Welcome to "The Dish"
The experience of dining out isn't just selecting an entrée from the menu. From type of cuisine and the people you choose to dine with, to ordering a beverage and determining which piece of silverware should be used, a trip to a restaurant is always a story-worthy experience. That's why we launched "The Dish" in August 2011.
"The Dish" is your source for anything and everything dining related. We share stories about our dining experiences, ask about yours, and challenge you to add spice to your outings and create dining diversity by trying new restaurants and cuisines.
Our topics covers a delicious range from how-to's and insight from Restaurant.com team members, to different cuisines and insider information about Restaurant.com. Whether you are an avid foodie, a casual restaurant-goer or a new Restaurant.com customer, we hope you'll find our stories and insight entertaining and helpful, and be willing to share tales of your own dining experiences.
Keep reading to meet the team that will be "dishing" up the information!
Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth grew up in Colorado and would be perfectly content eating Mexican food three meals a day, but has been slowly branching out since moving to Chicago. Recent major dining accomplishments include trying sushi and fois gras (which may have been a one-time thing), but she still works under the assumption that almost everything tastes better with salsa. A fan of dining out since an early age (she has been opting for La Casita or Carlos Miguel's instead of home-cooked meals for years, much to her mother's dismay) it's safe to say most of her favorite social activities revolve around dining out.
Christin A.
As a true Italian, Christin loves hearty Italian food. Lasagna, gnocchi, and her grandma Rose's homemade pizza (it's a secret recipe) are among her favorites! Christin truly believes that every memory made, and every special moment shared starts or ends with a good meal and a full belly. In her mind, there's nothing better than sharing good conversation and laughs over good food with friends and family (while of course sipping on limoncello). Christin ALWAYS makes sure to save room for dessert. Nothing beats finishing a meal with a cannoli (or two)!
Phil V.
Phil, raised in an Italian family (a 100% Italian family as opposed to Christin who is only 75%) grew up knowing little else than a home cooked Italian meal. Every dinner consisted of pasta and gravy (yes they call pasta sauce gravy), bread and usually some sort of meat. Thanksgiving even featured lasagna as the main course with turkey on the side. Lately, however, Phil has begun to branch out trying new cuisines and discovering a love for sushi and Indian food. This new adventurous side fits in perfectly with his favorite past time of spending time with family and friends over a great meal and great conversation.
Jen S.
Jen loves discovering local fare and trying new foods wherever she goes. Whether that means hitting up her favorite Thai restaurant (stop what you're doing and get to Thipi Thai in Glen Ellyn, IL their Green Curry is THAT GOOD), checking out the latest Tapas joint, or settling into a great brunch bistro, Jen is always up for a flavor adventure! Her favorite food weaknesses include dark chocolate, red wine and anything with bacon. But really, can you blame her?
Heather K.
Heather has always loved trying new dishes and cuisines (which was easy growing up having a mother with a flair for making her own recipes). After spending a summer in Europe, she came back with an appreciation for wine, espresso and French cuisine (Coq au vin and crème brûlée were among her favorites). As Heather now lives in Chicago, she is always discovering new restaurants and local dishes all over the city. Heather's long time love affairs, include; chocolate and Cabernet.
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