Dining with Frankie

Vern’s Bakery, Hammondsport, NY., 6/17/26 Vern's Bakery is a couple doors away from the Park Inn. Opening in 2022, the owner Vern was on site and happy to chat.... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/08/10/verns-bakery-hammondsport-ny-6-17-26/

The Park Inn, Hammondsport, NY., 6/16 &17/26 We visited the Park Inn four years ago and you can read about that here,  We liked it enough to go back and stay in one of their 5 rooms while enjoying dinner at their restaurant each night.  ... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/08/07/the-park-inn-hammondsport-ny-6-16-17-26/

Winona’s Restaurant, Camden, Maine, 6/5/26 Winona's is owned by Hannah Adams and Chef Devin Dearden.  With just 20 seats it's small and very casual.  ... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/08/04/winonas-restaurant-camden-maine-6-5-26/

Aster and Rose, Lincolnville, Maine, 6/4/26 Aster and Rose Restaurant was in an historic farmhouse near Camden Hills State Park.   The building not only houses them but also The Youngtown Inn.  ... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/08/01/aster-and-rose-lincolnville-maine-6-4-26/

Natalie’s at Camden Harbor Inn, Camden, Maine, 6/3/26 As the name would indicate Natalie's was the restaurant in the Camden Harbor Inn.  The fine dining restaurant is under Executive Chef Jose Ochoa who actively tries to highlight the bounty of Maine's harvests.  ... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/07/29/natalies-at-camden-harbor-inn-camden-maine-6-3-26/

The Norumbega Inn, Camden, Maine, 6/2/26 The Norumbega Inn was a stone castle by the sea that was converted into a boutique hotel in 1984.  ... https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/07/26/the-norumbega-inn-camden-maine-6-2-26/

Louie’s Bar and Bites, Hayward, WI, 5/13/26 Louie's Bar and Bites was medium sized with a variety of seating options.  There were stools at the bar and high top tables around the perimeter, next to the windows or you could grab a square 'regular' table in the middle.  ...

Minetta Tavern, NYC, 5/9/26 Minetta Tavern is in Greenwich Village in NYC and known for its Black Label Burger.   It was named for the  Minetta Brook which ran from 23rd Street to the Hudson River and has been a hang out for the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Eugene O'Neill and other writers.  ...

Eulalie, NYC, 5/8/26 Eulalie was a small French restaurant in the Tribeca neighborhood of NYC.  Run by Chef Chip Smith in the kitchen and Tina Vaughn doing front of house and wines.  ...

The Odeon Brasserie, NYC, 5/8/26 The Odeon Brasserie is a French-American place in the Tribeca neighborhood. Offering lunch, brunch and dinner it has a lively, casual vibe.  ...

Manhatta, NYC, 5/7/26 Manhatta is a new American restaurant on the 60th floor of the JP Morgan building from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group.    ...

Le Veau d’or, NYC, 5/7/26 Le Veau d'or is a classic French bistro taken over 2 years ago by the folks who do…...

Chambers. NYC, 5/6/26 Chambers is in Tribeca, NYC and run by Chef Jonathan Karis, who previously worked at Gramercy Tavern, along with partners Pascaline Lepeltier (beverage director) and Jared David (general manager).  ...

Los Tacos No. 1, NYC, 5/6/26 Los Tacos No. 1 was created by 3 friends who wanted to bring authentic Mexican tacos to the east coast.  ...

Aposto at The Scala House, Des Moines, 4/27/26 Aposto was in an 1880 Victorian mansion with dimmed lights and a seasonally changing menu.  The concept was created by restauranteur Tony Lemmo offering modern classical Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.  ...

Manhattan Deli, Des Moines, 4/25/26 Manhattan Deli serves classic deli sandwiches and has been doing so for 40 years.  They have a large array of choices as well as a daily special that knocks a dollar off the price.  ...

Harbinger, Des Moines, 4/24/26 Harbinger is owned by Chef Joe Tripp who has been a semifinalist 5 times (nominated 7 times) for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Midwest award.  ...