Restaurante Arzak Part II: The Tasting Menu
As part of our journey through the Basque Country, we had the pleasure of visiting the world renowned Restaurante Arzak, a three-Michelin starred restaurant in San…
Restaurante Arzak Part 1: A Personal Tour
As part of our journey through the Basque Country, we had the pleasure of visiting the world renowned Restaurante Arzak, a three-Michelin starred restaurant…
Pasta with Spring Vegetables
Spring time greets us with glorious vegetables, many of them green in color and all of them delicious. They include asparagus, which is suddenly…
Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fried Noodles
I don’t make many dishes that I would call “fusion,” but this is one of them: a noodle dish I came up with one…
Sliced Fish with Spicy Sauce Soup at Old Sichuan
“Sliced Fish with Spicy Sauce Soup” at Old Sichuan on Bayard Street is one of the most intimidating dishes I’ve ever had placed in…
Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon is a classic vehicle for our homemade teriyaki sauce. The sweet and sour qualities of the sauce cut through the richness of the…
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
In another “guest” post, my wife Melissa shares the secret of her homemade teriyaki sauce. – David Ever since I figured out how to…
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Avocado Dressing
For our first “guest” post, my wife Melissa reveals one of our weeknight staples. – David Quinoa is one of those mysterious foods that…
Tacos Matamoros
Clockwise from Bottom-Left: Carne Asada, Carne Enchilada, Chorizo, and “Al Pastor” Tacos Matamoros is a fine spot for inexpensive tacos and a transporting atmosphere…
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. It has a fantastic doughy, eggy, springy quality, sort of like a really good french toast….