First Family Sourdough Starter: Kids Join Baking Adventure
I've never made bread at home before. But with 3 little kids, we do a lot of "science experiments". So this is our first family starter. It's Day 2. Any advice? https://t.co/VJAzugp6Fx
Chef Nobu's Essential Guide to Proper Sushi Etiquette
How to eat sushi the right way by renowned Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa 🍣 https://t.co/GLrlpbaT0B
Carbon‑Captured CO₂ Powers New IPA Brew
Hats off to @capture_air for brilliant new carbon-capture concept: IPA beer brewed with carbon dioxide collected by their novel system @AlmanacBeer https://t.co/AL6YnCtk9z
NYC Offers Eight Lox Varieties for Bagel Lovers
Only in NYC do you get to choose from 8 different types of lox for your bagel sandwich https://t.co/KrOIqUXyXE
New Chinatown Dim Sum Spot Worth the Visit
In case you missed it yesterday in my Substack, there's a marvelous new dim sum restaurant in Chinatown. https://t.co/ZEbQeKPGaB https://t.co/o2hJAuYWhF
I Tried Gordon Ramsay High—Was It Worth the Price?
A few weeks ago an ad for Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High popped up on my personal Facebook page. So I went. So you wouldn’t have to. I have no problem with spendy restaurants. It just has to be worth it. https://t.co/g5FQmFgezM...
Philly’s Food Scene Thrives Beyond Cheesesteaks
PSA for fans and colleagues in Philly: The food scene is far greater than cheesesteaks. Go to South Philly Barbacoa, an award winning taco shop, get pho/bahn mi in Little Saigon, great hotpot & dim sum spots, and dozens of...
Chinatown's New Dim Sum Hall Redefines Tradition
A new and innovative dim sum hall has opened in Chinatown. Here's an early review. [link in first comment] https://t.co/vIPDOemNPH
Better Meat, Not Less Meat, Will Reshape Food
The man quietly engineering the future of meat: Bruce Friedrich. This food systems scientist says we don't need people to eat less meat. We need better meat. Here are his 10 key insights on why alternative proteins will change everything: https://t.co/CDy9sXOh8J
Thighs Win, but the Sandwich Bread Disappoints
Doesn't everyone make their fried chicken sandwich this way? "chicken thigh brined in buttermilk, MSG and five-spice powder before being fried twice and dunked in chili oil laced with duck fat." That bread is a poor choice. Of course, chicken thighs...
Experience Authentic Tuna Tataki on a Private Japan Tour
Stop defaulting to tuna tartare. Tuna tataki is the move. This is Japanese cooking at its best... a mix of technique, restraint, and great ingredients. If this excites you, don’t watch it on your phone. Eat it in Japan. This summer, I’m taking...
Finally Discovered DC’s Best Empanadas at Brasero Atlantico
Why did I wait so long to try some of the best empanadas in DC? Dunno. But I’m glad I finally hit the handsome Brasero Atlantico in Georgetown, where I also devoured swordfish with squid ink linguini, drank...
Flat White Fans, Upgrade to the Ultimate Cortado
It’s time for all the Flat White drinkers on Threads to make their journey to the final boss of espresso + steamed milk: the cortado.
Bake Fresh Bread at Home, Save Money
Stop buying the bread in the store that’s expensive and never fresh. Here’s how to bake your own fresh bread. #recipe #men #dads #recipe
Fondue: The Timeless, Unforgettable Shared Meal
It isn’t called fon-don’t for a reason. Some dishes fade out. Fondue refuses. Fondue is one of the greatest shared meals on earth. A pot of melted Alpine cheese, good wine, and a table full of people still does dinner better...
Honoring Mom's Legacy with Homemade Cameroonian Ndole
What a special day… My mom passed down her recipe and taught me how to make “Ndole” — a Camerounian staple. It’s giving “Wifey” era ✨ My Camerounians, come and grade based on color and step-by-step 🥹
Elsewhere Wine Bar Launches in Napa with Chef Elliot Bell
We are excited to announce Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge that will be opening later this year in St. Helena, Napa Valley. https://t.co/KqaFcQjMNT I'm thrilled to be partnering with chef Elliot Bell (owner of Charlies) who does refined casual food as well...
Futurist Cookbook's Century-Old Rules Redefine Perfect Meals
The Futurist Cookbook – 11 rules for a perfect meal and an anti-pasta manifesto from a century ago https://t.co/Nxi6WI15Vq
Reflecting on Bizarre Foods' Lasting Cultural Impact
If I’m being honest… the final episode of Bizarre Foods wasn’t the one I would have chosen. If I had known it was going to be the final episode of Bizarre Foods, I would’ve wanted to redo the pilot. I’d revisit...
When Cooking Fails, Supportive Spouse Saves Dinner
Just spent 2 hours making Mediterranean chicken bowls and the chicken was way too spicy 🥵 Then I pivoted and made Asian ground beef bowls and the beef smelled off 🫠 My husband knew to say “Don’t worry babe, let’s go get...
Timeless Corned Beef: Classic Feast or Sandwich Delight
This is an old video, but the recipe is timeless. I’ve been making this corned beef every St. Patrick’s Day for as long as I can remember, and it never gets old. You can keep it classic and serve it with cabbage,...
Kitchen Signals: 1971 Lessons on Preparedness
The Kitchen Always Knows First: Eggs, Induction Stoves, and What 1971 Taught Us About Preparedness https://t.co/JRSce8qlRu
Free Substack: St. Patrick's Day Barbacoa Shepherd's Pie
Look for my free Substack on Monday, including, for St. Patrick's Day, this version of shepherd's pie filled with Mexican barbacoa instead of ground lamb. https://t.co/3xBf0pkbsj
Noma's Prestige Fueled a Culture of Abuse
What I kept thinking about, reading all these horror stories of working at Noma, is how the restaurant’s exceptionality, its sheer extraordinariness, was essential to its culture of abuse — the institution weaponized its status. My @newyorkermag column ⬇️
Sweetbreads Reimagine Buffalo Wings at Baby Bistro
My favorite dish at the cozy Baby Bistro: Gently crisp sweetbreads and soft-cooked carrots on a puddle of celery root puree sharpened with blue cheese — a convincing twist on Buffalo chicken wings. (Calabrian chile oil helped.)
Pete Wells Discusses New “Raisin D’etre” With Mikie Barb
.@pete_wells has a new raisin d’etre. A fun and meaningful conversation between the former food critic and @mikiebarb https://t.co/qrGi7STP3n
SF's Top New Eats: Sushi, Burgers, Brunch, Coffee
In SF next week: Best new sushi Best new burger Best new breakfast/brunch Best new coffee [ best being last three years ]
Embracing Crockpot & Sheet‑Pan Meals, Ditching Kitchen Stands
I have officially reached my crockpot and sheet pan era of cooking. I’m so over standing in that damn kitchen lol
1969 NYT
This food-focused NYT Metropolitan Diary story (from 1969!) doesn't make much of a meal.... https://t.co/EvLvbxFah3
Explore the Anatomy of Beef Cuts
Timeline is a bit negative. Here is the anatomy of beef cuts. Learn something. https://t.co/VLDrMIVjEu
Redzepi Scandal Exposes Myth of Fine‑dining as Social Good
In today’s @ftweekend I write about the wider significance of allegations against Rene Redzepi of @nomacph. He’d set himself up as the head of a movement which portrayed high end restaurants as a social good, instead of just...
Funny Celebrity Meet‑ups That Still Make Us Smile
Name a (brief) celebrity encounter that makes you smile years later. I’ll start: The time Barbara Walters mistook me for a host at Le Cirque and asked me to escort her to the powder room And The time I encountered Tony...
Cold-Smoked Salmon: Five-Day Process Delivers Heavenly Flavor
What does my cold smoked salmon look and taste like? Looks great and tastes like heaven. Five day process. https://t.co/9oiQzidEzx
Finding Pollo Huaxmole with Mexican Market Seedpods
In my Substack today, where to get pollo huaxmole, made with those green seedpods you see in Mexican markets. [link in first comment] https://t.co/k5GapZkTAi
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Celebrate with Flavor
St.Patrick’s Day is coming up. Use this list from @foodandwine to make something good. https://www.foodandwine.com/st-patricks-day-recipes-11920564
Tyre Maker Invented Michelin Stars for Restaurants
This is pretty incredible. Here is how a tyre company came up with the idea of Michelin Stars for restaurants.
Dinner Decisions: The Toughest Part of Adult Life
Figuring out what to cook for dinner every night is one of the hardest parts of adulting
Fresas: Ideal Outdoor Spot for Groups with Amazing Eats
SXSW food report - Fresas is the perfect place to go with a group. Eat outside. Food and drinks are amazing
Master Butcher Preps Up to 1,000 Pounds of Fish
Hours before we open our doors, master fish butcher Justo Thomas is preparing 800 to 1,000 pounds of fish. Go behind the scenes to learn about his process. #TBT
Food Memories Amid Pandemic Lockdown Reflections
For those who wish to read my latest column 👇 on dosa, dal makhani, haleem, and the shadows of pandemic lockdown, here’s a link: https://t.co/u2bU7cqPit
Restaurants Counter Ozempic Trend with Mini‑Cocktails
Restaurant operators are adapting to the "Ozempic effect" through various types of menu engineering and new product development. This one - mini-cocktails - is interesting as a lower cost, lower calorie (smaller portion) option. https://t.co/IiaEwuneAR
Great Bagels, Forgettable Coffee, and Bad Grammar
Best Bagel & Coffee in NYC has terrific bagels and forgettable coffee, and the grammar gods are unhappy.
Engineering Meat: Science Drives Next Agricultural Revolution
For 12,000 years, humanity has produced meat the same way: grow crops, feed animals, convert plants into protein. From a biomanufacturing perspective, it is one of the most complex and least optimized production systems on the planet. What happens when we start...
New Italian Spot on Avenue B Worth a Visit
There's a new Italian restaurant on Avenue B well worth visiting. [link in first comment] https://t.co/kHU3Upfs7U
First Time Boiled Peanuts: Unexpectedly Addictive Southern Delight
Okay so my neighbors are from South Carolina and made me boiled peanuts so I could try them for this first time 🥹🫶🏾 omg I can’t believe I’ve lived this long without these in my life lol. They add smoked turkey...
Box Mix: Just Pre‑Measured Cake Ingredients, Not a Monster
People are always having these moral freakouts about box mix like it’s some inhuman chemical monstrosity. Beloveds it’s just the dry ingredients for cake in a pre-mixed ratio.
Hanoi’s Bun Cha: Delicious Street Food for $1.5
Hello from Hanoi. Just walked down an alley to get some bun cha for a late lunch. Was delicious and USD1.5. https://t.co/jsdiiaW7Ak
Real Talk Happens Around Kitchen Tables, Not TV
What a mistake. Family Dinner wasn’t just a TV show. It was a reminder. That the most important conversations in America aren’t happening on cable news. They’re happening around kitchen tables. I get asked all the time if it’s coming back. I hope...
Production Chase Chapel Hill; Cal
We were in North Carolina for our 23 season, I tried to get production to shoot at Chapel Hill. When we were in Lexington KY Calapari was a guest judge.
Birthday NYC Feast: Top Eats & Broadway Surprise
My birthday getaway to NYC was made special by so many events, chiefly lunches at the beguiling Borgo and Four Horseman; dinners at The Dutch and 425, the latest attraction from Jean-George Vongerichten; drinks at Commerce Inn in the West...