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Category Archives: foodie
What do Clams, Vashon Island and the Gates Foundation have in common?
I spent last week in the Pacific Northwest visiting the Gates Foundation, PATH and the Nike Foundation, and more importantly, some good friends and family in Seattle and Portland respectively. More on that later… I grew up in Seattle from … Continue reading
Posted in culture, fair trade, farmers market, foodie, gourmet, randomness personal
Tagged BMGF, Gates Foundation, Mount Saint Helens, Nike Foundation, PATH, Portland, Seattle, Top Chef, Walrus and the Carpenter
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The New York Time’s Food & Drink Issue
The Food & Drink Issue – Interactive Feature – NYTimes.com. My favorite. This year is all Q and A. Interesting choice for the times, but filled with lots of information.
Posted in anthropology and culture, foodie
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Yearning for a good bagel
My buddy Jeremy, a bagel lover and baker himself, sent me this very cool, old video from the Brooklyn Public Library’s collection showing how they made bagels in the old days in Brooklyn. Those days are gone unfortunately, but there … Continue reading
Posted in culture, eating, ecogastronomy, foodie, new york culinary, new york food and spots
Tagged bagels, brooklyn, new york
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What is the difference between a foodie and a gourmand?
A gourmand is considered a connoisseur of food and drink. My thoughts are that a “foodie” is a person who likes good food but may not know if it is actually good quality, artistry or of relevance. Mark Bittman considers … Continue reading
Posted in foodie, gourmet
Tagged epicure, food aficionado, foodie, gourmand, gourmet, haute cuisine
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The dos and don’ts of working in a restaurant. Please New York waiters, busers, chefs – read this
Bruce Buschel posted in the NY Times the top 100 things staffers working in restuarants should not do. I hope every waiter in NY reads this as there is much to be learned, speaking from a frequent restaurant diner. 1. … Continue reading
Posted in ecogastronomy, foodie, restaurants
Tagged customer service, new york, restaurants
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