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Rumors of its Death are Possibly Exaggerated

Sometimes I'm struck by an existential fear for the future of Cantonese haute cuisine. But really, I sometimes worry about this food, at least in America.
Francis Lam
08.07.07
Keywords
francis lam,
restaurant notes,
chinese,
asian,
culinary culture
chefs + restaurants

Iowa is Proud of Iowa

When people think of food in Des Moines, they think corn, corn, and more corn—but actually, there's some very creative regional cooking going on in America's corn basket.
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
08.01.07
Keywords
dara moskowitz grumdahl,
midwest,
restaurants
chefs + restaurants

First Taste: Nick's Cove

It’s a destination to city and Marin County types and to locals who are showing up for the bar scene and food.
Peggy Knickerbocker
08.01.07
Keywords
first taste,
san francisco,
peggy knickerbocker,
seafood
chefs + restaurants

A Cook

I was suspicious of a former classmate from culinary school, wondering if he wasn't just another climber, someone who just wants to be called "Chef."
Francis Lam
07.31.07
Keywords
francis lam,
restaurant notes,
new york
chefs + restaurants

Bugs in the Kitchen?

This week, I ate at Moto, one of Chicago's experimental restaurants that practice what is often referred to as "molecular gastronomy."

Julia Langbein
07.19.07
Keywords
julia langbein,
restaurant notes,
chicago,
molecular gastronomy
chefs + restaurants

Going Fishing in France

There’s just no better place in Europe to eat fish than France.
Alexander Lobrano
07.19.07
Keywords
restaurant notes,
alexander lobrano,
france,
seafood,
paris
chefs + restaurants

Hot Spot: Geales, London

Since chef Garry Hollihead took the place over and spruced it up, Geales is hotter than a chip pan.
James Cameron
07.17.07
Keywords
james cameron,
restaurant notes,
london,
seafood
chefs + restaurants

A Snooty Response

I ate my way through Kansas City last week. For the most part, I ate haute.
John T. Edge
07.16.07
Keywords
john t. edge,
restaurant notes,
kansas city,
southern u.s.
chefs + restaurants

“P” is for Pricey ... and Maybe Pretentious

Sula House is an updated version of what Madrileños call a tasca ilustrada (bistro with pretentions).
Lisa Abend
07.13.07
Keywords
lisa abend,
restaurant notes,
madrid,
spain
chefs + restaurants

First Taste: Hill Country

My fingers smell like smoke. My hair smells like smoke. My skirt and my sweater smell like smoke too.
Ruth Reichl
07.12.07
Keywords
ruth reichl,
first taste,
new york,
barbecue