Once in a great while, I break from the usual Alice Eats format of meals for two that ring up at less than $35. These very special blog posts stick to the spirit of the column, though. A great ...

· Breakfast: Top Your Own Taco, a whole wheat tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and fun toppings; Waffle Dipping Sticks with peanut butter, maple syrup and fruit sauces. · Lunch: Shaken ...

When the rest of the dining world was fawning over flavors and ingredients from far-flung locations, Alice Waters kept her focus on the bounty of local cuisine. That was well before “farm-to-table” ...

What did you want to accomplish with the menu changes? Hyatt approached me about creating this menu for them and understood from the outset what I am all about. I wouldn't compromise. The food had to ...