New York had its heydey in terms of diversity of authentic Japanese food back in the 80’s and 90’s when the town was full of Salarymen and Izakayas. You could walk into an Izakaya and smell the oden and the bincho...

gathering, at which meats are roasted over an open hearth or pit." So technically roasting on a grill, with charcoal and not wood (or even gas!) is barbecue by definition. Whether or not you agree with how barbecue “should...

Yea? I have lots of fish [sustainable share] and plenty of that tahini dressing in the fridge. Any fish, any preparation? I would love not to waste that much tahini.

but am dying to go. As for gotham, I like the operators and I like the fact they use wood burning charcoal instead of gas...

(or east and west for that matter) is inherently richer or poorer than the other, they are a reflection of what could be grown to sustain life and make it thrive. Historically, migrants coming through San Diego were from the...

to be in the mood for. My favorite all beef dog is the natural casing 10 inch franks from Best Provisions in Newark, N.J. This dog is best prepared heated in water (not boiled) then finished off on a gas or charcoal grill. This is...

on sustainable and seasonal ingredients. Right now the menu will stay the same as they get their groove, but the server says the chef plans to change the menu daily down the road. I also got the wine pairing for $29. Everything I...

and loud, but I’m always surprised how diverse their specials menu has become. They also just switched to a sustainable menu with grass fed beef, which is alway a plus.

. The meatier fishes are better choices for the uninitiated, such as salmon, tuna, and swordfish. Personally, I recomend grilling swordfish over lump hardwood charcoal. But don’t get it frozen from the supermarket.

Good points. We use charcoal grills and have a forest behind the house for fuel, garden and root cellar, 2 1000 gal propane tanks to run the generator, cash and a fire proof safe. A hand pump in the cellar connected to the well...

with this Miele. Finally, the other big thing we love is the floor. We chose Pierelli rubber — you’ve seen it in every airport in the world. It’s the stuff with the raised dots on it. It is fabulous in a dark...

on Mondays, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Personally, I don’t think they’re very good. If you want Texas beef, you have to go to a “steak house,” where they do cook over charcoal, but...

a fireplace fire started, DO use walnut halves at high heat. They burn far better than any kindling I’ve tried, and in a sustained manner. And if you’re going to use egg yolk as a conditioner, do NOT rinse it out with...

on Filipino cuisine can serve as excellent primers and three in particular, lend refreshing perspectives. Romy Dorotan and Amy Besa are the folks behind NYC’s CENDRILLON, which for over a decade, has both introduced and...

with wood charcoal, not gas. definitely hit the SF Ferry Building Farmers Market on a Saturday morning to check out the fresh produce, the baked goods, the fresh seafood, and the cheese at Cowgirl Creamery! Swan Oyster Depot on...