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Weekend Links.

Weekend Links.

I didn’t mean for this week to be busy…but then it was.  Fortunately, I managed to edit quite a bit, and get to a few new venues. Kind of interested in these Airbnb cooking experiences. The Saveur edible gift guide (feel free to order me […]

So, Where Should You Travel Next?

So, Where Should You Travel Next?

Today we welcome a collaborative post from a talented contributor.  Enjoy, C.  If you’re a seasoned traveler, and you’re running out of ideas for where you should go and what you should do next, this is the post for you.  It may not completely answer […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

A week of (almost) pure productivity!  Back from Paris on Friday morning, I allowed myself a day of laundry and sleep, before trying (and succeeding) to get back onto a somewhat regular schedule, including running, fasting, and just generally being a productive member of society […]

My Top Dishes of November 2019.

My Top Dishes of November 2019.

Honestly, this was probably my busiest and most interesting month for food in 2019.  I was happy to support so many local businesses across the United States (and a few in France).  Surprisingly, I don’t remember that much from my meals at Michelin restaurants or […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Bonjour from Paris!   It’s been a busy week in France, seeing the country and eating lots of pastry.  I sort of missed Thanksgiving (thank you, McDonald’s airport dinner), but it really didn’t bother me all that much. Weekend links, you asked? Is ‘badass’ a good […]

Orchard City Kitchen: Bay Area Bib Gourmand.

Orchard City Kitchen: Bay Area Bib Gourmand.

With limited time in South Bay and a calendar not on my side, I looked long and hard at Google Maps, before deciding on Bib Gourmand recognized Orchard City Kitchen.  Creative cocktails?  Yes.  Small plates for a solo diner?  Also, yes!  No reservation needed?  I […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

Wow, it’s been a busy couple of weeks!  I did A TON of traveling, and still have some more to go.  I’m off to Paris this Sunday, and trying to hit a few deadlines before I leave. Extra tini, please? Oprah’s Favorite things 2019 (food […]

Manresa.***

Manresa.***

For my only likely 3 Michelin star meal of 2019, coming off of a relatively disappointing 2-star experience, I was ready for some outstanding food and service.  Unfortunately, I was also exhausted from a four-day conference with Google, which had ended earlier in the morning.  […]

Sushi Park, an omakase experience.

Sushi Park, an omakase experience.

When looking for a suitable lunch spot in Los Angeles, I knew I wanted something like a tasting menu (if possible), and as close as possible to where I was staying.  After researching many (many!!!) lists, I stumbled on Sushi Park.  Sushi for one is […]