In Episodes 34 and 35 of The Art of Spooning podcast, Michael and Sheen discuss the legacy of the late, great Cafe Japengo with two of its many prominent alumni: Chefs Davin Waite and Anthony Pascale. Audio for Part 1 is available at the following … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: The return of a king of seafood
They look like dinosaur toes but taste like the sweetest clams you’ve ever had with just a hint of lobster tossed into the mix. At worldwide prices around $80 per pound they can be the most expensive form of seafood in the world. They’re percebes, aka gooseneck barnacles. And, … [Read more...]
SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT: Help needed — Bourdain’s impact will be felt forever but larger industry questions linger
© 2018 Photo illustration by W. Scott Koenig Original published article at http://sdcitybeat.com/culture/features/help-needed/ It’s a quintessentially human response to tragedy: look for meaning. Faced with a death, whether a beloved family member, a hero or even sometimes a … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Hachi Ramen lightly pushes the boundaries
Japanese cuisine often feels old, but this isn’t always true. Even though ramen is Japan’s national dish, for example, it wasn’t created until the early 20th century and has been endlessly reinvented ever since. Sometimes, especially outside of Japan, that innovation tends to … [Read more...]
ART OF SPOONING: Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite on the Best Chef in San Diego
Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite would have to be on just about anyone’s short list for “Best Chef in San Diego.” Michael and Sheen ask them what they think about that and what it even means. The show begins on Michael Gardiner's Facebook page tomorrow, January 9 at 10:00 a.m.. … [Read more...]