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Remember a long time ago, after I finished The FN Dish, I told you I had a top secret project I was working on, something I couldn’t tell you about yet? Well, at last, the project is here and I’m incredibly excited to share it with you: it’s my brand new web show The Amateur…
Doesn’t he look a little familiar? And why does he smell so much like wood? [Ok, I’ll explain: when I hosted The FN Dish, I interviewed Ted Allen on the set of his show “Food Detectives.” They asked if I wanted to be a “food tech” and there I am! Not sure if this clip…
A few weeks ago I was a judge for Time Out New York’s Iron Sommelier Competition. What a fun afternoon of free food and free booze. You can read the article (and see the picture) here. Thanks Time Out New York for trusting me to judge. Hope I did the competition justice.
Someone just sent this my way. Look at the fourth blurb on Balthazar’s press page: c’est moi!
Check out tomorrow’s NYT Sunday Styles section (or, for the impatient, see it here) and read all about me and my fellow New York food bloggers. I think the article has a bit of a negative spin (gossipy and competitive? Maybe a few, but not most) and I think it unfairly characterizes my Alain Ducasse…
At least New York Magazine thinks so. But calling me a “world class mooch”? I’ve cooked too many meals for my roommates and friends for that title. And as of today I’ve only received two free restaurant meals: the free truffle dinner which was a total fluke (I never thought they’d actually respond to my…
I’m thrilled to have won the food blog award for Best Post 2006 for my Alain Ducasse cartoon*–thanks to everyone who voted. More importantly, congrats to all the other competitors. If any of you missed Shauna’s “yes” post (which came in 2nd) you’re in for a treat. Go check it out. * I just discovered…
Hey! I’ve been nominated for another food blog award. So go over there and check out the worthy competition and click your choice for Best Food Blog Post 2006! (I voted for myself because in 6th grade Mrs. Darman said if you don’t vote for yourself, why should anyone else?)
Where’s Oliver Stone when you need him? It’s time to unpack a conspiracy. Famed food writer Ed Levine has conspired to create one of the most promising food sites on the web. He’s got Jeffrey Steingarten. He’s got Daniel Boulud. He’s got Susie Essman from “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” And Jane and Michael Stern. And Meg.…