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  • Win 2 Tickets to the James Beard Taste America Gala in Las Vegas

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    Do you live near Las Vegas? Are you going to Vegas the weekend of October 25th? If so, you have a chance to win two tickets to the James Beard Taste America Gala at the Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino on Saturday, October 25th. Some of the nation’s best chefs–Fabio Trabocchi from Fiamma in New…

  • Is Craig Claiborne in “The Goonies”?

    Is Craig Claiborne in “The Goonies”?

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    For those of us who grew up with “The Goonies,” re-watching the film as an adult affords many joys. “Aw,” you might say, “look at young Corey Feldman, all before the trouble began–look how witty and innocent.” Or you might say: “Hey, look at young Sean Astin, who would’ve guessed he’d grow up to play…

  • Movies That Induce Specific Food Cravings

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    I just saw Woody Allen’s newest movie, “Vicky Christina Barcelona”, and it induced three reactions: (1) Could this be? A new Woody Allen movie that I genuinely love and can imagine seeing again and again because I love it so much; (2) Please, God, put me on a plane to Barcelona ASAP; and (3) I…

  • Waiter Rant Winners

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    Thanks to everyone who entered the “Waiter Rant” contest. I read all of your stories and really enjoyed them all; my favorites (and the winners) are: Matt’s cranberry juice story, Jake’s John Malkovich story, Foodwoolf’s Al Pacino story (I guess I like celebrity stories!), Vince’s “two thumbs up” story, Gretchers T.G.I. Friday’s story, Steve’s spicy…

  • Weekend Contest: Win A Copy of “Waiter Rant”

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    The publishers of “Waiter Rant,” a new book that’s getting lots of great press, have kindly offered to give away TEN COPIES of “Waiter Rant” to Amateur Gourmet readers. If you’d like to win a copy, here’s what you do: In the comments, tell us a funny waiter story. It could be a story about…

  • Congrats Rochelle

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    Thanks to all the participants in the Smoked Salmon contest; your entries were fun and I appreciate you taking the time to enter them. That said, we do have a winner and that winner is Rochelle. She and a guest will attend the Nova Scotia Dinner this Thursday at the James Beard House. Perhaps she’ll…

  • Smoked Salmon Entries

    Smoked Salmon Entries

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    As you can see in the post below this, I offered my readers, this weekend, an opportunity to win dinner for two at the James Beard House this Thursday. Since the meal is Nova Scotia-themed, I asked my readers to either make a recipe using smoked salmon or to place smoked salmon on the face…

  • WEEKEND CONTEST: Win Dinner for 2 at The James Beard House THIS THURSDAY

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    Hello readers! I have an exciting opportunity for you (especially those who live in New York or close to New York or have a private airplane that can fly them to New York): The Winery Association of Nova Scotia is offering dinner for two at the James Beard House this Thursday, August 7th, where five…

  • Reader Mail: Knives, Books, Spotted Pig Prices, Food Allergies, and A Visit From San Francisco

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    We’ve got lots of questions from readers this week, so let’s get started. The first is a series of five questions from Vickie. Hi Adam! AG is a real inspiration for me–I’ve tried a number of your recommended recipes. I have some questions for you, and I hope to hear back from you about them!

  • From The Desk of The A.G. (A Day of Letters)

    From The Desk of The A.G. (A Day of Letters)

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    Dear Craig Claiborne, I am greatly enjoying your somewhat notorious autobiography, “A Feast Made For Laughter.” Sure, it’s a little creepy when you talk about touching your dad’s erect penis while sharing a bed, but I appreciate your zeal for people and food. Case in point: early in the book, you tell a story involving…