While your mind’s still in the gutter, please contemplate the existence of Ron Jeremy rum. Putting the “hung” in hungover? [Ron de Jeremy via Copyranter]
While your mind’s still in the gutter, please contemplate the existence of Ron Jeremy rum. Putting the “hung” in hungover? [Ron de Jeremy via Copyranter]
The California chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW) is going after Hooters, specifically their locations in S.F., San Bruno, Sacramento, and Orange County, for "advertis[ing] themselves as a family restaurant" while encouraging the degradation of women and hawking t-shirts for children and infants that say things like "Future Hooters Girl." In our opinion, Hooters' real crime is their shitty hot wings. [SFist]
The flash, apparently official: After a few delays, Lolita Cocina is now open for business at 271 Dartmouth Street. Go drink some tequila.
No, we're not making this up. A couple nights ago, we followed with some amusement a lively Twitter exchange between Toro's Jamie Bissonnette, Garden at the Cellar's Will Gilson, and Sel de la Terre Back Bay's Louis DiBiccari. We knew we were in for an exciting virtual ride when we spied this missive from @wdgilson: What do 3 chefs, 3 scooters, fernet, 5000 calories and a film crew have in common? Debauched details within.
Hey boozers, check out the debate over at the Atlantic regarding the best corner pubs in America. Many folks say Boston's the city with the best pub culture. One reader crows about our profusion of "small, friendly places that are walking-distance from wherever you are, where you can grab a bite and a pint and make a new friend for an hour." In Boston, you'll find watering holes with "no loud music, just friendly people who don't want to have to deal with parking, but still want to go out for an evening." The Sevens on Charles Street and Grendel's Den in Cambridge embody this ideal; the Thirsty Scholar once fit the bill but has been corrupted a bit, apparently, when it got too much buzz thanks to The Social Network. Not name-checked: Cheers.
Where Are America's Corner Pubs? Boston [Atlantic]
On each edition of the Food Chain, we ask a chef to describe a dish he or she recently enjoyed. The chef who prepared the dish responds and then picks his or her own memorable meal. On and on it goes. Last time, Dovetail's John Fraser was seduced by Scott Conant's spaghetti at Scarpetta. And now, we wonder, what dish drives you absolutely wild, Scott?
Woo hoo! The Globe magazine has released its annual "Best of the New" round-up, set to hit newsstands on Sunday. Their 2010 restaurant list includes a smattering of funky finds and splashy newcomers, with a few absences that surprised us.
Move over, Richman, Zimmern, and Bourdain — the Travel Channel is adding another Über dude to its roster. Remember Steven Rinella, the Brooklyn writer and outdoorsman who trapped city squirrels and had Jay McInerney serve wine with them? Guy’s got his own show now. The Wild Within will try to succeed where Ted Nugent fails, and show us the value in hunting and gathering. In the first episode, premiering January 9 at 9 p.m., Rinella and his brother scale a mountain in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, and hunt for black-tailed deer. He’ll also climb under the Golden Gate Bridge for eggs, go octopus fishing in Hawaii, and traverse the Missouri River — all while gnawing on venison jerky. The Travel Channel’s sizzle reel shows Rinella very interested in New York City pigeons, as well. Oh, boy.
Rejoice, drunkards! Boston's food trucks (hopefully) will be operational on New Year's Eve, ready to lessen the blow of that inevitable hangover.
Michael White may have lost a pastry chef, but he’s gained a book deal. Ballantine has announced it will publish Cook Like an Italian, his first cookbook since the Fiamma one. It's described in a press release (yup, these deals now warrant press releases) as “two comprehensive and related volumes housed between one set of covers. The first will feature White’s recipes for the essential classics of Italian cuisine, along with notes on the towns, regions, culture, and traditions that gave rise to them. The second will be modern dishes inspired by Italian classics featuring contemporary ingredients and techniques.” It’ll be written by ubiquitous cookbook collaborator Andrew Friedman. No release date as of yet. Incidentally, Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods filmed at White’s Marea yesterday, with Ruth Reichl; we hear he also dropped into Artichoke recently.
“French Toast”
The best french toast I ever had. The best.
“Keep Trying”
I recommend the manager pay some attention to the service personnel.
“Amazing fusion!”
Even though it is not spicy like most Indian foods, it meets my requirements of a fantastic meal.