year end: reality is a long game…. (2023)

Recently, La Tour d’Argent, a standard bearer of la grande cuisine since the 1500s – where kings and emperors have feasted, where the fork made its French debut – posted a horrifying video on Instagram of a soufflé being murdered at the table. It was scalped by the server, then disemboweled by the spoonful onto […]

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year end: reality is a long game…. (2023)

Recently, La Tour d’Argent, a standard bearer of la grande cuisine since the 1500s – where kings and emperors have feasted, where the fork made its French debut – posted a horrifying video on Instagram of a soufflé being murdered at the table. It was scalped by the server, then disemboweled by the spoonful onto […]

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smell the food…

If you read my review of the Capitol Grill and were interested by Chef Brock’s “aromatherapeutic” creations, read this.

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smell the food…

If you read my review of the Capitol Grill and were interested by Chef Brock’s “aromatherapeutic” creations, read this.

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i want…

I’ve been waiting, and now that it’s here, I want!! I want! I want! I want! … sigh…

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i want…

I’ve been waiting, and now that it’s here, I want!! I want! I want! I want! … sigh…

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depressing news…

A friend, who is law school, sent this to me. Below is an excerpt taken from a link to a paper published by Ruth A. McKinney, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Writing and Learning Resources Center at the Universtiy of North Carolina Law School, posted on the American Bar Association website: “Law […]

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depressing news…

A friend, who is law school, sent this to me. Below is an excerpt taken from a link to a paper published by Ruth A. McKinney, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Writing and Learning Resources Center at the Universtiy of North Carolina Law School, posted on the American Bar Association website: “Law […]

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and the nominees are…

Drumroll… the James Beard Award Foundation has revealed this year’s nominees. To see the list of potential winners, click here. Mostly, it’s a hit parade of the usual suspects. Not surprisingly, Per Se is nominated for “Best New Restaurant” and its chef-proprietor, Thomas Keller is nominated for “Best Restaurateur.” Steingarten is up for another writing […]

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and the nominees are…

Drumroll… the James Beard Award Foundation has revealed this year’s nominees. To see the list of potential winners, click here. Mostly, it’s a hit parade of the usual suspects. Not surprisingly, Per Se is nominated for “Best New Restaurant” and its chef-proprietor, Thomas Keller is nominated for “Best Restaurateur.” Steingarten is up for another writing […]

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the last days of foie…

How many of you like foie gras? Okay, with foie, I should use the terms “love” or “hate.” Usually, there’s no in-between with “the foie.” Go ahead, raise your hands with resounding enthusiasm, or scowl with distain. My arms – both, are raised and waving with excited approval. Do you like/dislike foie because of its […]

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the last days of foie…

How many of you like foie gras? Okay, with foie, I should use the terms “love” or “hate.” Usually, there’s no in-between with “the foie.” Go ahead, raise your hands with resounding enthusiasm, or scowl with distain. My arms – both, are raised and waving with excited approval. Do you like/dislike foie because of its […]

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sushi scam moves to the big apple…

New Yorkers beware!! I just got word from the Corner Table – the biggest sushi scam is coming your way. Yep, if you read my review of Japonais, you’ll know what I’m talking about…Note to the owners of Japonais: you may be able to get away with peddling sub-standard sushi by providing a “hot scene” […]

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sushi scam moves to the big apple…

New Yorkers beware!! I just got word from the Corner Table – the biggest sushi scam is coming your way. Yep, if you read my review of Japonais, you’ll know what I’m talking about…Note to the owners of Japonais: you may be able to get away with peddling sub-standard sushi by providing a “hot scene” […]

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review: southern comfort…

Capitol Grille at the Hermitage Hotel (visited October, 2004) I was in Nashville, Tennessee and had one dinner to “play with.” I did my research, and decided to forgo the whole “blues, country and bbq” scene. Like a true gem, the Capitol Grille is tucked away in a mine – almost. Not to be confused […]

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review: southern comfort…

Capitol Grille at the Hermitage Hotel (visited October, 2004) I was in Nashville, Tennessee and had one dinner to “play with.” I did my research, and decided to forgo the whole “blues, country and bbq” scene. Like a true gem, the Capitol Grille is tucked away in a mine – almost. Not to be confused […]

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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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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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