Only the Japanese… thanks Matt for this.
Author Archives: Kayoko Akabori
Can Ruth Reichl Take Over the World?
With the success of her latest tell-all book for foodies, Garlic and Sapphires, Reichl talks about her new movie (will Julia Roberts play Ruth?), and her experiences as the editor in chief at Gourmet Magazine for the last 8 years, in this article. This woman seriously ROCKS. thanks Jim for this.
March 6, 2007
Ode to Meatloaf
there’s something about meatloaf that is so so wonderful in the wintertime– it’s the ultimate comfort food. and i didn’t grow up with it, as i had a relatively all-asian food upbringing, but discovering it has really changed my life. i mean, it’s just a pile of ground meat, in a… loaf form. it’s probably […]
The Chang Soigné Treatment
i’m really NOT a Momofuku fan, but i think i’m in love with David Chang. he really is a captivating writer (wait, i hope HE wrote this, and not some lame PR person…). am i feeding the hype? of course– but dude’s seriously gotta work on his ramen. thanks Irwin for this.
March 5, 2007
Kanye’s $4000 Meal
Kanye had a craving for Indian. British Raj in Wales, anyone??? thanks Jim for this!
March 4, 2007
Fieldtrip to Fairway in Redhook
no matter how broke i am, i am always willing to go further into debt by doing three things: going to the Barney’s Warehouse Sale (i just scored a Vena Cava dress for $60!), going to Amoeba Music in Berkeley, and going to Fairway, which is the mother lode of grocery shopping in NYC. Stacy […]
March 3, 2007
On the Importance of Butter
i always like to think that you can tell the quality of a restaurant in the quality of the butter they give you before you get your meal. more often than not, i’ve experienced that when the butter is good, the meal is superb. i’m talking about cold butter, slightly salted, hard and creamy- it […]
March 2, 2007
Boulud and Morimoto at Japan Society, Oh My!
, New Sorry folks, this special symposium on monday with Boulud and Morimoto and Kikkoman CEO is totally sold out! Tomoko, who works in the Corporate Program at Japan Society, just told me that she’s got over 400 people vying for a seat. i’ll suckerpunch a press person for a spot and will be sure […]
March 1, 2007
japanese restaurant week 3/4-3/12
looks like a slew of japanese food companies and the tourism agency are putting on a Japanese Restaurant Week from sunday 3/4-monday 3/12 (odd dates, but i’ll take it). not quite sure what the prices will be like or what kind of “discount” it will end up being- i’m guessing they will all differ, seeing […]
February 28, 2007
green tea frenzy
FOOD FINDS *Matcha flavored low fat yogurt from Trader Joe’s. so effing good. creamy and tastes like green tea pudding. i guess they came out with other flavors under the “European Style” yogurt line- i highly recommend it, give it a whirl. *Pinkberry– is this so last year or what? i first heard about this […]