Pretty ballsie play –– to write up the year’s best meal when we’re only three weeks into 2007. But I gotta tell you –– I’m feeling pretty confident here. I was in Bali over the holidays. An island known for its beautiful women, dependable sunshine, numerous temples, silver jewelry, colorful batiks, etc… but hardly for…
Fancy Schmancy: 32nd Winter Fancy Food Show, San Francisco It’s that time again… the Big Event that separates the “I-LIVE-TO-EAT”-ers from the “Oh, I’d Love To Try That But I’d Burst if I Ate Another Bite”-ers. The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade swoops in on our fair city (which is why you’ll find…
Imbibe & Indulge: 2007 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival I just got this info and am tempted to use some of my miles to fly down for the weekend to this Miami event presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine. It’s a national, star-studded, four-day weekend (Feb. 21-24) destination event showcasing the talents…
That’ll Do, Pig: Ibu Oka’s Babi Guling, Bali Hours before my most memorable meal of 2007 in Ubud, I had one of the best el-cheapo lunches of all time, too. It was a Bali Bali good food day! Lunch was at Ibu Oka’s Babi Guling, a divey food stall frequented by many local chefs. Don’t…
by Janice Nieder, Dining Diva, and Patty Burness We were in food and fashion heaven at the opening bash of the Westfield San Francisco Centre—the phenomenal new $460-million transformation of the old Emporium, which thankfully has morphed into BLOOMINGDALE’S and over 170 other specialty stores, a huge theater, and numerous eateries. It took four floors…
by Janice Nieder, Dining Diva Photos by Patty Burness At first I wasn’t sure if I was interviewing the director of the Michelin Guide or the next potential James Bond. Jean-Luc Naret is movie star handsome, suave, sophisticated, and as beautifully appointed as many of the restaurants the guides cover. When I told him that…
by Janice Nieder, Dining Diva All hail Tango Diva’s new Dining Diva! This connoisseur of the culinary will delight our tastebuds with tales from her worldwide travels. Stay tuned to this exciting Diva for the latest in foodie forays! Copenhagen: There IS such a thing as Free Champagne! I promise this was not really a…