Dear Hillary – a modest proposal
Girl, get with a make-over program. And pronto! No one's going to elect a refrigerator for President. If you don't have the discipline to shape up and set an example, then you don't have the discipline to be Commander in Chief!
Edible Eye Candy: Part II @ Laili
A recent lunch at this splendid dining room offered not only a large-scale kebab threaded with plump, utterly moist wedges of grilled chicken, but this jewel-like little mezze platter. All of your favorite Mediterranean food groups are here in this pliant quartet of...
Rita Bottoms, the bilingual edition
Some authors have a book signing. Others have a book signing in Venice. Such a one is Rita Bottoms, fresh from her gala reception at Bookshop Damocle on Calle del Perdon, Venezia. Bottoms was celebrated in Italy last month for the new edition of her delightful Riffs &...
Wine of the Week: Guenoc Pinot Grigio
Yes it's pinot grigio. Get over it. It's also a sprightly bottle of delicious white wine for—wait for it—$7.99. An appealling 2012 vintage, this aromatic—light yet not austere—warm weather elixir offers a drinker-friendly 12.5% alcohol. AND it won a double...
Edible Eye Candy: Part I – Soif
During its kitchen transition, Soif's staff doesn't miss a step. Here's an example from last week's appetizer menu. A gorgeous plate of house-cured local king salmon, with paper-thin pickles, peppery sprouts and a swoosh of creme fraiche.
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.