The Amateur Gourmet

A Very Thoughtful Review of B.L.T. Burger

Of BLT Burger, Peter Meehan writes in the New York Times: "I was left with the impression that no one in the kitchen is paying... read more

Web Designers, Come Work For Serious Eats

As noted on Megnut and Kottke, Serious Eats is looking for a web designer located in NYC. The job listing is here and as noted... read more

Does Cooking Make You Gay?

Find out when you read my latest piece on Serious Eats!... read more

Park Slope Picks: Franny's, Taro Sushi, NoNo Kitchen

"If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own back yard." - Dorothy, Wizard of Oz... read more

The Age of Nutritionism

I thought Michael Pollan's article from yesterday's magazine section would be linked all across the blogosphere today, but alas it hasn't (as far as I... read more

Music To Cook By (A Meme)

First, my mix. Click the following and find yourself transported to the iTunes music store where you can sample and study my master mix: The... read more

Nibbles 12.0 (including: Chili, Top Chef, Broadway, Art, and Lamb)

I apologize for my lack of posts towards the end of the week: I had a big one planned and then I decided to watch... read more

The Salad In Winter

After reading Regina Schrambling's L.A. Times piece on winter salads last week, I was inspired to make this fennel, green apple and watercress salad from... read more

Food Bully

Not only am I mad with power, I'm also a food bully. Check out my newest piece on Serious Eats.... read more

The Thank You Meals: Part Two, Duck Ragu for James (Plus A Wild Walnut Salad)

James, on the other hand, deserved a meal for taking my picture multiple times for my book's "author photo." You can see James's terrific photography... read more