Food and Drink
-
You are What You Wear?
Last night, I went to the one year anniversary party for the Summit Bar after lobster rolls at Ed's Lobster Bar with the Lovely Miss Katie (I love their little chocolate lobsters that they give out with the check!). I had, as I often do, come straight from work, but on this particular day, I
-
Flora and Fauna
Last weekend I took a trip with Mom & Stephen to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (after a lovely brunch at James). It was a gorgeous day, and quite relaxing to wander through what feels, at times, like wilderness, despite being right in the heart of Brooklyn. It was the first time I ever saw a
-
Challah Back!
Yes, I baked it myself! As always, the Jewish New Year is a time of reflection, the beginning of repentance in preparation for Yom Yippur, sometimes a trip to services, and always, an excuse to get people together over a meal. Last night I had my brother and some friends over to celebrate the holiday.
-
Brooklyn Fare
I was lucky enough to be included in a small group for a private dinner at Brooklyn Fare Sunday night. Short story — it was amazing. Go.
-
Back to Life . . . Back to Reality
What a relaxing week — cooking, runs, yoga, laughs, naps, and sand between my toes. Thanks to Em & Jenn for keeping me company and to John for the hospitality. I returned to NYC late Friday night to ease the transition, and had a fantastic Saturday at the Greenmarket, followed by some lounging in my
-
Cabin-Bound
Just a taste of what awaits me over a long weekend in Maine — lobster, lake, friends & family. Off to the woods, y'all. See you when I return.
-
Yet Another Thing of Beauty
Pear brandy served at the end of an amazing meal at Eleven Madison Park. See a thing of beauty and another thing of beauty, discussed earlier.
-
Mess = Good
As I sat last night cracking into a bowl of lobster knuckles at Mary's Fish Camp, I once again came to the realization that I don't ever want to date someone with whom I am not completely comfortable stuffing my face with the most primal, messy food around — ribs, lobster, etc. In fact, I'm
-
Weekend Wrapup
Kentucky Royale from Char No. 4 Kara (founder of the Great Hot Dog Cookoff), Erik (one of the competitors), and me (just eating) Housewarming surprise for Lauren at Dram on Friday night; Saturday morning run, Great Hot Dog Cookoff, @KRey's & Eugene's bday at Dutch Kills, dinner at Jackson Diner; Sunday brunch at Char No.
-
To Keep You Entertained
until I can pull it together to write up my summary of Tales of the Cocktail, I offer this Sazerac picture and my latest posts on Serious Eats NY to keep you entertained. Mix It Up: NYC in NOLA – The Sazerac Meet & Eat: Katherine Thompson, Pastry Chef Mix It Up: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails at Rouge Tomate