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I don't think Zendaya was the only "too thin" person (dis) appearing last night. There were a lot of clavicles in attendance.

I made this this morning. In between a Spanish tortilla (way less oil) and an Italian frittata. So may a torttata or a frittilla?

what next, Sam Wo? If only…

First night cooking at home in almost a week! Mise. Stir-fried pork with asparagus, carrots and onions, in a Cantonese style.

Thanks. Sometimes I'm not with the most adventurous of eater, so sweet service, booze, and room are just as important! I'd imagine the quality of product they can use might be a step up from, like, a Cecchi's. Even if it's just for the salad. Or quail, actually.

So we have a birthday dinner coming up there in a couple weeks - you think it's worthy? We have always liked the room, and my plan for this upcoming trip is to do a bunch of classics. We're doing Tadich and Zuni, for example. Was even thinking of Delfina, as we've had good meals there in the past and they recently (well, 2022) reopened. And still on my mind...La Ciccia.

I almost ordered the oeufs mayo. But after reading this, I didn't...https://www.grubstreet.com/article/oeufs-mayo-nyc.html

I'm just sad he didn't spend any time at the dishwasher station (at least not that I remember seeing). Fortunately, we have Priya for that...

Found a chance to get myself into Le French Diner earlier this week and had a lovely dinner and some nice wines by the glass. (Significant Eater and I had tried to get in a week or two ago, but it was later in the week, and there was a wait, and...we didn't). Started with socca, nice and oily and salty (as it should be, imo). It's not conducive to taking great pictures, but what the hell... Then I moved on to a massive duck breast, with chicories and grapes... I asked for the breast to be cooked to medium, and was told that (and I'm paraphrasing here): "You shouldn't worry, we cook it properly." And they did - I ate the whole damn thing. Finished with dessert, cause why not?

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.