Hi, my name is Earl. This is where I analyze food politics, experiment with molecular gastronomy, and advocate healthy eating. Look around for recipes, reviews, and photographs!Category Archives for Reviews
Fall Semester & Heirloom
Sophomore year fall at Yale was a busy time for me, but I got through, all while enjoying a meal at Heirloom. Continue reading
Chartier
Eating habits of the French vary greatly from the American style of eating, which may answer the question as to why French people are so slim. In addition, a review of some of the food at Chartier, a traditional French brasserie. Continue reading
Claus & Mini Magoo’s Muesli
At Claus, a hip breakfast spot in Paris, France, you can buy healthy, organic muesli, pastries, and a variety of dried fruit such as figs. Continue reading
Miya’s Sushi
At Miya’s, you can find fresh, non-traditional sushi that combines ingredients you would never have suspected go well together—let alone, in a sushi roll. Continue reading
Oaxaca Kitchen
Oaxaca Kitchen, though it has potential, lacks finesse in its cooking. The salsa verde works, and the mole rojo sauce is admirable, but the restaurant has ways to go. Continue reading
Setting the Table
In Setting the Table, Meyer articulates not what makes him such a great restauranteur but a successful CEO of a food service company. Meyer, who brought us restaurants like Union Square Café, Shake Shack, and Eleven Madison Park, emphasizes the importance of hospitality when providing others a service or product. He divulges a handful of tenets, which, if followed correctly, can lead to a loyal following behind a brand and stable, long-term growth of business. Continue reading
Yoyogi Sushi
Yoyogi is a very basic, no-frills sushi restaurant that does best what it’s meant to do, serve delicious sushi. Continue reading
WD~50 Revisited
Wylie Dufresne’s New York City molecular gastronomy joint WD~50 offers fine modern fare with stunningly beautiful dishes. Continue reading
Fin’s
Fin’s offers quality sushi at a reasonable price. Great for lunch. Continue reading
Cava Mezze Grill
Up-and-coming, fast-casual restaurant Cava Mezze Grill offers Greek Mediterranean fare worthy of its highly successful sit-down restaurant Cava. Continue reading
