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Happy Hour: Pig + Punch Gets Its Due
September 18, 2012
This past July, the culinary and spirits festival Tales of the Cocktail (a.k.a. Tales) celebrated...
Forest Feast: Happy New Year! Rosh Hashana Apple + Honey Galette
September 17, 2012
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana starts today which marks the beginning of the New...
Upcoming Event: Sip + Shop: Shochu Tasting
September 14, 2012
Throughout the years, we've been asked to present more events highlighting shochu. Well, here's the...
The PDT Project: Beer Cassis
September 14, 2012
A simple blend of Byrrh (a fortified aromatized wine similar to a sweet vermouth with...
Japanify: Hiyayakko with Myoga
September 13, 2012
My sister has a giant myoga plant that is thriving in a shady spot by...
Skankynavia: California Workin' + Chowin'
September 12, 2012
In the spring of 2012 I suddenly felt the urge to not spend a depressing...
MOTO Restaurant Review: Eleven Madison Park (NYC)
September 11, 2012
Though I created such a scene when I wrote about a certain four-star restaurant some...
Forest Feast: Scallion Pesto
September 10, 2012
This pesto uses scallions (aka green onions) instead of basil. Cooking them just a bit...
The PDT Project: Beer and a Smoke
September 7, 2012
After a long hard day of work, sometimes all you want is a beer and...
Japanify: Harusame Bento (Bean Thread Noodle Stir Fry)
September 6, 2012
I've been really into harusame (bean thread noodles) ever since my grandma sent me home...
The Ramen Shaman: Aoki-tei (Asakusa)
September 5, 2012
Push yourself. Every challenge makes you better. Or as I learned, making a fool of...
Upcoming Event: Yaki-Onigiri for First Friday (OAK)
September 4, 2012
That's right, we be grillin' balls this Friday! Our good friends Koichi, Ryoji and Steven...