Eating all foods in moderation is a good idea as a general rule and there are sound environmental reasons for avoiding excessive meat consumption. But
Category: Contemporary Food Culture
Chile Obsession? Go to New Mexico
I must confess, I love Mexican food, even the cheap stuff, because there is nothing finer than rich, earthy, red chile sauce. And so, for
Finally, a Win!
Bocuse d’Or the biennial culinary competition founded 30 yrs. ago by French chef Paul Bocuse is generally acknowledged to be the “olympics” of the world
Wine Trends and Food Pairings
The Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the Industry Report is out. Among the topics it addresses is whether wine consumption among millennials is increasing
The End of Restaurants?
This is a disturbing story. The American restaurant business is a bubble, and that bubble is bursting. I’ve arrived at this conclusion after spending a
The Chefs Speak Out
Lucky Peach in their issue on fine dining interviewed chefs from around the world on the state of fine dining. Here are a few insightful
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 