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2005 FBA: Call for Nominations: Best Food Blog - Restaurant Reviews

12/05/05 @ 08:00:00 am, by Kate Hopkins Email 2009 views • Categories: Nominations

This Food Blog Award is fairly straight forward. I am looking for nominations for Food Blogs that do restaurant reviews, at least one a month, for seven consecutive months. Yes you can nominate yourself. Please put your nominations for this category in the comment section of this post only!

The winner of this category will receive a Digital Scale provided by the good folks at CalorieLab.

The Call for Nominations will close at Midnight, December 16, 2005 Pacific Standard Time.

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Comment from: Lara Ferroni [Visitor] · http://laraferroni.typepad.com/i_like_food/
Restaurant reviews in the Seattle area.
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 08:29
Comment from: Magictofu [Visitor] · http://slurpandburp.blogspot.com/
Another self nomination... this time for my restaurant review blog for a city where good and affordable restaurants are extremely rare.
Eating Ottawa
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 11:15
Comment from: Chubby [Visitor] · http://bunrab.com/yummychow/yummytitle.html
Yummy chow reviews in the San Francisco Bay Area
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 11:41
Comment from: Barbara Fisher [Visitor] · http://www.tigersandstrawberries.com/
Becks and Posh.
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 13:57
Comment from: Elise [Visitor] · http://www.elise.com/recipes
Becks and Posh for San Francisco restaurant reviews
The Amateur Gourmet for New York City
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 19:41
Comment from: Jennifer [Visitor] · http://tasteeverythingonce.blogspot.com
I Heart Bacon for Meg's reviews of Seattle restaurants.
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 20:57
Comment from: Fran [Visitor]
I'd like to nominate 'ono kine grindz (http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/) for this category. Reid reviews restaurants in Hawaii (sometimes 4 a week!) and includes great pictures.
PermalinkPermalink 12/05/05 @ 21:21
Comment from: Reid [Visitor] · http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com
I am nominating Grab Your Fork.

http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 04:15
Comment from: beastmomma [Visitor] · http://beastmomma.squarespace.com
Adam at http://www.amatuergourmet.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 07:06
Comment from: Rachael [Visitor] · http://www.freshcatering.blogspot.com
THE DELICIOUS LIFE!

The BEST!
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 07:15
Comment from: Michelle [Visitor]
'Ono Kine Grindz - onokinegrindz.typepad.com

Reid keeps us transplated locals tuned in to what happening in Hawaii with his awesome restaurant reviews, news links, and recipes!
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 07:46
Comment from: Pam [Visitor] · http://chocolateandzucchini.com/
All of the out of the way places in Paris
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 07:51
Comment from: Kirk [Visitor] · http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/
Without a doubt 'Ono Kine Grindz
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 09:13
Comment from: Mama BoK [Visitor] · http://babybokchoi.blogsome.com/
I nominate Reid from http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/
who has been very consistent .. and AG from Grab Your Fork at http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 09:21
Comment from: Seema Pai [Visitor]
I nominate The amateur gourmet for NYC.

PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 09:27
Comment from: Geeklad [Visitor] · http://whitetrashbbq.blogspot.com
The story of a guy from NYC who competes in pro BBQ contests. He does recipes, techniques, restaraunt reviews, cook book reviews and tells stories about his life. I really emjoy his blog.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 09:54
Comment from: Culinista [Visitor]
Gastroville.com for thoughtful, in-depth reviews of high-end restaurants in Europe (mostly France, Spain and Italy) and the US. A must-read before blowing the big bucks.

PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 11:22
Comment from: visitor [Visitor] · http://whitetrashbbq.blogspot.com
BBQ Reviews

http://whitetrashbbq.blogspot.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 11:37
Comment from: Bob [Visitor] · http://whitetrashbbq.blogspot.com
The guy does an all round review and revists of the BBQ scene in NYC and the surrounding area
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 12:55
Comment from: priya,ar [Visitor]
http://lulumanhattan.blogspot.com/ does a good job in restaurant reviews
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 13:10
Comment from: Warren [Visitor] · http://www.onokinegrindz.com
To-the-point reviews that are accurate in description of service and food. Upon finding a dining gem, Reid does such a superb job painting a delectable picture that I am compelled to pay a visit. Highly effective reviews, I'd say.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 14:14
Comment from: Arashi [Visitor]
Mmm-yoso
http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 14:19
Comment from: tanya [Visitor] · http://iateapie.net
I nominate http://www.dcfoodies.com/ - in depth reviews of restaurants in DC.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 14:25
Comment from: LP [Visitor]
I nominate http://www.onokinegrindz.com
Great pictures of the food and great diversity in restaurants.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 15:14
Comment from: Dean [Visitor]
I nominate James site
BIG ISLAND GRINDS
http://www.jamesrubio.net/grinds/
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 15:15
Comment from: Mark [Visitor]
I vote for ono kine grindz.

http://www.onokinegrindz.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 17:40
Comment from: Nic [Visitor] · http://bakingsheet.blogspot.com
Reid and Ono Kine Grindz
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 19:43
Comment from: Meg [Visitor]
Yes, I nominate the Amateur Gourmet... yet again.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 20:20
Comment from: shellie [Visitor]
Ono Kine Grindz have the best restaurant reviews!
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/05 @ 22:21
Comment from: Nicky [Visitor]
She does a great job, everytime! http://becksposhnosh.blogspot.com/

Nicky from deliciousdaysDOTcom (the comment-function didn't accept my URL?)
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 00:40
Comment from: joe [Visitor]
augieland.blogs.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 06:15
Comment from: ben bloom [Visitor] · http://www.lacuisinecaters.com
Andrea Strong - great writing, cuts to the core, a pleasure on Monday mornings.
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 10:08
Comment from: Spoolia [Visitor] · http://www.cravings-nyc.com
www.cravings-nyc.com

The name speaks for itself. Cravings-NYC always provides exquisite critiques of restaurants and particular dishes. Beyond the outstanding design and amazing photography I consider this the quintessential source on what to eat in New York.
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 10:11
Comment from: rokh [Visitor] · http://thamjiak.blogspot.com/
eating asia by Robyn Eckhardt
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 10:26
Comment from: lance [Visitor]
Both Keith of mmm-yoso and Reid of ono kine grindz
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 10:56
Comment from: Dana [Visitor] · http://phatduck.blogspot.com
Tasting Menu. Expansive base of restaurants (from 3 star to taco trucks), Cities (from home in seattle to every continent). A very humble, unassuming view on the food. And 2 side project cookbooks that are remarkable.
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 14:16
Comment from: Veruca salt [Visitor]
Grab your fork
PermalinkPermalink 12/07/05 @ 15:12
Comment from: Linda [Visitor] · http://onokinegrindz.com
http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/ono_kine_grindz/

I nominate Reid from Ono Kine Grinds. He posts very descriptive reviews almost every other day and takes good photos of the food and the diverse restaurants he visits from Hawaii, California and Singapore. Sometimes he posts up some delicious and easy-to-do recipes. Ono Kine Grindz is also very user friendly. Users are able to navigate through the reviews by month, specific location, and food categories which I find to be rather impressive.
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 05:54
Comment from: JRT [Visitor]
I nominate www.cravings-nyc.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 07:08
Comment from: Chris [Visitor] · http://www.baerguide.com
Nominating "BAERGUIDE - Restaurant Reviews for Students" at http://www.baerguide.com

The description is: BAERGUIDE is your handy dining guide written by and for college students, covering the San Diego, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, New York, and New Haven regions.
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 09:19
Comment from: Jessica [Visitor] · http://andiamotutti.blogspot.com
http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 11:04
Comment from: James [Visitor] · http://jamesrubio.net/grinds/
I nominate Ono Kine Grindz (http://onokinegrindz.com/)

Great variety of foods, detailed reviews/photos, and lots of them. Reid's site has actually inspired me to create my own food blog!
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 14:06
Comment from: Brett [Visitor] · http://inpraiseofsardines.typepad.com/blogs/
Becks & Posh
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 17:46
Comment from: Mark [Visitor]
I nominate http://iateapie.net/

It doesn't review restaurant food, but rather the stuff in the center part of the supermarket that, for better or worse, comprises the major portion of the diet of most people. (There appears to be no categorie for packaged food reviews.)
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/05 @ 17:46
Comment from: farmgirl [Visitor] · http://farmgirlfare.com
Along with several others, I nominate Becks & Posh (http://becksposhnosh.blogspot.com)

I don't even go out to eat, and I read every one of Sam's reviews.

They are extremely well written and always include interesting details about the entire dining experience. They are always entertaining--and often hysterical. I mean, who can forget Sam's wood-fired pizza lunch spontaneously bursting into flames or happy Fred and his plate of yellow food?
PermalinkPermalink 12/09/05 @ 07:51
Comment from: Jennifer [Visitor] · http://www.weeklydish.com
I nominate Sam of Becks & Posh. Her reviews are so much fun to read...and full of exactly the kind of information I want when choosing a restaurant.
PermalinkPermalink 12/09/05 @ 08:34
Comment from: Mondira [Visitor] · http://chezpim.typepad.com
Chez Pim, for Pim's knowledgable and reliable reviews of highend restaurants. Her review was my guide on my last Paris journey.
PermalinkPermalink 12/10/05 @ 00:21
Comment from: michelle [Visitor]
I nominate www.amateurgourmet.com

PermalinkPermalink 12/10/05 @ 14:32
Comment from: deccanheffalump [Visitor] · http://thecookscottage.typepad.com
The Delicious Life !!
PermalinkPermalink 12/10/05 @ 23:12
Comment from: Melissa [Visitor]
http://monasapple.blogspot.com/

I love her reviews!
PermalinkPermalink 12/11/05 @ 00:43
Comment from: Passionate Eater [Visitor] · http://passionateeater.blogspot.com
I'd like to nominate Kirk from Mmm-Yoso, I like his brief and frequent reviews--he gets right to the point, and he gets me hungry in the process!
PermalinkPermalink 12/11/05 @ 01:24
Comment from: Passionate Eater [Visitor] · http://passionateeater.blogspot.com
Whoops, I forgot to include Kirk from Mmm-Yoso's URL address: http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com. Sorry about that.
PermalinkPermalink 12/11/05 @ 01:39
Comment from: foodcrazee [Visitor] · http://foodcrazee.blogspot.com
again voting for

GrabYourFork

PermalinkPermalink 12/11/05 @ 02:14
Comment from: NHEvilWench [Visitor] · http://www.2tastyladies.com
Incredible food writing webblog. Sexy ladies and sexy food.
PermalinkPermalink 12/11/05 @ 10:29
Comment from: Chefrobare [Visitor]
Andrea Strong kicks ass.
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 05:58
Comment from: babe_kl [Visitor] · http://www.babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com
Definitely,
http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/
http://onokinegrindz.typepad.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 07:25
Comment from: Bethany [Visitor]
Amateur Gourmet! He reviews such a wide range of places to eat.
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 10:34
Comment from: Jill [Visitor]
I nominate Adam from The Amateur Gourmet

http://www.amateurgourmet.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 12:11
Comment from: Maria [Visitor]
www.ratearestaurant.blogspot.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 12:21
Comment from: Ted [Visitor]
http://monasapple.blogspot.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 14:12
Comment from: Janet [Visitor]
I would like to nominate:
http://www.foodieuniverse.blogspot.com/
No, it isn't my own site, but I find it to be an excellent resource when trying to find a place to eat. The organization is exceptional and very easy to use, and the reviews are very comprehensive and well-written.
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 14:29
Comment from: Jessica Allen [Visitor]
www.2tastyladies.com is worth the time if you want to get to know San Francisco with the influences on their own lives by living in the UK, Tennessee, Boston plus all of their adventures.
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 15:41
Comment from: Jessica [Visitor] · http://www.2tastyladies.com
I fully enjoy all they bring to the world wide web
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 15:45
Comment from: Veronica [Visitor] · http://www.foodieuniverse.com
Foodie Universe is the first place I go to find a restaurant.
PermalinkPermalink 12/12/05 @ 16:34
Comment from: Malavika [Visitor]
Of course Amateur Gourmet!
PermalinkPermalink 12/13/05 @ 02:47
Comment from: Robyn [Visitor] · http://www.roboppy.net/food
http://twentyaday.blogspot.com/
http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/
PermalinkPermalink 12/14/05 @ 12:12
Comment from: bill [Visitor]
I would like to nominate:

Food. Family. Community.
http://scotthutcheson.typepad.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/14/05 @ 17:57
Comment from: Jack [Member] Email · http://www.ForkandBottle.com
I nominate two for this category:

Gastroville http://www.gastroville.com/

and

Vinography
PermalinkPermalink 12/14/05 @ 19:47
Comment from: Andrew [Visitor]
This site is constantly updated and has thorough reviews of the Portland Oregon food scene

http://www.portlandfoodanddrink.com
PermalinkPermalink 12/14/05 @ 23:52
Comment from: joey [Visitor] · http://80breakfasts.blogspot.com/
Even if I can't get to the places they feature, I love reading the restaurant reviews on:
Mona's Apple
I Heart Bacon
PermalinkPermalink 12/15/05 @ 07:58
Comment from: Mona [Visitor] · http://monasapple.blogspot.com
I'll say

NYC Nosh. Great reviews.
PermalinkPermalink 12/15/05 @ 13:26
Comment from: Ranjan [Visitor]
www.2tastyladies.com

They have single handedly allowed me to experience another city (namely San Fransisco) giving it a distinctly textured feel with its eclectic restaurants, ingredients and always interesting cooking commentaries.
PermalinkPermalink 12/15/05 @ 20:39
Comment from: howie [Visitor] · http://www.foodieview.com
Again I'd like to nominate Kirk from mmm-yoso http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com

His blog is really great. Frequently updated, knowledgeable (esp about Asian food), and fun to read.
PermalinkPermalink 12/15/05 @ 21:32
Comment from: sam [Visitor] · http://becksposhnosh.blogspot.com/
There are so many fabulous ones I cant really choose between them. Catherine's writing keeps going from strength to strength.

Food musings
PermalinkPermalink 12/16/05 @ 14:24
Comment from: JP [Visitor] · http://thedeliciouslife.blogspot.com
If it counts at all to have multiple nominations, I'd also like to nominate The Delicious Life, with mostly restaurant reviews of Los Angeles, though she did some great reviews of Chicago as well.
PermalinkPermalink 12/16/05 @ 18:10

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