Ala Carte choices for: Zimmern
June
15
2010

Umami – Wait…What?

What is up with umami? Last night on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew referred to the taste of a soup made with goose gizzards and the puréed bits of a geoduck guts as “earthy, savory…<turning towards the camera> and for those of you in the know, umami.” The gang over at Shut Up, Foodies [read more...]

April
13
2010

Reality Check

A short rant on the Kentucky Fried Chicken Double Down sandwich fiasco

July
10
2009

Traveling Food Network Stars? – A Gregor Rant

There are a several shows on The Food Network and The Travel Channel that we both love to watch. Diners, Drive-ins and Dives tops the list, with Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations close behind. There are several specials on the Travel Channel from time to time that are watchable, and Samantha Brown is always a fun [read more...]

June
17
2009

Malay Satay Hut – Redmond WA

Met a few friends from the “old days” over at the Malay Satay Hut off of 24th in Redmond the other day. This was my first journey to the place, and I was more than a little impressed. The restaurant is very open and inviting, with plenty of tables and room to move around. The [read more...]