In today’s overheated food world, a platform counts. Whether it’s opening a restaurant or publishing a book, “followers” and “friends” matter, sometimes at the expense of flavor. So, when Frankie “The Bull” Terzoli—of Bravo TV Top Chef fame and Food Network Cutthroat … [Read more...]
THE ART OF SPOONING: Talkin’ Malarkey, Parts I and II
They say that “Spooning Leads to Forking” and they may be right. But The Foodie Whisperer and I have a different take on the fine Art of Spooning and bring it to you weekly by delving into the corners – bright and dark – of today’s food scene from the business of food to the … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Herb & Wood: a more wear-resistant fabric
The restaurant business is notoriously fickle. Today’s empire can quickly become tomorrow’s smoking pile of rubble. And you may not even get a t-shirt to show for it (though you might just get a large tax deduction). Brian Malarkey knows this. He’s lived it. As documented in this … [Read more...]