Food and Drink

December 26th, 2009

The Alembic

First off, how the hell did I not know about this place. Second of all I just booked a trip to SF. The Alembic is one of the last real “Bourbon Bars” around. They serve a small assortment of tapas …more

December 25th, 2009

Summer BBQ – Chef Aneo Baldassari

There are few things more synonymous with summer then barbecues. A well executed barbecue can really create some fond summertime memories. I have created a rather simple menu that features several dishes that emanate the carefree summer attitude. Every ingredient …more

December 24th, 2009

The Martini

It’s quite possible that there isn’t a more iconic cocktail than the Martini. No other drink has received nearly as much attention. As almost everyone knows it’s the preferred drink of the one and only James Bond. As one of …more

December 21st, 2009

Paella: Humble Origins, Elevated Genius

Paella is widely considered Spain’s national dish. It is the perfect example of how most of the world’s greatest food was born out of necessity. Paella was originally created as a peasant dish that combined dried fish with rice, vegetables …more