A NYer's Journey to [B]eat the Best of Bahhhston
This clean slate diet nearly killed me. I have never longed for fatty foods the way I did on this diet. I think it's a mental thing for me. Self-deprivation makes me crave to an extreme. Never again. Did it work? Yes. I lost 5 pounds net but gained it all right back the minute [...]
Mr. E surprised me with a reservation to journeyman after his friend Chef Nathan Gould enthusiastically suggested we give the place a try. What struck me immediately was the appearance of the restaurant. Boxed plants that find their magical way into your dishes adorn the converted garage tucked in the back of an alley. Its [...]
Sometimes I'm lucky, like really lucky. When I found out I was going to Chicago, I immediately gave Alinea a call. Known for pushing the limits of progressive molecular gastronomy, Alinea was recognized in 2010 and received 3 Michelin stars. For the 2012 list, Alinea stood alone in the 3 star category for Chicago restaurants. [...]
