Comfort Food Redefined By Bob & Sue Located in a refurbished Nabisco factory, New York City’s new gastrobar features creative comfort food by executive chef Todd Macdonald, who ran the kitchens at Cru and Villa Pacri. Among his many specialty dishes are spicy lamb burgers with a cilantro and sumac aioli, mac and parmesan cheese… Read More →
Comfort Food Redefined By Bob & Sue Located in a refurbished Nabisco factory, New York City’s new gastrobar features creative comfort food by executive chef Todd Macdonald, who ran the kitchens at Cru and Villa Pacri. Among his many specialty dishes are spicy lamb burgers with a cilantro and sumac aioli, mac and parmesan cheese… Read More →
Inspired by Peter Dale By Adam Roberts Chorizo is a magical ingredient, the kind of thing that makes your food taste way more accomplished without asking anything of you beyond just buying it. D’Artagnan sells a good-quality chorizo that is readily available; just make sure you’re buying Spanish chorizo, which is already cooked, and not… Read More →
Amateur Schmamateur Adam Roberts took a big risk when he quit law school to start an amateur food blog in 2004. As it turns out, he’s pretty good at it. Seamlessly weaving recipes and photographs with personal narratives and humor, Adam transformed his a hobby into a full-fledged career (jealous?). For his new cookbook, Secrets of… Read More →
Amateur Schmamateur Adam Roberts took a big risk when he quit law school to start an amateur food blog in 2004. As it turns out, he’s pretty good at it. Seamlessly weaving recipes and photographs with personal narratives and humor, Adam transformed his a hobby into a full-fledged career (jealous?). For his new cookbook, Secrets of… Read More →
“Burro” I was a guest at HUGE Theater‘s Show X on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. I shared stories from my life based off of audience suggestions. The cast of talented improvisers then created scenes based off of my stories. It was very fun and very funny. This is part four. Here’s part one, part two and part three. More stories and improv… Read More →
Austin’s Favorite Neighborhood Bistro Opened in 2010 by Ned Elliott, this 47-seat small bistro is celebrated for creative seasonal cuisine and unforgettable pastries and desserts. A golden-winged pig adorns the outside of the building, so it’s no surprise that pork plays a vital role in the menu, but it’s not the only praiseworthy protein—the expertly… Read More →
“Burro” I was a guest at HUGE Theater‘s Show X on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. I shared stories from my life based off of audience suggestions. The cast of talented improvisers then created scenes based off of my stories. It was very fun and very funny. This is part four. Here’s part one, part two and part three. More stories and improv… Read More →
Austin’s Favorite Neighborhood Bistro Opened in 2010 by Ned Elliott, this 47-seat small bistro is celebrated for creative seasonal cuisine and unforgettable pastries and desserts. A golden-winged pig adorns the outside of the building, so it’s no surprise that pork plays a vital role in the menu, but it’s not the only praiseworthy protein—the expertly… Read More →
This simple dinner is deceptively complex. You can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes and the flavors are crazy good. My family and I love Mexican food—it’s one of the world’s truly great cuisines. This dish is often seen in the Yucatán, in Veracruz and in-and-around oceanfront communities, but for any indefatigable travelers who… Read More →
Thoughts on the Tasting Menu The Tasting Menu: Is it Tyranny or Theater? We’re back and ready for a brand new year of Go Fork Yourself. This week Andrew and Molly discuss Corby Kummer’s article in the February issue of Vanity Fair, Tyranny-It’s What’s for Dinner. Responses: Chefs Weigh in on the ‘Tyranny’ of Tasting Menus (Eater) The… Read More →
Thoughts on the Tasting Menu The Tasting Menu: Is it Tyranny or Theater? We’re back and ready for a brand new year of Go Fork Yourself. This week Andrew and Molly discuss Corby Kummer’s article in the February issue of Vanity Fair, Tyranny-It’s What’s for Dinner. Responses: Chefs Weigh in on the ‘Tyranny’ of Tasting Menus (Eater) The… Read More →
Southern-Style Seafood Stew By Chris Hastings
A Tastemaker with Southern Sensibility Leading a group of chefs changing the country’s perception of Southern cuisine is Chris Hastings, chef/owner of Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham (one of the best restaurants in the South, if not the whole country). Chris and his wife Idie have been serving modern Southern/French cuisine that celebrates Alabama’s… Read More →
A Tastemaker with Southern Sensibility Leading a group of chefs changing the country’s perception of Southern cuisine is Chris Hastings, chef/owner of Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham (one of the best restaurants in the South, if not the whole country). Chris and his wife Idie have been serving modern Southern/French cuisine that celebrates Alabama’s… Read More →
“Helicopter” I was a guest at HUGE Theater‘s Show X on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. I shared stories from my life based off of audience suggestions. The cast of talented improvisers then created scenes based off of my stories. It was very fun and very funny. This is just part three. Here’s part one and part two. More stories and improv… Read More →
Birmingham’s Hottest Table When Chris and Idie Hastings opened Hot and Hot Fish Club in 1995 they were ahead of the farm-to-table craze, using locally sourced ingredients and supporting Alabama fishermen and foragers in their refined Southern cuisine. The James Beard award-winner changes the menu frequently based on what’s available, with dishes such as red… Read More →
“Helicopter” I was a guest at HUGE Theater‘s Show X on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. I shared stories from my life based off of audience suggestions. The cast of talented improvisers then created scenes based off of my stories. It was very fun and very funny. This is just part three. Here’s part one and part two. More stories and improv… Read More →
Birmingham’s Hottest Table When Chris and Idie Hastings opened Hot and Hot Fish Club in 1995 they were ahead of the farm-to-table craze, using locally sourced ingredients and supporting Alabama fishermen and foragers in their refined Southern cuisine. The James Beard award-winner changes the menu frequently based on what’s available, with dishes such as red… Read More →
For Adventurous Tapas Chef Michael Smith owns two of Kansas City’s most lauded restaurants, his eponymous fine-dining eatery and the adjacent Extra Virgin, a more casual spot with a playful atmosphere (think jewel tones, oversized paintings and a central wood-and-iron bar) and a creative menu of Mediterranean tapas. Go with a crowd and share family-style, making… Read More →
I love this. First We Feast asked, “what if your favorite cookbooks were written by rappers?” The result is this hysterical post. I’m a big Ghostface Killah fan and love this AZ’s Field Guide remix. I’d read that book, but according to Killah:
For Adventurous Tapas Chef Michael Smith owns two of Kansas City’s most lauded restaurants, his eponymous fine-dining eatery and the adjacent Extra Virgin, a more casual spot with a playful atmosphere (think jewel tones, oversized paintings and a central wood-and-iron bar) and a creative menu of Mediterranean tapas. Go with a crowd and share family-style, making… Read More →
I love this. First We Feast asked, “what if your favorite cookbooks were written by rappers?” The result is this hysterical post. I’m a big Ghostface Killah fan and love this AZ’s Field Guide remix. I’d read that book, but according to Killah:
An Alpine Retreat By Bob & Sue At France’s newest (2012) Michelin 3 star restaurant located in the French Alps, Emmanuel Renaut offers delicious fresh fish from the local lakes, as well as vegetables and meats seasoned with mountain-grown herbs. The polenta in truffle sauce and Lake Geneva char with pea sauce was followed by quenelles of pike and… Read More →
Good Pairings For more, check out this season of Appetite for Life: Good Pairings.
An Alpine Retreat By Bob & Sue At France’s newest (2012) Michelin 3 star restaurant located in the French Alps, Emmanuel Renaut offers delicious fresh fish from the local lakes, as well as vegetables and meats seasoned with mountain-grown herbs. The polenta in truffle sauce and Lake Geneva char with pea sauce was followed by quenelles of pike and… Read More →
Good Pairings For more, check out this season of Appetite for Life: Good Pairings.
Memories of my Grandmother’s Kitchen By Sean Brock This simple Appalachian recipe for cornbread is inspired by Ronni Lundy. It doesn’t have flour or sugar in it. You can really taste the flavor of the corn. I ate cornbread every day during my childhood. Food like that evokes so many memories. Every time I tear… Read More →
An Ambassador of Southern Cuisine “If it ain’t Southern, it ain’t walkin’ in the door,” says Sean Brock. The James Beard award-winning chef is passionate about his Southern roots, even going to the extremes of resurrecting antebellum grains and sourcing heritage breeds for his Charleston restaurants, Husk and McCrady’s. He’s the most visible force behind the current… Read More →
An Ambassador of Southern Cuisine “If it ain’t Southern, it ain’t walkin’ in the door,” says Sean Brock. The James Beard award-winning chef is passionate about his Southern roots, even going to the extremes of resurrecting antebellum grains and sourcing heritage breeds for his Charleston restaurants, Husk and McCrady’s. He’s the most visible force behind the current… Read More →
