Monthly Archives: December 2009

Per Se (Slight Return)

My dinner at Per Se ended with a tour of the kitchen, which was huge thrill for me. Now you can experience the tour – only better – with Thomas Keller himself as your guide. This video includes all of … Continue reading

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In the Basement Mixing Up the Medicine

Until my recent birthday dinner, I used to tell people that the best birthday present I ever received from She Who Must Be Obeyed was a house. We signed the closing papers on November 28, 1995 – my birthday – … Continue reading

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The Pancake Project

It’s not enough that my friend Michael Goudeau is a juggler, writer, and radio host. He had to up the ante in the kitchen by making cool pancakes for his kids. His new blog, The Pancake Project, documents his breakfast … Continue reading

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Birthday Dinner at Per Se, Continued

After eating heavenly amuses, appetizers, and fish courses, we were only halfway through our meal, which continued with the meat courses. “BLT”: Salmon Creek Farms’ All Day Braised Pork Belly, “Pain de Campagne” Melba, Violet Artichokes, San Marzano Tomato Marmalade … Continue reading

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