One of the benefits of being a food geek is that your friends are keenly aware of your acute geekiness, and they know if any food happenings come about, you’re a willing participant, no questions asked. Take for example an event in the city with … Read More →
If there’s a bigger apple picking nerd than me, I’ve yet to meet him. Or her. I love apple picking to a degree that’s almost embarrassing. What’s great about it? Well, lots of things: gorgeous scenery, the sweet smell and serene open space of the … Read More →
Imagine the following business model: You run a business that attracts a steady stream of affluent customers, who are drawn in by the prestige of your name and are willing to pay your high prices. Your customers accept and forgive missteps in the quality of … Read More →
When I open my banh mi shop, I’m going to pump the wafting aroma of grilled pork onto the street to lure in customers. Easy advertising. The allure of smell is powerful — walked past a Cinnabon lately? — and like most people, I’m drawn … Read More →
Dessert Bliss at The Ritz-Carlton
I remember reading an interview with one of the Top Chef hosts — I think it was Padma — in which she said the judges never ate the full plate of food that they were served. They took a few bites, enough to make an … Read More →