chefs + restaurants

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.
08.07.07
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.
08.01.07
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.
08.01.07
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."
07.31.07
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."

07.19.07
chefs + restaurants

Going Fishing in France

There’s just no better place in Europe to eat fish than France.
07.19.07
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Hot Spot: Geales, London

Since chef Garry Hollihead took the place over and spruced it up, Geales is hotter than a chip pan.
07.17.07
chefs + restaurants

A Snooty Response

I ate my way through Kansas City last week. For the most part, I ate haute.
07.16.07
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).
07.13.07
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.
07.12.07
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