by Brian | Jan 28, 2019 | Recipes
I have just posted a review of Boqueria, a magnificent cookbook from the Boqueria chain of restaurants. Their motto is “From Barcelona to New York.” Tapas in Barcelona is, for us in New York, thousands of miles away. Well, it was. Now we can visit the...
by Brian | Jan 28, 2019 | Cookbook Review
In Barcelona there is a grand street market, Boqueria. It’s a culinary treasure, one of the greatest street markets in Europe. And that is saying something if you’ve had the pleasure to wander the cities of Europe and felt the amazement as one food emporium...
by Brian | Jan 27, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
A man has cravings. What can I say? And sometimes they are irrational. A few days ago it was barely 20° outside but I wanted a pina colada. We were walking down the ethnic food aisle of the supermarket and there was the blue can of Coco Lopez. My hand darted out. “Put...
by Brian | Jan 26, 2019 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
I have often suggested that simple syrup be incorporated in cocktails as a “hidden” but on so important component. Simple syrup can, for example, elevate a margarita from okay to superior. There are boundless ways to go beyond simple syrup to syrups of...
by Brian | Jan 24, 2019 | News, Restaurant Reviews
I know. It’s Thursday and time for a throwback Thursday entry. I’m breaking the rule. I’m writing now about something brand new — so new it won’t open officially until tomorrow. And five or ten years from now, we’ll do a real TBT post about the wonders of Mint...
