{The pasta du jour at Demun Oyster Bar is bistro comfort in a bowl. The last time I ordered it, hot pasta noodles and fresh vegetables shared space with hunks of meaty, fresh-off-the-boat seafood. And when nothing remained but an aromatic, fishy broth, hunks of crusty bread made quick work of things.}
{Yes, dry-roasted black edamame looks weird, but when coated with just the right amount of sea salt, you lose all restraint. Your hand returns to the bag every few minutes only to find there’s nothing left to lick but your salty fingers. Jump onto the permissible indulgence bandwagon and get this new protein-packed wonder snack at Whole Foods.}
{Bubbles. Vintage cocktails. Deer antlers on the wall. There are tres belle reasons I return to Bar Les Freres. Most recently, it’s because the mushroom and leek tart is back on the menu. Oh là là, that flaky pastry! Oh là là, that generous ladle of earthy sauce aux champignons! They now take reservations at this French-y Clayton nightspot; it’s time to make yours.}
This article appears in October 2013.