Ping Pong Dim Sum is to dim sum what P.F. Chang’s is to Chinese food. That is to say, a safe introduction to an ethnic cuisine, but nowhere near the realm of authentic. (The fact … Read More →
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Co Co. Sala’s Killer Chocolate Drinks
The idea of chocolate mixed with a mojito sounded strange to me. So did a chocolate martini — mostly because I’m not a huge fan of martinis. But I’ve become a believer. Just as bacon … Read More →
Chalin’s: The Two Menus at a Chinese Restaurant
Last week, during the Q&A portion of author Jennifer 8. Lee’s talk at the National Archives about the history of Chinese food in America, an audience member asked her what dishes would be considered “authentic” … Read More →
Emailing About the Lobster Roll at Hank’s Oyster Bar
Instead of doing a regular write-up about the lobster roll at Hank’s Oyster Bar, I’m going to share a brief email exchange I had with my new friend Alia (follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/AliaJKhan). We … Read More →
First Taste at Michel Richard’s Meatballs
As Cindy and I walked back to the office from lunch at the just-opened Meatballs, we talked about how challenging the new media world must be for restaurants. An establishment opens, especially an establishment generating … Read More →