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My Best Three Meals of 2019.

My Best Three Meals of 2019.

2019 was an interesting year, and probably one of the more average years as far as food was concerned. As I look back, there were a lot of good meals, but the meals that were truly next level are relatively few and far between. I […]

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. […]