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That is one gigantic kitchen. And one gorgeous setting. Good watch, spread over 3 nights or so.

Bourbon & Branch Rickhouse

Looks like Rye made it...http://www.ryesf.com/

Back when restaurant reviewing actually meant something, I think anonymity was important. If a critic came in anonymously, at 8 PM on a Friday or Saturday night when the restaurant was slammed, they probably were able to discern how well the kitchen was functioning, how the staff was operating, how good the food was, even if they were potentially spotted.

I was quite low on Parmigiano, and went to my favorite place specifically to restock. They usually have 2 varieties, as they did last week. One was a winter, younger cheese, not quite as crumbly as many are used to; it was delicious. He also had on offer Vacche Rosse, 24-month cheese, produced with the milk from a heritage breed of red cow (and quite delicious as well). Interestingly, he had priced both the same - I even questioned the pricing, thinking maybe they'd made a mistake, but they had not. They were both under $25/lb. The vacche rosse is like a loss leader.

I like this: The vodka (god forbid) retails for $130 - it's special because it tastes just like the vodka which retails for $30. If this isn't some great marketing, I don't know what is.

Anf it's really close to Baby's All Right. Where good things may happen.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-xWSlrJVc/?igsh=MXZ1MnF3aGg4NHJlMg==

I don't know about anyone else, but they'd have to pay me $40 to try truffle-infused vodka. (Or gin, for that matter). nibble on olives and truffle How does one nibble on truffle, anyway? P. T. Barnum was right.

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/new-lou-reed-tribute-lp-features-afghan-whigs-angel-olsen-keith-richards-more/ Lou Reed‘s birthday is Saturday (March 2); he would’ve been 82, and to celebrate a new tribute album has been announced. It’s titled The Power Of The Heart and is out April 20 via Light in the Attic. It features covers of Lou Reed classics by Keith Richards, Rosanne Cash, Lucinda Williams, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Afghan Whigs, Bobby Rush, Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen, Mary Gauthier, Rufus Wainwright,, and Automatic. Vinyl and CD copies include photos of Reed by Mick Rock and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, as well as extensive liner notes by the album’s producer, Bill Bentley, who worked closely with Reed for over two decades. You can listen to Keith Richards’ version of the Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting for the Man,” which opens the album, now. “To me, Lou stood out,” Keith says. “The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.” Check out his cover, along with the cover art and tracklist to the tribute, below.

Wait!! Did he die too?

If she didn't, she should have.

I love them all!!

Baked up another big batch of granola this morning, sorta following EMP's recipe. this one has oats, almonds, pistachios, pepitas, raisins, sour cherries, maple syrup, brown sugar, olive oil, butter, vanilla, and salt.

Last night, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Wheel... From our not favored seats, Rosanne Cash. The Wheel's song reverted back to Rosanne after a mere 30 years, and she's calling this tour Reinventing the Wheel... She did tell a funny story about her dad advising her about becoming a "country" singer. He gave her a list of songs she ought to know in order to help her achieve that goal; the list had 100 songs on it...she was like 7 years old.

And here I just thought that was his personality.

Did you ever see Sam live? I did - and believe me, he was fucking neurotic. Also - half the audience walked out.

I've been splitting the vermouth amount 50:50 sweet:dry (a la the Rosita) in a Boulevardier riff. 2 Bourbon (100 proof, natch) 1 Campari .5 Sweet .5 Dry Orange peel garish.

Aren't all stand-ups neurotic? Lewis was a great one - RIP.

Chicken thighs cacciatore. Braised baby artichokes and celery.

New Mexico style chile con carne. Dried Hatch red chilis, rehydrated and turned into a sauce with garlic and stock. Grass-fed beef and Yukon potatoes, along with garlic and onions. Black beans, simply cooked. Served with both flour and corn tortillas. A little taste of downtown Albuquerque, and Duran Central Pharmacy (where the freshly made flour tortillas are probably better than Corima's), for Significant Eater.

Certainly not ones served in a subway station. But c'mon... That's a great line.

Actually, this has been the saddest thing to happen all year.

That's pretty interesting, actually (the Bimbo's thing).

I was interested in the piece, only because I hadn’t heard of Noel.