Month: March 2005

cop-out delay…

Sorry folks for my absence and delinquency. I’ve been swamped with work lately… and, in keeping up with my laziness, I’ll refer you to some awesome reading. R.W. Apple of the NY Times has a fascinating article about food and the circus. You won’t miss me too much – I promise to be back soon. […]

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cop-out delay…

Sorry folks for my absence and delinquency. I’ve been swamped with work lately… and, in keeping up with my laziness, I’ll refer you to some awesome reading. R.W. Apple of the NY Times has a fascinating article about food and the circus. You won’t miss me too much – I promise to be back soon. […]

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review: the confused lyonnaise machiavelli…

Daniel (visited November, 2004) Have you ever felt “man-handled” at a restaurant?From the moment my friend and I walked in, I was overwhelmed by Daniel’s “machismo.” Every nook, cranny and staff member of the restaurant exuded masculinity. This was a restaurant with confidence, and it isn’t afraid to assert it. And well, why should it? […]

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review: the confused lyonnaise machiavelli…

Daniel (visited November, 2004) Have you ever felt “man-handled” at a restaurant?From the moment my friend and I walked in, I was overwhelmed by Daniel’s “machismo.” Every nook, cranny and staff member of the restaurant exuded masculinity. This was a restaurant with confidence, and it isn’t afraid to assert it. And well, why should it? […]

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teetotaler…

So, there’s something I must confess to my readers. I am a teetotaler. Let me give you a moment to: 1). Click and look up the word, if you don’t know the meaning, and 2). Get over your initial shock The other night’s festivities (St. Patrick’s Day), my birthday aside, left me questioning whether or […]

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teetotaler…

So, there’s something I must confess to my readers. I am a teetotaler. Let me give you a moment to: 1). Click and look up the word, if you don’t know the meaning, and 2). Get over your initial shock The other night’s festivities (St. Patrick’s Day), my birthday aside, left me questioning whether or […]

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i, the leprechaun…

Every year, before I go to bed on the 16th of March, I unplug my phones and mute my cell. You see, me mums has a peculiar habit of calling at an unreasonably early hour the next morning to wish me a happy birthday. Yes, today I turn x years-old. Disclaimer: this may not be […]

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i, the leprechaun…

Every year, before I go to bed on the 16th of March, I unplug my phones and mute my cell. You see, me mums has a peculiar habit of calling at an unreasonably early hour the next morning to wish me a happy birthday. Yes, today I turn x years-old. Disclaimer: this may not be […]

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if you’re reading, mr. bruni…

Mr. Bruni. An anonymous commentator on my blog has off-handedly (and surely in jest) speculated that my recent and frequent dialogues about Le Bernardin prompted your review. If your ears have been ringing due to my blog… and you have finally answered my siren calls… I implore you – GET ME A JOB!! I will […]

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if you’re reading, mr. bruni…

Mr. Bruni. An anonymous commentator on my blog has off-handedly (and surely in jest) speculated that my recent and frequent dialogues about Le Bernardin prompted your review. If your ears have been ringing due to my blog… and you have finally answered my siren calls… I implore you – GET ME A JOB!! I will […]

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berry disconcerting…

According to the LA Times, strawberries are the fourth most popular selling California fruit or vegetable, following grapes, lettuce and almonds (is almond a fruit or vegetable? I thought it was a nut.). “Wow! That’s great!” is the first thing that comes to mind when I read this. I LOVE strawberries – especially when sliced […]

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berry disconcerting…

According to the LA Times, strawberries are the fourth most popular selling California fruit or vegetable, following grapes, lettuce and almonds (is almond a fruit or vegetable? I thought it was a nut.). “Wow! That’s great!” is the first thing that comes to mind when I read this. I LOVE strawberries – especially when sliced […]

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the silence has been broken…

This morning, NY Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni delivered four stars to Le Bernardin and its star chef, Eric Ripert. This comes as one of the most anticipated reviews as the restaurant has mysteriously escaped review for more than a decade (last time was in 1995, a year after owner Gilbert LeCoze’s death) prompting many […]

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the silence has been broken…

This morning, NY Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni delivered four stars to Le Bernardin and its star chef, Eric Ripert. This comes as one of the most anticipated reviews as the restaurant has mysteriously escaped review for more than a decade (last time was in 1995, a year after owner Gilbert LeCoze’s death) prompting many […]

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review: where’s the fish?….

Japonais (visited October, 2004) If I had written a letter to the proprietors of Japonais in Chicago the “morning after,” this is what I would have to say: To Whom It May Concern:I had the opportunity of dining with you last night. I had a dinner with two good friends whom I had not seen […]

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review: where’s the fish?….

Japonais (visited October, 2004) If I had written a letter to the proprietors of Japonais in Chicago the “morning after,” this is what I would have to say: To Whom It May Concern:I had the opportunity of dining with you last night. I had a dinner with two good friends whom I had not seen […]

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the great burrito debate…

In some quarters of our country, a huge debate rages. Chipotle or Baja Fresh? While I have to admit that Tex-Mex isn’t my favorite cuisine, it does hold a place very near and dear to my heart. I lived off of burritos for a significant part of my college life. My senior year in college, […]

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the great burrito debate…

In some quarters of our country, a huge debate rages. Chipotle or Baja Fresh? While I have to admit that Tex-Mex isn’t my favorite cuisine, it does hold a place very near and dear to my heart. I lived off of burritos for a significant part of my college life. My senior year in college, […]

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what brings us together…

Food, of course! Food is the one topic that few can resist talking about. This morning, I had to visit my doctor to get some bloodwork done (don’t worry, everything’s fine, just a routine check-up). Apparently, it was a slow morning as I was the only patient in the waiting room – but somehow I […]

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what brings us together…

Food, of course! Food is the one topic that few can resist talking about. This morning, I had to visit my doctor to get some bloodwork done (don’t worry, everything’s fine, just a routine check-up). Apparently, it was a slow morning as I was the only patient in the waiting room – but somehow I […]

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