Linda, my foodie soulmate, is this week's featured Q&A interviewee! As I've mentioned before, Linda and I met in a crazy yet fitting happenstance (i.e., where all foodies should meet new friends)--at a Thomas Keller book signing! She introduced me to Maialino, one of my new favorites, and always has great suggestions for any kind of morsel marauding and tips for the kitchen. She's my "go-to" for all of my culinary and foodie inquiries--along with her in-depth undergraduate knowledge in Art History, she has also studied Culinary Arts! Look forward to an upcoming blog post about our latest visit to Michael White's Marea by Columbus Circle, but for now, enjoy Linda's appetizing responses! Thanks again, Linda! ;]
Linda having gelato in Rome.
NAME
Linda
CURRENT CITY
New York, NY
FAVORITE ALL-TIME RESTAURANT
Depends on the day - it's a tie right now between Per Se and Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
MOST REGULARLY FREQUENTED SPOT(S)
It changes, but right now it's Maialino, Posto, and Pret (for lunch).
DRINK OF CHOICE
red wine - especially Californian and Italian
SOMETHING YOU SECRETLY INDULGE
Nothing in secret - I indulge out in the open.
DISH YOU MOST ENJOY PREPARING
I love making Zuni Cafe's roasted chicken with panzanella.
THE HOMEMADE DISH YOU ALWAYS LONG FOR
My mom's eggplant parmigiana
GASTRONOMIC GETAWAY/ADVENTURE OF CHOICE
San Francisco - best restaurants, farmer's markets, produce andcheese. Wine country is just a short ride away.
CULINARY ICONS
Thomas Keller, Dan Barber, Alice Waters
MEAL YOU WISH YOU CAN REPEAT BUT SOMEHOW CANNOT
I guess it would be Per Se - there's nothing like the first time...
ABSOLUTE "CAN'T-STANDS"
Anything gelatinous. Bivalves, except for scallops. Most offal.
FAVORITE DESSERT OF ALL TIME
The icebox cake recipe on the Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers box. Mygrandma used to make it on holidays in this particular long plate (see below),which I inherited when she passed away and reserve ONLY for icebox cake.
FAVORITE COOKBOOK/COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Thomas Keller's French Laundry Cookbook - it's porn for foodies.
CULINARY WORDS THAT NEVER LOSE THEIR PANACHE
Mise en place, brulée, enophile
FOOD BLOG(S) YOU JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF
101 Cookbooks, French Laundry at Home, David Lebovitz
NAME
Linda
CURRENT CITY
New York, NY
FAVORITE ALL-TIME RESTAURANT
Depends on the day - it's a tie right now between Per Se and Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
MOST REGULARLY FREQUENTED SPOT(S)
It changes, but right now it's Maialino, Posto, and Pret (for lunch).
DRINK OF CHOICE
red wine - especially Californian and Italian
SOMETHING YOU SECRETLY INDULGE
Nothing in secret - I indulge out in the open.
DISH YOU MOST ENJOY PREPARING
I love making Zuni Cafe's roasted chicken with panzanella.
THE HOMEMADE DISH YOU ALWAYS LONG FOR
My mom's eggplant parmigiana
GASTRONOMIC GETAWAY/ADVENTURE OF CHOICE
San Francisco - best restaurants, farmer's markets, produce andcheese. Wine country is just a short ride away.
CULINARY ICONS
Thomas Keller, Dan Barber, Alice Waters
MEAL YOU WISH YOU CAN REPEAT BUT SOMEHOW CANNOT
I guess it would be Per Se - there's nothing like the first time...
ABSOLUTE "CAN'T-STANDS"
Anything gelatinous. Bivalves, except for scallops. Most offal.
FAVORITE DESSERT OF ALL TIME
The icebox cake recipe on the Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers box. Mygrandma used to make it on holidays in this particular long plate (see below),which I inherited when she passed away and reserve ONLY for icebox cake.
FAVORITE COOKBOOK/COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Thomas Keller's French Laundry Cookbook - it's porn for foodies.
CULINARY WORDS THAT NEVER LOSE THEIR PANACHE
Mise en place, brulée, enophile
FOOD BLOG(S) YOU JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF
101 Cookbooks, French Laundry at Home, David Lebovitz
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