Knowing how much I love really yummy food, it should surprise no one that I am leading N with a local restaurant fave. Niche Niche is the first of the Gerard Craft restaurants I went to. I still remember the night when I had dinner with Ellen, Grant, Mike & Ray at Niche. And without a doubt, I still remember… Read More
Lessons Learned at the Chef’s Table — Pastaria and Hog & Hominy
Have you ever sat at the chef’s table at a restaurant? You know, either a table in or bar that allows you access to the kitchen. Every time I go to Pastaria with a friend or two, I hope I’ll be seated there (bigger groups are really more convenient to visit at a regular table). But have to admit, I… Read More
Research & Development Dinner at Niche STL
Loved seeing this tweet about an event at Niche STL a few weeks ago! Pastaria R&D Menu 8.19.13 http://t.co/aFffeltfb8 via #constantcontact — Gerard Craft (@GerardFCraft) August 13, 2013 The result? I tweeted that I was trying to decide whether I should make dinner plans or stop following chef Gerard Craft because the temptation was a big one. Well, as you… Read More
W is for Wheat — Semolina Can Get Chefs Talking Wheat
As my friend Julie and I ate at Pastaria on Thursday night, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Chef Gerard Craft. I had to say hello to him as I had hoped to meet him last fall when a group of friends went to his other restaurant Niche one night. It is amazing how quickly the conversation… Read More