Entries from November 2009

seattle – the ridiculously long overdue post

November 28th, 2009 · 30 Comments

capitol hill/12th avenue in seattle this shot was taken on our short stroll from having cocktails at the very cool tavern law, to dinner down the street at lark. the photo is 100% untouched and to me, it’s ever so slightly unexpected, and perhaps even a little bit beautiful… it’s been over 2 months and […]

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Tags: restaurants · travel

city house beet and persimmon salad

November 24th, 2009 · 25 Comments

i’m not exactly known for being a fan of the nashville restaurant scene. and that statement right there is one that gets me in a world of trouble around these parts. but it’s the very statement that launched ceF – and in 2 1/2 years i still stand by it firmly. dining out in this […]

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Tags: fruit · restaurants · salad · vegetables

the blt – a culinary ode to ruhlman (circa 9/09)

November 17th, 2009 · 38 Comments

i realize that this is old news. i mean, any tomato such as the one i used in september is sadly unattainable until three more seasons are behind us. but with all the summer clamor to make the ultimate blt from total scratch – all the while knowing that i was not in the mood […]

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Tags: bacon · sandwich · tomatoes

balthazar’s braised beef ribs

November 11th, 2009 · 2,782 Comments

  has it been 7 weeks? my god, how have you been? and look, you’ve come back to see me, even after all this time. i am both grateful and humbled and i have A LOT to tell you. but i’m going to take it one post at a time so as not to bombard […]

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Tags: beef · pork