Chicago Tribune writer Kevin Pang has posted a photo of an instruction sheet he found in a restaurant kitchen describing how to identify food critics, media & bloggers, as well as a protocol for serving them, and a list of major critics. A few of their tips for spotting a critic:Guests who ask an unusual amount of questions. Guests who give their "full undivided … [Read more...] about A Guide to Spotting Food Critics
A Guide to Spotting Food Critics
Review: American Local
As the Pythons used to say, “…and now for something completely different.”There is traditional American cuisine – featuring the usual roll call of comfort food classics – and Modern American, blending hyperlocal and global ingredients with whiz-bang tricks from the 21st century world of food science and technology. The American Local has a foot in both camps—christening … [Read more...] about Review: American Local
2014 James Beard Award Finalists Announced
Another year, same James Beard awards hype. A couple of surprises - Clyde Common has been nominated for Outstanding Bar Program, and Andy Ricker has been nominated for an article on curry in Saveur magazine.Best Chef: Northwest (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY)Renee Erickson, The Whale Wins, SeattleJason Franey, Canlis, SeattleNaomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland, OREthan … [Read more...] about 2014 James Beard Award Finalists Announced
Sit Your Kids Down – Puppets Teach Restaurant Etiquette
There are a few funny moments in this instructional video - puppets teach restaurant etiquette.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bROOWTpyTlg … [Read more...] about Sit Your Kids Down – Puppets Teach Restaurant Etiquette
Interview: Rick Gencarelli of Lardo
An award-winning cookbook author and chef’s perspective from the confines of a Portland food cart. This is the third in a series of interviews which first appeared in About Face Magazine by Chris Angelus of the terrific Portland Food Adventures. My thanks to About Face. Since this interview was written, Rick has gone on to open the very popular Lardo restaurants.One might … [Read more...] about Interview: Rick Gencarelli of Lardo