

Champagne is champagne and sparkling wine is not. However, there are some reasonably priced sparkling wines out there to satisfy a hankering for the bubbly. I tried this Yellow Tail variety last night.

Bottle of Yellow Tail "Bubbly"

Bottle of Yellow Tail “Bubbly”

This bottle features a re-sealable cap that works perfectly well if you have to put the bottle away for finishing later. Of course, I didn’t have that problem, but it was nice to have the option.

Published in: on January 16, 2013 at 12:57 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Gertrude Hawk Chocolate

When I was a kid, Gertrude Hawk Candy was sold for fund-raising purposes for various organizations. Then, the outfit opened stores, including one at the King of Prussia Mall. I resisted going there because the chocolate covered pretzels are pure kryptonite for me. Last night, I gave in.

A box of chocolate covered pretzels from Gertrude Hawk.

A box of chocolate covered pretzels from Gertrude Hawk.

The way things are going, this box will be empty in another 24 hours. Man, are they ever good!