The fava bean has a difficult time. The growers here are still swayed by the village fête mentality: “the first prize goes to the largest fava bean” (by which time it’s tough, dull, and starchy). Or restaurants peel off the gray-green skins, leaving a little bright green kernel, with nothing fava bean about it. Leave the fava bean alone; just pick it at the right time…
Vegas Vacation Update #4: Brains!
Posted by on September 21st, 2008 in Misc · 0 CommentsI’m writing this from the comfort of my own home after a day of rest and recovery. Before I get into the details of the food I had at Mario Batali’s restaurant, I’d like to point out what an amazing place Las Vegas is for people that care about food. I suppose I could try and come up with a list of how many celebrity chefs there are with restaurants in Sin City now, but it would probably take me a few hours and even then new places are opening ever 30 seconds or so. I’m very grateful that I only need to fly to one spot to try cuisines from places all over…
Vegas Vacation Update #3: BAM!
Posted by on September 19th, 2008 in Misc · 0 CommentsYesterday morning–well, afternoon, really–my wife and I decided that we were going to take our friends out for a meal on our dime. We had originally hoped to dazzle them with Bouchon at the Venetian since they have never had the chance to try anything guided by Thomas Keller’s vision. Unfortunately, Bouchon is only open for brunch on the weekdays, so we just got to look around a little while before heading back to the lobby…
Vegas Vacation Update #2: Hookah!
Posted by on September 18th, 2008 in Misc · 0 CommentsLast night we dined at Paymon’s Mediterranean Cafe & Hookah Lounge, which was featured in an episode of “$40 A Day With Rachel Ray“. While I’m not a huge fan of Mrs…
Vegas Vacation Update #1: Crêpes!
Posted by on September 17th, 2008 in Misc · 0 CommentsThis morning, our group found ourselves at the Paris hotel for breakfast, standing in front of Le Crêperie, a lovely little crêpe station that serves sweet and savory crêpes…
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