• Quick Fix: Parmesan-Truffle Oil French Fries, Poached Egg

    One late night, a good friend stopped over for a few drinks, and being the hungry penisfaces we were (the bourbon didn’t help), I was motivated to scrounge around the house to find something to eat.  I came up with: Frozen oven fries (don’t judge me) Pre-shredded parmesan cheese (food snobs, go away) Black truffle …

  • Next Restaurant: Paris 1906

    I got a chance to go to Next Restaurant, Grant Achatz’s new Big Thing.  He is the genius chef behind Alinea, which I am proud to say is in Chicago.  Alinea has made a ton of top ten lists across the nation, and I have yet to go myself (it’s expensive!). Next is an interesting …

  • A Hamburger Today: THE REVIEW

    Hi guys.  I forgot to post this, but my hamburger review is up at Serious Eats. Go visit and make obscene comments. THIS IS THE LINK SO GO THERE AND SUPPORT ME. Thanks, guys.  All, uh, two of you.

  • Gin and Tea

    My college buddy Brian came up with this drink, and I never believed that it could be anywhere near good until I tried it. Green tea and gin are great together.  The cold tea is subtle and refreshing, while the gin adds that fragrant unmistakeable, almost flowery bite, from the juniper and other botanicals. It …