Say hypothetically, a co-worker makes a habit of microwaving fish at lunch; and not relatively odorless fish like tilapia or catfish — I’m talking the stinky stuff. Say this co-worker has been napalming your office more enthusiastically than Robert Duvall in “Apocalypse Now,” with the … Read More →
* The patio at Poste remains one of the nicest spots in the city to grab a drink. And the truffle frites remain my appetizer of choice. We shared two orders, plus these short ribs sliders. All were a hit. * I ran to Amsterdam … Read More →
A few random food thoughts that have been bouncing around in my head… * I’d heard that the Park Service was cracking down on people bringing food and drink into Jazz in the Garden. Or not. A few weeks ago, the security person took a … Read More →
I’m from the Northeast, and Northeasterners (or maybe all East Coasters down to the mid-Atlantic) get a bad rap for being unfriendly — a rap that’s half true. I prefer to think of us as “guarded.” Partly it’s a matter of self-preservation. We live in … Read More →
A Documentary Worth Savoring: “Step Up to the Plate”
The documentaries “Step Up to the Plate” and “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” have a few things in common; both touch on the relationships between fathers and sons, the elusive pursuit of perfection and the idea of food as an art form. And both feature chefs … Read More →