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  • Sandwich Contest Winners

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    Thank you to everyone who submitted sandwich recipes to win tickets to the Serious Eats All-Star Sandwich event. After careful analysis, I’ve chosen two winners: congrats to Esther (of Ambitious Deliciousness) who submitted an impressive Asian-flavored pulled pork sandwich; and congrats to Sam (of Sam L. Roth) who submitted a Banh Mi Hot Dog. Winners,…

  • “True Adolescents” is here!

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    Many of you know that my partner, Craig Johnson (the guy you see in all of my posts), is a filmmaker. His first feature, TRUE ADOLESCENTS is finally here and I’m so excited that you, my loyal readers, will finally be able to see it. The movie stars Mark Duplass (who you may know as…

  • Belated Patriotism

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    Clear your cache and load up this month’s banner, which features me as your dear old Uncle Sam. Thanks to Lindy for her brilliant work and to Raphael for nailing it up on the wall.

  • Big News Coming Tomorrow

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    As stated in my latest newsletter, I’m going to announce some very big news here tomorrow at 12 PM EST. Make sure to follow me on Twitter (@amateurgourmet) for clues leading up to the big announcement. Hope you can sleep tonight as you freak out from all the anticipation!

  • Where To Go and What To Eat in New Orleans?

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    This Friday I’m heading to New Orleans on a trip sponsored by the Louisiana Seafood Board, my first time there since I performed with my college improv comedy troupe at Tulane (where we slept on a frat house floor) and certainly the first time I’ve been there as a real eater. Many of the meals…

  • A Tiki Banner

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    I’m really digging this month’s banner by Lindy Groening. Thanks to her for dreaming it up and thanks to Raphael Brion for nailing it on to the top of the page. (He also updated the banner gallery, which you should check out here.)

  • Casseroles, Atlanta

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    It’s not every day that you have a friend go into the food business, which is why I was so excited and exhilarated when my friend Hunter Hanger, the most charming Southerner that I know (when I just called him he answered: “As I live and breathe, if it isn’t Adam Roberts”), was opening up…

  • Reasons To Go To The Farmer’s Market in the Spring

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  • The Black Napkins of Boca Raton

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    Did you know that in Boca Raton, Florida, where my family lives, you can request a black napkin instead of a white napkin at restaurants? I can imagine your reaction. “Why would anyone request such a thing?” I had a similar reaction when I found about it too.

  • Reasons To Roast A Chicken

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    My latest piece is up on Huffington Post, “Reasons To Roast A Chicken.” If you’re not roasting a chicken every week, I hope this will change your mind.