The Dining Room: Michael Voltaggio comes out to play

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by Hanh Nguyen · 3 comments

Michael Voltaggio. Reality TV hype or the real thing? Well … both actually.

Tagged as: fine dining, hotel, molecular gastronomy, Review, Top Chef

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Cold Turkey: February I’m firewater-free

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by Hanh Nguyen · 4 comments

“Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and answer to, all of life’s problems.” — Homer J. Simpson

Tagged as: alcohol, experiment, Hanh, health, personal

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House of Bowls: A simple, satisfying New Year’s meal

January 1, 2010
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Nothing says Auld Lang Syne like fried rice. There’s no reason to leave hungry …

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Ludo Bites 3.0 at Royal T: A passionate (non) review

December 12, 2009
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Ludo’s trademark is le coq. Poultry and my family go way back.

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Absinthe’s green fairy unmasked: The Liquid Muse underground cocktail party

December 5, 2009
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Scary hardcore stuff of dissolute artists or herby, licorice-y gateway drink?

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The Food Event ‘09: Simple, but big impressions

November 24, 2009
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Although there were celebrity chefs and demonstrations aplenty, I found myself mainly drawn to the food … and cows.

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Lotus Vegan: Thai food plays it safe

November 23, 2009
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I didn’t expect authentic Thai food, but I was at least hoping for the Americanized equivalent.

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Toshi Sushi: OMG Omakase

November 16, 2009
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Fresh, simple, flavorful and awesome — Thanks, Toshi-san!

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‘Top Chef’ Fabio’s Firenze Osteria opening night party

November 11, 2009
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I did it all for the gnocchi, c’mon, the gnocchi … and the carpaccio and the baby octopus.

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The Must: A must try

November 10, 2009
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There is no try, only do — Master Yoda

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