Tag Archives: David Chang

It’s not you. It’s me.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

No, you look great! You’ve still got that twinkle in your eye and that sweet, eager face. This isn’t about you. It’s me. Me looking tired, looking stressed, forehead wrinkling like so many creases in a chinese bitter melon. I’m … Continue reading →

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Now serving: Milkshake

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

My inbox is the sad proof that I’m a sucker for email giveaways. Dinner for two at a fancy restaurant in NYC, a weekend getaway to some mountain retreat, a book. I’ve entered hundreds of these things. I’ve never won anything. … Continue reading →

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James Beard Finalists: Congratulations to Chapel Hill’s Andrea Reusing and Rosecrans Baldwin

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Let me add to the waves of applause for the Chapel Hill-based 2011 James Beard Finalists. That’s right friends, not one, but two locals made the short lists this year. Crook’s Corner of course already received recognition as a winner … Continue reading →

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Animal Welfare Approved: Sustainable Food and Tourism

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

I’m always pleasantly surprised at how informed people in the Triangle are about their food choices. I like to pat myself on the back and sigh contently to myself, “Yeah, I’m one of those people.” I buy my meat from … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Rabbit

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Happy New Year! Can’t think of a better place to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in Chapel Hill than Lantern Restaurant. From now until February 17th, the kitchen will be serving a variety of Chinatown-style specials in addition to … Continue reading →

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Best use of $1000 in NYC January 21-23

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Paying your February rent is totally overrated. Take that cash and reserve a VIP package for 2 to the Behind-the-Scenes at Cochon 555 Weekend with Murray’s.  As of this morning, one package for two people is all that remains. But … Continue reading →

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Cookbooks: the best read for someone with ADD

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

It just dawned on me that perhaps one of the reasons I have always enjoyed reading cookbooks so much is that I have a short attention span. Ooo! Ponies! Sometimes I like to know more than you do, but I’m … Continue reading →

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A food lover’s best day in Chapel Hill, NC

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

Because Vic Pop loves you so, I’ve made a resolution for you. Visit Chapel Hill, NC, more often. The gift doesn’t stop there. To make your life even easier, I’ve created a “food lover’s best day” guide to Chapel Hill. … Continue reading →

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Two essential apps

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Happy New Year! How long can we say that without sounding like a tool? I’m giving myself the entire first week of January. It’s one of those phrases filled with joy and possibilities, not offensive to any religious or political … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve at Lantern Restaurant

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

Lantern just shared their New Year’s Eve menu with its listserv friends. It sounds like a dream…$75 for three courses…Santa, I need to change my Christmas list. New Year’s Eve at Lantern 2010 Warm winter vegetable salad with sunchokes, chestnuts, … Continue reading →

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