Archive for May, 2008

On hiatus

I’ll be back in three weeks! Stories of bangers and mash, baguettes, currywurst, and doner kabab to follow.

Poleng Lounge

I never knew a lounge could have such good food. Until the Anthony Bourdain book release a few months ago, I associated the place with only music. But when I met Poleng Lounge’s Executive Chef Tim Luym at the event, we knew I’d have to visit for dinner. The menu is a nod to his [...]

Lentil Salad with Baby Spinach and Currants

I made this simple and refreshing salad a couple of months ago when I was craving something summer-like. Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s a good time to try it again, preferably for a picnic or patio meal. This was my first time cooking with currants, and I loved the tart kick they [...]

Incanto

Once in a while you find a restaurant so perfect, so unassuming and so satisfying, that even after one visit it becomes an instant favorite. I first tasted Chris Cosentino’s cooking at the Anthony Bourdain book release event last November, so when a friend’s birthday rolled around, I knew I had to take him to [...]