The end of a fun dinner, a memorable feast, is when the table is filled with dirty plates, smudged glasses and empty wine bottles, detritus surrounding the centerpiece flowers. And, no one cares. Last night, we were part of a Summer Friendsgiving potluck. Everyone brought over dishes, and everyone cleaned up after. Meeting friends at restaurants
Category: Food
Anthony Bourdain
If there were ever a stronger Act 2 in life, or a more identifiable modern writer’s voice than Anthony Bourdain’s, well, I’m still looking. Witty, decisive and incisive, his observations about food and culture rang true. And, we are a lesser world with his passing. I remember having quite a few business meals at Les
Food Friday: Banh Mi Ngon
Well, it’s Friday, sunny, and we are on the verge of the Memorial Day weekend. Life is good. So, I thought I’d write about food. Yesterday, in between two board meetings, I decided to stop at a place that’s been on my foodie list for a while: Banh Mi Ngon in West Roxbury. I first
Taqueria El Amigo
I am a lot like my mother’s side. They all were high-energy people who awoke very early. They all loved food, too. I wanted to sleep in today on Saturday, but was wide-awake again at 3 am. One of the ramifications is that I can eat lunch early. After streaming some Netflix shows about food,
Food Friday: Holiday Cheese Board
One of my favorite blogs is “Food Wishes.” Chef John is funny and makes great videos. Recently, he posted one on making a cheese board for guests. Here it is. Best wishes for a festive and relaxing holiday season. It is serendipitous, but, we have quite a few holiday events on the calendar. They’re all
Thanksgiving Eve 2017
It is a unique and supremely-nice sensation just before Thanksgiving: inbox zero, office paperwork done, and shutting down the laptop. I’m in Harvard Square this morning. So, with work done, I go for a walk. A gentle rain amid the cold fall air. The Square is unusually empty, with students away for break. It is