Apiary: It may not be Veritas, but chef Scott Bryan is settling, and it's still off most people's radar.
SHO Shaun Hergatt: People are slowly waking up to the fact that this was one of 2009's most important openings - splendid, refined food at a bargain price.
SD26: San Domenico reinvented for a new world of flexible, casual dining.
[Free stuff by Wilfrid: January 4, 2009]
Born under a wandering star or not, many of us at least seem destined to wander in the direction of any restaurant offering a complimentary meal.
Such was the proposition, in any case, which I - along with a swarm of other independent New York food writers, received from one Hagan Blount, a food wandering to some purpose.
Continue reading "Jane And An Choi With The Wandering Foodie" »
[Free stuff by Wilfrid: December 14, 2009]
Why traipse up to Eli Zabar's E.A.T. on the Upper East Side to taste smoked whitefish? Even free smoked whitefish?
But an invitation is an invitation and I'm glad I accepted it. Partly because Mr Zabar (present) pours a good champagne, and partly because the story of the Bering Cisco turned out to be uncommonly interesting. Also, if it's good enough a party to attract David Rosengarten...
[Free stuff by Wilfrid: November 23, 2009]
Ekin Yasin made such nice comments about the Pink Pig, that I could hardly resist her invitation to attend the first New York meet-up hosted by Gourmates.
In any case, empanadas were involved. My thanks to the gentleman who held the plate for the photo, as there was nowhere to put it down.
[Free stuff by Wilfrid: August 10, 2o09]
Someone out there has put me on a list of New York chocolate mavens. It's the only explanation.
First, the Bissinger's tasting, and now an invitation to sample the wares of Julia Child's favorite chocolate-maker, Scharffen Berger. I am starting to feel like Charlie with the golden ticket.
Continue reading "Fear Of Melting: Scharffen Berger At The FCI" »
[Free stuff by Wilfrid: July 13, 2009]
Send me your garments and I shall model them. I mean within reason, of course - chocolate speedos not solicited.
