If you are a subscriber to The New Yorker, a spoof on restaurant service by Joel Stein is pretty darn funny. It covers just about every hot button that seems to come up with diners. “...I’ll guide you through the process. First of all, we ask a lot of questions designed to make you feel insecure. Is everyone at the table O.K. with feeling insecure?”...“...That’s why we … [Read more...] about From the New Yorker: Joel Stein – I Will Be Your Server
Archives for July 2012
Dramatic Reading of Yelp Reviews
Theses dramatic readings of Yelp restaurant reviews are pretty funny.Actor Chris Kipiniak gives it his best:http://youtu.be/QEdXhH97Z7E And another by award winning audio-book narrator and actress Therese Plummer (The Good Wife, Law and Order SVU). Don't miss the "unimpeachable" service.http://youtu.be/aaSC7qVRL0wvia Eater … [Read more...] about Dramatic Reading of Yelp Reviews
Israel Out at Corazon
Chris Israel's Corazon Mexican restaurant collaboration with investment group ChefStable has been struggling since they opened the doors. I like the space, which is at SW 12th and Washington St., but from the opening the food was a bit expensive, not that great, the drinks were inconsistent, and the menu wasn't approachable enough for the size of crowd they are going to need to … [Read more...] about Israel Out at Corazon
Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!
There is a new chef at the Brasserie Montmartre. Chef Johnny Nudd will lead the kitchen beginning July 24th. From the press release -“Talented yet humble, and with experience in San Francisco, New York, and Europe, Chef Johnny is the kind of chef I like to collaborate with,” says Chureau, former chef-owner of Fenouil, who has more recently revived the Brasserie as a new … [Read more...] about Lots of Old News and a Rare Mushroom Find!
OPB: Cook it at Home: Biwa Owners Demonstrate Cooking Bibimbap
Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelz, owners of the popular Biwa restaurant in SE Portland, demonstrated to OPB Arts & Life, how to cook bibimbap, the signature Korean dish, at home. Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat are common additions - I usually … [Read more...] about OPB: Cook it at Home: Biwa Owners Demonstrate Cooking Bibimbap