San Francisco has always been a special place for me. My introduction to the city was during a legendary (at least in my family) summer road trip with my Dad and brother. We started...
San Francisco continues to be a key part of my coffee education. I’ve visited the city on an annual basis since 1995. Initially, it was fun to luxuriate in bohemian coffeehouses like Caffe Trieste...
I frequently reference “Lisa The Vegetarian,” the legendary 1995 Simpsons episode from writer David X. Cohen that depicts Lisa Simpson struggling with a concept her family takes for granted: eating meat. Famous vegetarians Paul...
Ben Leventhal has been one of the most influential people in the culinary world over the past 20 years, which is how long I’ve been part of the same ecosystem. In 2005, the New...
Lisa Simpson had a misguided vision for forming hot dogs in the famed 1995 Simpsons episode, “Lisa The Vegetarian.” Maybe pigeon parts, shoe leather, and possibly worse, did make their way into the mix...
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I’ve always enjoyed visiting San Diego. It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles, more laid back, and traffic provides much less resistance. Crosstown drives aren’t as daunting, so even if I’m staying north of...