Posted in Local Restaurants on August 28, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Was it
a. the bevy of malevolent dust clouds kicked up while sifting through three years worth of books and stuff to make way for the Big Move?
b. the the loving snot of two babies, or perhaps the proximity of their germy mouths as one of them actually attempted to eat my nose for lunch?
c. the mounting stress [...]
Posted in Food News for Yous, Local Restaurants on August 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Does anyone remember The Ebony Grill? Eagle Street’s finest establishment was tucked in between a storefront chapel and a hair accessory store called The Treasure Chest. Every night Deana served up ice cold beers, brilliant ribs and even better sides of corn, yams, and of course, greens. Long before 12 Bones existed, The Ebony Grill was the place to eat soul [...]
Posted in Bottom Chef, Traveling But Mostly Eating on August 24, 2007 | No Comments »
Night #3: Sister and Mom. Secret Ingredient: Basil
Deep in the doldrums of a New Jersey summer Nor’easter, there was really only one way to go: soup. Mom and Sister K made an extraordinary stew of split peas, barley, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, cardamom, and plenty of fresh basil. Their spread began with tiny treats of [...]
Posted in Bottom Chef, Traveling But Mostly Eating on August 20, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Night #1 Team Dad and Brother-in-law S. Secret Ingredient: Beets.
Green salad with blanched beets and a homemade citrus dressing.
BBQ chicken.
Grilled beets in orange juice.
Presentation: Blasting “Chariots of Fire,” on the home stereo, they served the entire meal in slow motion.
Night #2 Me and Brother in-law C. Secret Ingredient: Crab
Corn and crab bisque
Pasta salad (crab optional)
Crab [...]
Posted in Food News for Yous, Local Restaurants on August 18, 2007 | 5 Comments »
It is now time for us all to hold our caps to our chests and sing “Taps” quietly to ourselves before a moment of deep silence. A city-wide tragedy has occured.
As of next week, Sister’s McMullen will no longer make doughnuts.
Apparently, they somehow got it into their brains that people prefer homemade cupcakes over homemade [...]
Posted in Bottom Chef, Traveling But Mostly Eating on August 17, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Yes, I have eaten lately. But nothing of note, I’m sorry to say. Tried to go to Bouchon last night for a late dinner (I generally only eat after 8:30pm atleast, often after 10:00pm) only to find they close at 9:00pm on weeknights!!!! Nights like these I curse the cute, slow, quaintness of Asheville and [...]
Posted in Food=Life, Other Fine Foodies on August 16, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I cannot take credit for the title of this post. BBQ Boy came up with it over dinner the other night as the name of his signature sushi roll, which I believe would involve jalapenos and tobasco. I’m currently experiencing some angst of the ego with the fact that while I am tempted to divulge my signature [...]
Posted in Local Restaurants on August 15, 2007 | No Comments »
I bought a bike helmet. I found a cute shiny black one for $10 at Second Gear in West Asheville, while the barrage o’ cool was taking place at Harvest Records this past Saturday morning. Yes, even my bike helmet must be chic. This is the reality, people.
Also, I don’t think you should order the “Double [...]
Posted in Food News for Yous, Local Restaurants on August 13, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The Double Decker Coffee Bus is back! The DJ reports a better atmosphere then before, great service, new milkshakes, and a bathroom on it’s way.
I have always loved the Double Decker Coffee Bus. I think the coffee is terrific, but I especially love to sit on the top floor and watch a perfect Asheville sunset [...]
Posted in Local Restaurants on August 8, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Psst. Here’s a secret. Come closer. Closer, still. Okay, good. The following post is being written in a whisper.
I have inside information that Asheville’s Sushi Mafia, The Chen Family, recently parted ways with their best, nicest, and most talented sushi chef, who we will call George.
I first met “George” at Wasabi about four years ago. He’s a [...]
Posted in Food=Life on August 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Barriers to Reducing My Impact
-I’m afraid of biking down busy streets
-I’m afraid of biking accidents
-I don’t have the wardrobe for biking in the dead of winter nor the heat of summer
-I’m addicted to TV, movies, and pop culture (average, 1 hr a day)
-I have a deep love of eating at restaurants and doing so brings me [...]
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