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26. April 2012 American, Brooklyn 0
38 Wythe Street off South 2nd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn 347/689.3594 $70 each for 2 people, with 2 drinks, without tip ♥ ♥ ♥ When Eater.com announced that Masten Lake would be closing, a small part of me hurt. I haven’t been in a restaurant that was as delicious and creative as Masten Lake since ...

Sunchoke Salad in Whole-Grain Mustard and Shallot Dressing

17. April 2012 Vegetables + Salads 0
They’re ginger, said the guy at the cash register next door after the lady who was ringing me up asked him what they were. No, they’re not, I said. Sunchokes, I iterated. Nah, they’re ginger, he insisted. The lady in between us was confused enough to ask the manager to come over who then gave ...

What and Where to Eat in Istanbul, Turkey

12. April 2012 Istanbul, Turkey 3
The fastest way to my heart is through my stomach; feed me while we’re in a place I’ve never been before and we’ll forever be friends. Certainly the fastest way to learn about a culture is through its food, and often that begins on its bustling streets. Francine, Lucy, Justin and I spent a long ...

Lemon Upside-Down Loaf

There was a point in time when I “Liked” Food & Wine Magazine on Facebook; I don’t remember when, but I’ve been noticing their updates on my feed lately. A recipe for a lemon upside-down cake contributed by a certain Cal Peternell accompanied a cool-looking photo, and a stamp of approval that indicated it was ...

Lamb Leg Stew with Apricots and Chickpeas

14. March 2012 Lamb + Veal 0
I had a craving for lamb after spending the last two weekends eating smoked salmon for breakfast. After all that fish, I specifically wanted a leg of lamb slowly simmering in a Dutch oven, falling apart after a few hours. I had just that with this recipe I adapted from a tagine one. I bought ...