Fast food isn’t just a style of cuisine; it’s a social theory with a drive-thru. The paper bag is a syllabus. Its core axioms—uniformity, calculability,
The Michelin Guide Will Review Wine?
Last week brought the curious announcement that the Michelin Guide plans to start reviewing wine. It’s not clear how this will work given that the
Wine Price and Wine Quality: A Correlation?
Casual wine consumers often ask me whether there is a correlation between wine price and wine quality? My answer is yes—but only a rough correlation,
When the Useless is Bewitching: The Japanese Tea Ceremony
I’ve been going on about what I call the” production paradigm” for the last few weeks. We are often sucked into the view that everything
Why Detailed Wine Reviews Matter to the Wine Community
If you want a community, you need a conversation; if you want a conversation, you need a shared record; and if you want a shared
The World of the Italian Meal
The traditional Italian meal—the all-day affair with (at least) seven courses—has always fascinated me because it is not just a meal but a way of
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 