I’m sitting on a deck overlooking the city sipping chai masala from a dixie-cup sized paper cup. A convocation of eagles swoops through the sky circling in groups across…
I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked but I did get to try a few new local things that I can share. Chai Masala When…
Alinea – February 10, 2018
Alinea had been at the top of my list for years now. I’m drawn to surprising molecular presentations and Grant has a reputation for deep concepts. It’s always dangerous…
It’s fucking cold in Chicago. But I love it anyway.
Chicago. It’s not Seattle. The streets are not crowded with wafer thin androgynous boys peeled from the shiny covers of fashion magazines. The thick moustache is still popular here. …
Chicago sandwich tour! From the mighty Italian beef to the elusive mother-in-law.
I have the good fortune to be friends with Jim and Mindy Behymer. Mindy is Katy’s cousin and Jim her husband is the author of the notoriously delicious sandwich…
From trdelníky to goulash: the hunt for traditional Czech food in Prague.
Umodre Kachnicky Restaurant specializing in duck. I chose the tasting menu. …
Alexandre Alexandre was a very happy surprise. I was in Brussels unexpectedly for a few days and ran across Alexandre online while looking for a nice dinner spot. My…
The Herb Farm – January 24, 2015
The Herb Farm My first serious dining experience was at the Herb Farm around 2011. It changed my life and is still one of my all-time favorite meals. Chef…