I Challenged Cotogna. Cotogna Won.

[rating: 5] Cotogna. San Francisco’s new hot spot. Situated on a beautiful block in the financial district, right next door to a little place called Quince. Rustic Italian cuisine brought to you by one of this city’s most celebrated chefs, Michael Tusk. Clearly, Cotogna has a lot … Continue reading →

A Damn Good Sandwich is Always in Season

If you hadn’t heard, it’s the holiday season - a season synonymous with the word “indulgence.” Oh, and the word “drinking,” of course. For frequent diners and homebodies alike, ‘tis the season to throw down hundreds of dollars for that one special meal that just wouldn’t seem … Continue reading →

Refining a Wild Idea: The Emergence of the Foraging Chef

It's been a couple of months since my last Culinary Trends article on eggs was published, and at long last my newest article is out in print so I can finally share it with my readers! It's on the subject of foraging - why it's become popular among many chefs, and some tips for those looking to … Continue reading →

Dish of the Month - November

The Dish: Roasted White Chocolate Parfait with Huckleberry and Tarragon The Time and Place: November 7th, 2010, Dinner at Plum The Description: When was the last time you dined at a restaurant where ordering dessert was an absolute must? In a city obsessed with every aspect of the … Continue reading →

Dish of the Month - October

The Dish: Slow Roasted Carrot Salad, Lentils, Medjool Date, Lardo & Foraged Leaves & Flowers The Time and Place: October 22nd, 2010, Dinner at SPQR The Description: I have two, dominant childhood memories of carrots. The first is of seeing my dad snack on, what I thought to be, … Continue reading →