Runs with knives!
I learned recently that the IRON HORSE INN, long a fixture in the Glendale restaurant scene, has closed its doors. I’ve got mixed feelings about this closure. We’ve spent many enjoyable evenings at the Iron Horse over the last 5+ years, from the time we…
On June 24, 2008, version 2.1 of the hydrocolloid recipe collection edited by Martin Lersch was released. This excellent collection is a useful (and free!) resource for those of us interested in molecular gastronomy. See below for download links for the PDF of the current…
Finally, after dealing with the crappy, original glass-top electric range in our house for as long as possible, I’ve had enough. Generally, modern glass-top electric ranges run the spectrum from crappy to very good. This old battlehorse was probably the very first one ever built,…
The High Price of Cheap Eats By RONI CARYN RABIN Published: December 11, 2008 Dollar “value meals†at fast food restaurants may not be such a bargain when you look at the potential health costs. Many of these low-cost menu items are packed with fat,…
Still processing my thoughts from working at the restaurant last night (February 28, 2009) — the last night of Jean-Robert at Pigall’s — and helping the restaurant to close forever. It was an emotional night — from the overwhelming gravity of the situation that this…
On Sunday, February 15, 2009, I competed in my first solo culinary competition as a member of the American Culinary Federation (“ACF”). I’ve been a member of the ACF for a while now, but have not competed. You may remember that I participated in the…
The restaurant where I work has recently been reviewed… Check it out here: http://cincinnati.metromix.com/restaurants/restaurant_review/out-to-eat-slims/1585380/content