I have nothing meaningful to add, but let me just say: when I first saw this, I thought “Ice cream with banana cream pie? WTF? Gross!” And then I saw lulubelle’s suggestion for cinnamon, and ChristinaMason's...

You’re welcome! For molecular gastro, Lucia’s right, it’s all about WD-50, with Room 4 Dessert to a lesser extent. Although when Sam Mason finally opens up Tailor, that will be a welcome addition to the scene.

'd also take a look at Room 4 Dessert, Chikalicious, Kyotofu, the dessert tasting at WD-50 (current pastry chef is Alex Stupak, ex-Alinea). "There are also a few places that are coming soon: Sam Mason (ex-WD-50)'s not-yet-open...

Sam Mason a must! He is the pastry chef at wd-50. He was nominated for the James Beard award this year.BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT...

against it, was insane — i have to now rethink the beet altogether. shiso aloe palate cleanser. another masterful MASTERFUL dish — this from sam mason: white pepper ice cream perched on a square of a kind of fig jam,...

. It was made with pork sauce, star anise and tabasco and I have to tell you, I hope I never ever forget that taste. Wow. Dessert I wasn’t going to have dessert, but felt that it would be an injustice to pastry chef Sam Mason...

it there; Sam Mason uses many flavors and products not associated with the pastry kitchen in totally fascinating and satisfying ways in his desserts. Things like cumin, carrots, beets, and salt as a flavor, not just to bring out...

to the old salad days at Lespinasse, rosted pear in some kind of caramel with olives and pistachios (this combination is derivative of sam mason, but it was really nice), and an apple thing, and then this decadent, thrilling...

the best thing i had at the lodge was the diet coke served in a mason jar...and the french fries. its passable but not worth a trip.

Sakai in Burlingame is excellent. Sushi Sams in San Mateo is great. Unfortunately you will either have to walk over to El Camino Real to get on the bus and go north OR call a taxi.

Montgomery Rd [on FM 1374 at S. Sam Houston Ave (SR 75), ¾ mi NE of I-45 exit 114] - 936/295-2349 – BBQ – East Texas-style brisket, chicken, pork ribs, FORGET commercial sausage (tastes like bologna), beans, housemade...

and the downstairs lounge. I’d stay in the restaurant and get dinner/dessert, because the lounge gets packed with Grey Goose and tonic folks at prime dining times. And Sam Mason's food is really, really good, if...

After making some quince, mascarpone, and honey pizzas this weekend, I have been left with a bunch of mascarpone cheese and a loss of ideas of what to do with it. My kitchen is pretty well stocked with staples, and I’d love...

this side of the Mississippi. Think Sam Mason without the MG bent. On the tail front: Liberty features prohibition era tails ala Pegu Club. Original drinks in the vain of PDT can be found at Spur. For dinner, I’d hit: seafood...

Make you own yoghurt – it is the simplest thing. Heat the milk to 180 (to get rid of unwanted bacteria. Let it cool to 90, stir in a tablespoon of your favourite live unsweetened yoghurt. Pour it into mason jars (lids...