The Greenhouse Tavern

I finally made it over to The Greenhouse Tavern for lunch with Troy and Alex. I apologize for no photos of the food, it was so incredibly good that I just wanted to eat it – not photograph it. Troy and I split Foie Gras Steamed Clams (w/ east coast clams, butter & grilled bread-$13) [...]

Fall is about food

It’s my firm belief that fall / autumn air carries food smells better than any other season. Winter is too cold and windy. Spring is wet and conflicting with other scents. Summer is oppresive and humid. But Fall… fall, to me, is the season for restaurants. The fall menus are hearty and  inventive. Red wine [...]

Soppressata

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A month or so ago Amanda and I made Soppressata, with the help of our foodie friend Troy. (who throws the “Not Luck” parties.)

Armed with Michael Ruhlman’s book on the subject and an inexpensive 5lb pork shoulder and the other necessary and wanted ingredients we ground and mixed our way into six feet [...]

At the table with Anthony

So I just finished watching the premiere episode of At the table with Anthony, and although it’s too similar to After Hours with Daniel Boulud to be considered groundbreaking or unique, it was / is a good show.
Put some interesting and (to foodies) mostly recognizable famous people around the table at a fabulous restaurant where [...]

Prosciutto wrapped scallops

The one dish I cooked for my birthday that I remembered (or had time) to photograph.