February 2008
FebruaryFeb 20 Wednesday 08
The Black One
At its inception, Imperial Stout was a savage concoction. The Russian Czars' thirst for stouts could not be quenched and English and Irish producers couldn't produce beer that would survive the brutal cold of a month long trip to St. Petersburg. Their answer …
FebruaryFeb 14 Thursday 08
Heart Beets
Forget to make that reservation at the new organic small-plate izikaya cocktail raw food bistro for Valentine's Day? Get stuck with a 4:45 seating time? You know, there's no shame in cooking, for one another. Like Adam and Eve sharing the apple tarte tatin of …
FebruaryFeb 10 Sunday 08
Lavender Feta Kumquats
A few years ago we witnessed a close friend be deeply moved by fresh cheese. We had recently visited one of our favorite sandwich stops, Mario's in Glendale, and happened to have perused their deli case. Along with innumerable cured beef and pork products …
FebruaryFeb 7 Thursday 08
Watermelon Radish Bites
On the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, we threw a Hot Knives dinner party. Jokes were made about making "nachos" out of Portuguese thistle rennet cheese and Egyptian fava beans, or terriyaki tofu burrito bites (shudder, barf). But without thinking about it, we really …