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RSS use policy: www.vindy.com/about/use_policy/#rssWed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/jun/05/something-broastful/A Valley treasure, the Elmton is famous for its broasted chicken and its pizza.<StaffMember: Brothers in Food>, <StaffMember: Mark Smesko>, <StaffMember: Mike Vallas>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/jun/05/something-broastful/http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/may/08/a-neighborhood-oasis/On Monday evenings, Middle Eastern food is the specialty of the house.<StaffMember: Mark Smesko>, <StaffMember: Mike Vallas>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/may/08/a-neighborhood-oasis/http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/apr/10/pho-saigon-is-phobulous/About a year ago over an evening’s conversation enhanced with 3 fingers of Makers Mark, we decided to go out once a month for lunch and visit some of the diners, drive-ins and dives around Youngstown.<StaffMember: Mark Smesko>, <StaffMember: Mike Vallas>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/apr/10/pho-saigon-is-phobulous/http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/feb/13/tringheses-cornersburg-italian-specialti/They make a great sandwich for those on the run as well as a great takeout counter for dinner.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/feb/13/tringheses-cornersburg-italian-specialti/http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/jan/16/steamers-tavern-steaming-perfection/Steamers takes pride in the experience you have when you come in.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/jan/16/steamers-tavern-steaming-perfection/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/dec/19/the-devout-carnivore-meets-meatless/I found myself driving down Route 224 on a cold and rainy night toward my next Sig Dish review, white-knuckled and my mind racing.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/dec/19/the-devout-carnivore-meets-meatless/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/nov/28/a-meal-at-johnnys-tops-this-holiday-list/With the holidays in full swing, there is no doubt that we are all going to get out to dinner with friends and family a little more. For your next night out treat yourself to a meal with top-notch quality and taste. It will make your decision of what to eat a little easier knowing that you are almost guaranteed a great meal at Johnny’s!<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/nov/28/a-meal-at-johnnys-tops-this-holiday-list/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/oct/24/kravitz-delicatessen-beefed-up-flavor-co/Combinations of meats, breads and condiments can transform an ordinary sandwich into so much more.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/oct/24/kravitz-delicatessen-beefed-up-flavor-co/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/sep/26/plenty-of-v-plates/I&#8217;m up for any challenge in the Valley from chefs who can&#8217;t help but show off their skill and appreciation for big eaters. V2&#8217;s executive chef, Brian Lowther, didn&#8217;t waste any time getting a variety of dishes in front of me for this taste.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/sep/26/plenty-of-v-plates/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/sep/05/blue-wolf-taverns-sig-dish-is-simply-the/The bar has just been raised. That&#8217;s really the only way I can describe this week&#8217;s signature dish.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/sep/05/blue-wolf-taverns-sig-dish-is-simply-the/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/aug/01/homemade-quality-does-flavors-for-the-pa/Before I started this Sig Dish tasting, I sat down at Michael Alberini&#8217;s with Exec- utive Chef Steve Zurkey to talk about his style and approach in the kitchen. <StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/aug/01/homemade-quality-does-flavors-for-the-pa/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jul/04/station-squares-chef-offers-all-round-or/As I continue my sig- nature-dish journey through the Valley, I think that what I enjoy the most, besides the enormous amount of food I get to devour, is the short time I get to spend with each chef. <StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jul/04/station-squares-chef-offers-all-round-or/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jun/06/cuisines-come-together-at-the-phoenix/When I started this gig I was wondering when a restaurant was going to deny the fact that it has one dish that is considered the best and not a bunch. That&#8217;s exactly what executive chef and owner Brant Newton of the Phoenix Fire Grill and Bar had in mind.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jun/06/cuisines-come-together-at-the-phoenix/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/may/09/comforting-southern-cuisine/When I hear the term soul food, in my mind I taste food that is relaxing. Breaded chicken dropped in hot oil until golden brown and served with mashed potatoes and corn. <StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/may/09/comforting-southern-cuisine/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/apr/11/unique-dish-offerssflbold-worldsflbcaden/This week I headed out in search of a unique Italian signature dish — one with flavors comparable to what I would find on the table at my grandmother’s house.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:01:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/apr/11/unique-dish-offerssflbold-worldsflbcaden/http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/mar/21/big-catch-at-bogeys/Being that we are in the middle of the Lenten season, I decided I would take my Signature Dishes challenge to Bogey’s Bar and Grill in Lowellville to try one of the many great foods they are known for: fresh fish.<StaffMember: Ross Morrone>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:01:00 -0400http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/mar/21/big-catch-at-bogeys/