Archive for September, 2008
Tia Pol
Jess & Garrett forgot their cameras but brought their appetite to Tia Pol. Click the quote for the full write-up.
…bar stools don’t encourage the kind of lingering, “try this, then try that” the food deserves.”
And with that, we’re off to San Francisco. There won’t be any updates until next week, but don’t worry [...]
Per Se: A Vegetarian Feast
When I made reservations for lunch at Per Se, I made a note that it was a present for my sister’s birthday. When they called back to confirm the reservation they asked how to spell my sister’s name, and I started to realize just how special this meal would be. I had read [...]
Market Watch: Broccoli
Broccoli has finally come into its own at the Farmer’s Market. For weeks we’ve been treated to limp, yellowing florets, but this morning the broccoli was glorious. I usually throw broccoli in with pasta and a garlic/olive oil sauce, but the best thing I’ve ever made with broccoli is Mario Batali’s Pan Cotto [...]
Food Network Politics
Hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding the Thai Prime Minister’s appearance on a cooking show, tomorrow Michelle Obama will appear on Food Network’s Paula’s Party. Not to be outdone, John McCain himself (along with his wife, Cindy) will appear on the Rachael Ray Show. Seriously? Does anyone really care about [...]
Terrace Bagels
Over at Fork in the Road they recently had what they called a Bagel Smackdown, in which they compared bagels from several different places around NYC. To represent Brooklyn they went to the Bagel Hole over on 7th Ave. I had a bagel there once, and it was so doughy and gummy that [...]
Red Hook Ball Field My Way
I like to think that I’m pretty much a veteran when it comes to the Red Hook Vendors. It’s fun to see newbies trying to navigate their way around Red Hook and the vendors at the ball field. It’s not fun when the newbies ask silly questions and hold up the line. [...]
