Food Mug Shot: Nantucket Bay Scallop Carpaccio from Quince
This weekend I had an epic dining experience at Quince. Here is one of 8 courses we had on that legendary night: Nantucket Bay Scallop Carpaccio with silver lime, pomegranate, sea urchin, blood orange and sicilian hot pepper. It was like an exotic ocean and an orchard exploded in my mouth and dribbled down my...
Doing Somersaults in My Office
I walked into work today and this was waiting for me on my desk: Let me explain why this snack food is significant in my life. For one, they are just awesome. Eating one delectable Somersault nugget is like ingesting a salted piece of heaven mixed with grains and seeds. Despite my adoration for these,...
Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster is the Best Thing Ever Invented
It’s midnight. I just got done doing a bunch of blog posts and all I can think of is the fact that it’s Endless Shrimp month at Red Lobster. AND there’s a new addition to the Endless Shrimp menu: PARMESAN SHRIMP. Check it out! I want to be as happy as the people in this...
Starbucks: Where Everybody Does Not Know Your Name
This is a new one: Starbucks has never really got my name right — but mostly on the spelling. But for them to get my name this wrong is pretty damn cool. Does anyone know somebody that actually has the name Adino?
Korean Tacos Are Officially in the Zeitgeist
After a night of hardcore partying with narcotics and donkey shows, my friends and I went to Bar Basic on 4th and Brannan to find a bunch of people singing drunken karaoke in a non-ironic way. It was like we accidentally crashed a corporate party where the uncool employees were forced to have a fun....
Getting Fatter with Bi-Rite Salted Caramel Soft Serve
When I heard Bi-Rite Creamery (notorious for their hellaciously long lines) expanded their space and was starting to serve salted caramel soft serve, I knew I had to go. I also heard that they were starting to sell some baked goods – including cupcakes. It’s a win-win situation. Obesity in a bowl During the final...
SXSW here I come!
Even though I wish I was there for the interactive and film festivals, I am headed to Austin tomorrow for a little South by Southwest action. Translation: I am going to Austin to get fat. I tend to plan my trips to Texas based solely on food: Hula Hut, Taco Cabana, Kerbey Lane, Chuy’s, Pappadeaux,...
Jacob and Edward taste so sweet
What is the first thing you think of when it comes to vampires and werewolves? Cupcakes, of course. The folks at all-vegan Sweet Avenue Bake Shop in Northern New Jersey have created some tasty New Moontreats for all of you who are either in the Team Jacob or Team Edward camp. Finally, girls can live...
Enlightening Gmail chat: Cupcakes vs. Muffins
As you will notice with the following Gmail chat conversation, my friend Zaid and I have VERY enlightening conversation when we chat via Gtalk… zaid: whats the difference between a cupcake and a muffin? is it just that a cupcake has frosting on it? or is there more than that? me: muffin is bigger i...
Visions of ‘donuts’ dancing in my head
…Dunkin’ Donuts that is. The other night, I had a vivid dream about Dunkin’ Donuts. It was so magical. I was in one of their gloriously illuminated shops, eyeing the rows and rows of deep-fried confections. From chocolate iced to cakey delights to jelly-filled to sugar coated crullers, the enchanting world, suitable for cops working...
Christmas cupcakes
On Christmas Day, I made some cupcakes. I, along with my sister decided to get creative with them. I thought it would be a good idea to decorate them – but there couldn’t be two identical cupcakes in the batch. My sister scoured her pantry to see what we could plop on these cakes: sprinkles,...
