Restaurants Discouraging Food Photos

Restaurants Discouraging Food Photos

I found this article in the New York Times very interesting. Rather than tolerate diners snapping pictures of their food — even ‘subtly’ — and disturbing other guests, some restaurants are strongly discouraging food photos (even without flash) in the dining room (David Bouley invites…

Introducing the unofficial eGullet.org Culinary Institute (eGCI) Evernote Notebook!

Introducing the unofficial eGullet.org Culinary Institute (eGCI) Evernote Notebook!

Introducing the unofficial eGullet.org Culinary Institute (eGCI) Evernote Notebook! As a culinary professional, Drew Vogel (www.drewvogel.com) was very interested in working through the articles and discussions in eGullet’s Culinary Institute (http://forums.egullet.org/forum/108-the-egullet-culinary-institute-egci/), and was interested in using Evernote for offline access to that material. And so,…

Social Media Rock Star Makes $28,000 Per Year — REPOST from TheOnion

Social Media Rock Star Makes $28,000 Per Year — REPOST from TheOnion

Original post: http://www.theonion.com/articles/social-media-rock-star-makes-28000-per-year,32301 MARIETTA, GA—Widely regarded as one of the online world’s brightest personalities, sources confirmed Friday that famed 28-year-old social media rock star Ryan Wasserman, better known as @RWthinks by his legions of passionate fans, makes roughly $28,000 per year. Wasserman, who for the…

Jean-Robert at Pigall’s, September 13, 2008

Jean-Robert at Pigall’s, September 13, 2008

I found this in the archive and realized it had never been published… So, here it is — the menu from a wonderful meal at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s on September 13, 2008 — nearly 5 years later! =-=-=-=-=- Local tomatoes, chevre, balsamic reduction Tuna tartar…

eat.play.give, October 20, 2013

eat.play.give, October 20, 2013

I will be involved with this important event again this year. I’ve lost track of how many years I’ve been involved with it. Maybe 10? I just don’t know… But I do know this is an important fund-raiser. If you’re able, please donate and attend!…

Yes, Virginia, here are my thoughts about knife sharpeners…

Yes, Virginia, here are my thoughts about knife sharpeners…

I received a Chef’s Choice Hybrid “Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener” for Christmas and have no idea if this is something I can use on my knives or if I should use it on them. I was hoping you would be able to help me out so I know whether to return it or keep it.