Curry is one of those words like salsa; it means different things to different people. At its most basic, curry refers to a spicy dish of vegetables or meat served with rice.




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We usually talk about spices or cooking techniques, but let’s talk about something that can save somebody’s life, the Heimlich maneuver.




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We love cooking with ginger and we love cooking with sharp knives. No matter how sharp our knife is, it is still difficult to get really fine, fresh ginger unless you grab a grater (and we hate washing extra dishes too).




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What is the "Yummy Factor"? By adding extra sugar, fat, or salt, many of today's chain restaurants use these ingredients to give you a sense of the food being “extra yummy”.




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With all the talk about how salt can raise one's blood pressure, there are some ways you can add that punch of flavor without it. Try squeezing on fresh lemon juice, Tabasco, or balsamic vinegar. Don't think you have to ween yourself off salt all at one time. You can gradually cut back. You'll be surprise how your taste buds will adjust.

When we're roasting meat, whether it be pork, lamb, or beef, we take the time to sear it with an extremely hot pan. This seals in the juices and makes the meat more moist. Be careful if you're doing this at home as it can make a lot of smoke.

We love salads, but every now and then we just need to do something a little different. Try grilling some vegetables (or broiling is fine in the winter time) and then tossing them with your favorite dressing. Don't think you have to use the same hearty vegetables like sweet peppers, zucchini, etc. Grilled butternut squash makes a delicious salad too.

We love lamb, be it braised, roasted or grilled. You can probably tell because we have it almost weekly at our café.




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What is Panko? This is a Japanese style bread crumb. By using panko in your cooking, you can get the crunch without frying.




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As can be seen by our Thursday menu, we like a nice, grilled Reuben from time to time ourselves. Our twist is that we take the time to pickle our own cabbage. That's why it's so good.

Did you know you can substitute lemon for vinegar in most dressings? Experiment like we do and you'll find some great combinations. Just ask Evangelina (sous chef).

Like our most of our customers, we enjoy our pastries and cakes. But we thought we’d give you a little quiz. What is the best way to enjoy our pastries?

a) After dinner at Rudi’s
b) At room temperature
c) In the bath tub



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We recently got asked twice in one week, "What is Hoisin Sauce?" Well for those of you who are not familiar with it, it is a rich, dark, sweet sauce typically used in Chinese cooking for marinades and basting.



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The Jersey barriers have finally fallen, the park is finally open and it's all just in time for winter. In spite of that, come down and see the new green way. We can't wait to get our tables out so you can enjoy our new view of Boston....although I think we'll wait a couple of months on putting out the tables and umbrellas.

A healthy and delicious way to dress cooked vegetables is to use a touch of olive oil instead of butter. If you sprinkle a touch of salt, you might even find you like the taste better than butter. Now you can enjoy your food more and lower your cholesterol at the same time.