I have just returned from a remarkable meal at Minibar. Some time ago, Mark Dimunation (a foodie who also plays with books at the LC) told me that if I gave him enough lead-time, he would arrange for an exceptional culinary evening…and boy did he come through. Minibar is José Andrés’ “avant-garde ode to edible innovation” …
Crow is a great place to eat while in Seattle…especially if at the Book Fair as it is a short walk from the venue. Unpretentious, great bartender, first rate food, outstanding deserts. [Not pictured but notable were the two appetizers: Grilled manchego cheese wrapped in grape leaves with ratatouille; and a Sauteed prawns & pancetta …
As we did not manage to eat everything on the menu in one night, we returned to the scene of the crime. Mark Dimunation came up from DC and we (of the royal sort) were joined by Brian Cassidy, Cynthia Gibson, and Bryan and Christine Bilby. Pictures below…only one dupe from last night, but required. …
I made reservations some time ago for our annual pilgrimage(s) to Salt. It is one of the more enjoyable advantages to attending the Baltimore Summer Antique and Antiquarian Book Fair. For the first evening event, I was joined by Ernest Hilbert and his wife, Judith Dixon, Sunday Steinkirchner and Josh Mann, Cynthia Gibson, and Brian …
Portland, ME has a growing reputation as one of the great food cities in America (see, eg, this, this, or that). Add to your must stop locations Saigon. Saigon is a great Vietnamese restaurant…a good thing to start with…but better still, they have what I think may be the best Phở I’ve ever had. I …
We are just back from a wonderful dinner at Brian Hill’s wonderful new restaurant, Shepherd’s Pie [no site yet]. Brian is responsible for one of the other *must eat* sites in Midcoast Maine, Francine Bistro. We were a table of six (all librarians, collectors, and/or combinations thereof). Brian was on the line…a treat as we’ve …
I thought it would be useful/interesting to post a quick introduction of the initial crop of bloggers here. We hope to be add others in weeks/months to come. The only requirement (and/or common thread) is that those involved must love books and food…and be will to write about either or both (preferably well…or at least …
Mark Dimunation suggested a breakfast cheesesteak last night. It seemed like a good idea at the time. We picked him up at 7am and were sitting before our breakfasts by 7:23. Hot peppers on the first half to help wake up…orange juice makes it healthy-peach orange makes it gourmet. John’s Roast Pork is not to …
Mark Dimunation, Cristina Favretto, Aidan, and I ducked out from RBMS for what Jesse Rossa promised was “the best cheesesteak in Philly, and therefore the world.” As we entered John’s Roast Pork there was a sign on the door saying that Food Network was filming for a new show. It turned out that Michael Symon …