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Let us Now Praise Obscure Pizza-Like Things
Recently I trucked around New York looking for tartes flambées worthy of devotion. Here’s a primer.
10.02.07
- Keywords
- francis lam,
- restaurant notes,
- pizza,
- new york
chefs + restaurants
As Spanish as Apple Pie
In the past, whenever
Spaniards mocked American food as being all hamburgers and hotdogs, I took them to Cornucopia, a rambling old apartment-turned-restaurant.
09.27.07
- Keywords
- restaurant notes,
- lisa abend,
- spain,
- madrid
chefs + restaurants
The Next 2 Big Cuisines
Two cuisines have caught my eye of late in Sydney, both from China
but also as different as can be.
09.27.07
- Keywords
- restaurant notes,
- pat nourse,
- chinese,
- culinary culture
travel + culture
France’s Place In The Sun
Ask the French where they dream of living, and the southern town of Montpellier always comes out on top.
09.26.07
- Keywords
- alexander lobrano,
- france,
- hotels,
- restaurant notes,
- montpellier
travel + culture
Seven Reasons to Love Melbourne
09.20.07
- Keywords
- pat nourse,
- australia,
- melbourne,
- restaurant notes
chefs + restaurants
Let us Now Praise Famous Dogs
Chicago hot dogs are phenomenal—a dog snuggling in a poppy seed bun. Yellow mustard, some bizarre neon green relish, dill pickle, tomato, chopped onions, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.
09.11.07
- Keywords
- francis lam,
- restaurant notes,
- chicago,
- meat,
- culinary culture
travel + culture
Gargling With The Devil’s Mouthwash
09.10.07
- Keywords
- john t. edge,
- u.s. south,
- restaurant notes,
- barbecue
chefs + restaurants
New New Orleans Food
When I travel to New Orleans, I clamor for New Orleans food. But my friends in New Orleans don't always want the same.
08.01.07
- Keywords
- john t. edge,
- restaurant notes,
- southern u.s.,
- new orleans
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
- Keywords
- francis lam,
- restaurant notes,
- chinese,
- asian,
- culinary culture
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
- Keywords
- francis lam,
- restaurant notes,
- new york
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