Whereas Bangkok can be an urban grind choked with traffic Chiang Mai opens up considerably. The town is much smaller and the city center is very pedestrian friendly. With less traffic to fight, the food can get more mobile. I…
Explore the Soi Rambuttri food market and more in Bangkok, Thailand
March 9, 2018
I came to Thailand with dreams of revelation. An openness to be transformed. The praise of those who’ve come before me ringing in my ears. I came to Thailand to eat. To get lost in the mysteries of unknown cuisines,…
Reflections on Bengaluru (Bangalore), India
February 26, 2018
I’m sitting on a deck overlooking the city sipping chai masala from a dixie-cup sized paper cup. A convocation of eagles swoops through the sky circling in groups across the skyline buzzing the mostly empty tables in search of an…
Dosa and sev puri in Bengaluru, India
I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked but I did get to try a few new local things that I can share. Chai Masala When it’s time for a short break at work the line forms…
Alinea – February 10, 2018
February 21, 2018
Alinea had been at the top of my list for years now. I’m drawn to surprising molecular presentations and Grant has a reputation for deep concepts. It’s always dangerous to have such high expectations which have disappointed me in the…
It’s fucking cold in Chicago. But I love it anyway.
February 20, 2018
Chicago. It’s not Seattle. The streets are not crowded with wafer thin androgynous boys peeled from the shiny covers of fashion magazines. The thick moustache is still popular here. The people want to talk to you. They’re interested. Friendly but…
Chicago sandwich tour! From the mighty Italian beef to the elusive mother-in-law.
February 17, 2018
I have the good fortune to be friends with Jim and Mindy Behymer. Mindy is Katy’s cousin and Jim her husband is the author of the notoriously delicious sandwich blog TheSandwichTribunal.com in which Jim is researching and making, often from…
From trdelníky to goulash: the hunt for traditional Czech food in Prague.
February 5, 2018
Umodre Kachnicky Restaurant specializing in duck. I chose the tasting menu. The Hemingway Bar The Chili…
Alexandre – December 12, 2017
February 4, 2018
Alexandre Alexandre was a very happy surprise. I was in Brussels unexpectedly for a few days and ran across Alexandre online while looking for a nice dinner spot. My intuition did not let me down. A fantastic meal. Every course…
The Herb Farm – January 24, 2015
The Herb Farm My first serious dining experience was at the Herb Farm around 2011. It changed my life and is still one of my all-time favorite meals. Chef Chris Weber presented a perfect menu that opened my soul to…