The Association of Food Journalists is an educational organization which "promotes high ethical standards in food writing, editing, and restaurant criticism". It's membership roster reads like a who's who of food writers from newspapers, magazines and even bloggers from around the world. Until recently their guidelines which hadn't been updated in many years, have seemed out of … [Read more...] about Association of Food Journalists Updates Critic Guidelines
Association of Food Journalists Updates Critic Guidelines
Synthetic Biology Creates ‘Living Food’
Wow, this is very cool. From Living Food comes this project using synthetic biology to create 'living food'. This project explores new culinary experiences through developments in synthetic biology, and finds its lineage in haute cuisine and molecular gastronomy. I designed future dining experience where food behaves like a living creature entertaining us through an empathetic … [Read more...] about Synthetic Biology Creates ‘Living Food’
Bittman’s “How To Cook Everything” is Free – Today
In celebration of the Apple App Store's 5th birthday, Apple is giving away ten free "Landmark games and five groundbreaking apps". One of those is Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything, the excellent cooking program that I reviewed back in December of 2011. Everything I said about the program then is still true, and they have added many new recipes and features. Normally $10, … [Read more...] about Bittman’s “How To Cook Everything” is Free – Today
Police Raid of Snohomish Coffee Shops Crush Prostitution Ring
Six Snohomish County coffee stands were raided by police this week, alleging they were fronts for prostitution. According to the search warrant, the owner deposited more than $850,000 in cash into his bank account over a 2 year period. The money reeked of fish, because the chain owner "maintained these denominations in her freezer at home with fish."Excerpts from … [Read more...] about Police Raid of Snohomish Coffee Shops Crush Prostitution Ring
Beaker & Flask Restaurant Closed Permanently
Bad news about Beaker & Flask. According to people 'familiar with the matter', the popular bar and restaurant will not be reopening.Kevin Ludwig was well known from his longtime position as bartender at Park Kitchen. In 2010 he realized his dream, opening Beaker & Flask on SE Sandy to great fanfare. The restaurant and bar was a favorite of many, both because of the … [Read more...] about Beaker & Flask Restaurant Closed Permanently