2022-07-01 17:41
Dad's LuncheonetteFather's OfficeCarney'sP.J. ClarkeSam'sHoleman & FinchBig MacTrue LaurelShackburgerIn-N-OutMarlowe(I have not yet tried Irv's) Read More
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A blog about restaurants, food and wine, and related subjects.
2017-12-19 21:01
1. Dad's Luncheonette Cheeseburger Sandwich and Herb Salad2. Bakesale Betty Fried Chicken Sandwich3. Carney Dog4. … Read More
2016-06-13 22:46
First, am I the only person who thinks "Momofuku" does not mean Lucky Peach or refer to the name of some obscure ramen person from Japan but actually means "Mother F_ker"?That seems particul… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I know a lot of people who like to go see newly released movies on opening day or soon thereafter. I used to be that way about restaurants-- maybe not within the first week of opening (afte… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
I was watching an interview of one of my favorite chefs/authors Gabrielle Hamilton (if you have not read Blood, Bones & Butter, get it now), and she described foodies as having "messed-u… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This post appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle about texting in restuarants. While I understand and appreciate the general sentiment in theory, I have to say that because of my job, I wou… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Places I would go back to eat*ClosedGeno's SteaksPat's King of SteaksMorimotoVetriI am not really certain whether there is such thing as a "great cheesesteak," but in the battle of the two f… Read More
2015-10-09 17:43
Nozawa Bar212 North Canon DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210(424)216-6158Chef Osamu FujitaDinner only Monday through SaturdaySugarfish Sushi is located a couple of blocks away from a Cheesec… Read More
2015-10-09 17:42
Melisse1104 Wilshire Blvd.Santa Monica, CA 90401(310)395-0881Chef Josiah CitrinDinner only Tuesday through SaturdayInteresting...I have never seen bread service precede the amuse gueul… Read More
2015-10-02 19:08
I must have eaten at a different restaurant than this critic. Celery is not an appropriate garnish for sashimi. Torching every other nigiri does not make up for the sad quality of the… Read More
2015-09-28 20:50
What to say to the service team and chef of a favorite restaurant when they are understaffed and clearly having a bad night (evidenced by repeated questions from the staff seeking reassuranc… Read More
2015-09-28 20:46
*** (yawn)Brooklyn FareLe BernardinEleven Madison ParkJean-GeorgesMasaPer Se**Aquavit (new)Atera (seriously?)Blanca (new)DanielIchimura (new)JungsikMareaMomofuku KoSoto*15 EastAi FioriA… Read More
2015-09-28 20:45
***Benu (new)French LaundryMeadowoodSaison (new)**Acquerello (new)Atelier Crenn (seriously?)Baume (seriously?)CoiManresaQuince*AllspiceAmeAuberge du SoleilAzizaBouchonBoulevard (serious… Read More
2015-09-15 18:17
I can never resist any menu items that include a runny egg or squid ink (except this, gross!)Recently, I had an item that I cannot stop thinking about-- squid ink fried rice at Ippuku in Ber… Read More
2015-08-11 15:46
I really need to stop trying name-brand chain restaurants, i.e., anything opened by Michael Mina, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Nobu Matsuhisa, Tom Colicchio Read More
2015-01-08 01:17
"The Court ... PERMANENTLY ENJOINS AND RESTRAINS Defendant and her agents, servants, employees, representative, successors, and assigns from enforcing California Health and Safety Code … Read More
2014-11-14 23:37
***AlineaGrace (new)**42 Grams (new)L2OSixteen*AcadiaBlackbirdBokaEL IdeasElizabethEverestGoosefootLongman & EagleMotoNAHANorth PondSchwaSenzaSepiaSpiaggiaTakashi (closed)TopolobampoTru Read More
2014-06-19 00:40
I love that my favorite restaurants continue to be better and better every time.I hate Shake Shack's new non-crinkle fries. Not to mention the Shack burgers, once so good that I wonder… Read More
2011-09-11 00:45
Certain menu items and descriptions just bore me to tears (modern, local, fresh, seared, grilled, breast, loin, chop), but after Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle blogged about me… Read More
2011-08-16 21:13
Places I would go back to eat
*Closed
Crystal Jade Palace
Hong Yuan
Gimbap & Ramyun
Jihwaja
Korea House
Mezzaluna
Mikado
Myeong Dong Kalguksu
Nolita Garden
Palsun
Paris Grill
The Restaur… Read More
2011-07-07 16:22
O Ya9 East StreetBoston, MA 02111(617) 654-9900Chef Tim CushmanDinner only Tuesday through SaturdayI adored Frank Bruni's sarcasm and writing style as much as I admired his taste in food-- u… Read More
2011-03-28 22:57
This is the food version of that English game, "Shag or Die," meaning that you must pick one at the exclusion of the other (with my personal pick in parentheses, meaning that I hav… Read More
2011-03-24 00:13
One of my favorite parts of a fine dining experience is the amuse bouche, that little surprise gift from the kitchen to start the meal. In fact, I am quite greedy when it comes to these litt… Read More
2011-03-21 19:40
1. Butternut squash soupMake it stop. I can't take another spoonful, even if it is well prepared and not the typical gloppy sort.2. Liquid nitrogenSeriously what is wrong with using the free… Read More
2011-02-03 20:07
Places I would go back to eat*ClosedLedburySt. John Read More
2011-02-03 19:55
Places I would go back to eat*ClosedChez l'Ami JeanL'ArpegeL'AstranceLe Bistro Paul BertLes Deux MagotsLe Grand VefourLedoyen Read More
2010-12-22 20:09
Best Fine Dining:1. KOMI2. Manresa3. Saison4. Sushi Isano5. Mizutani6. Rokukakutei7. Kiss8. 15 East9. Commis10. QuinceBest Desserts:1. Del Posto (Headley)2. Commis (Salgado)3. Sushi Sam'sBes… Read More
2010-11-23 16:34
***AlineaL20**AvenuesCharlie Trotter'sRia*BlackbirdBokaBonsoiréeCrofton on WellsEverestgraham elliotLongman & EagleNAHANoMISchwaSeasonsSepiaSixteenSpiaggiaTakashiTopolobampoTruVie… Read More
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