I am thrilled to finally reveal the cover of my cookbook, MODERN KOSHER: Global Flavors, New Traditions. The book is scheduled for release by Rizzoli New York on September 8, 2020. It may seem that working on this with all that’s been happening in the world would have been … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: A tale of opulence and restraint at Addison
In the run-up to Michelin’s California Guide, there was a lot of local speculation about whether Addison Restaurant (5200 Grand Del Mar Way) would be awarded one of Michelin’s coveted stars. Some skeptics thought it (and San Diego) would be shut out altogether. Others predicted … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: An Italian moment, simply, at Caffè San Luca
San Diego is having an Italian moment. Still, despite having a “Little Italy” and a Gaslamp District once silly with Italian joints, local Italian food offerings over the past several decades have been disappointing. And while some recent high-profile Italian openings have … [Read more...]
THE ART OF SPOONING: The Brigade Marches On (Season 2, Episodes 4 and 5)
In Episodes 4 and 5 of Season 2 of The Art of Spooning Podcast, Michael and Jack talk with James Montejano and Evan Cruz about the "traditional" organization of professional kitchens into "Brigades" and its relevance -- if any -- today. Audio for part 1 (Episode 4) of "The … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Pasta without pretension at Monzù
Italian restaurants in San Diego have tended to fall into one of three categories: 1.) American-Italian joints with cheap red sauce and bad pizza; 2.) middle-of-the-road copycat spots (think early ’90s Gaslamp or Little Italy a decade later), or; 3.) stuffy, pretentious and often … [Read more...]
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