A Literary Revival of the Culinary Sort.

Hello! It’s been a while, old friend.

So what's changed in the past 5 years? 

Since we last spoke I've liberated myself from the shackles of corporate product development to pursue another one of my passions: talking to people to understand what they want and what makes them excited. 

Although both me (and my wallet) miss getting paid to eat for a living, my professional absence from the food world has in no way hindered my appetite for good food. I wake up every day in San Francisco, feeling blessed to be part of a thriving culinary mecca. I've also had the good fortune of traveling a lot in the last 5 years (for work and play) and snacking every step of the way. 

My last 5 years have been filled with…

Great meals locally...

White Gazpacho with Marcona almonds, grapes and a syrah reduction

Coqueta

San Francisco, CA

Corn ravioli with a creamy baked potato filling and blue chip topping

1760

San Francisco, CA

Green Tea Shaved Ice

100% Sweet Cafe

San Francisco, CA 

Korean Bulgogi Taco

Namu

San Francisco, CA

Gluten Free Ramen Burger

Homemade!

San Francisco, CA

Great finds nationally…

Duck Confit Cinnamon Roll with a Side of Pork Belly

Comme Ça

Las Vegas, NV

Ostrich Burger with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chili Peppers, Caramelized Pears & Blue Cheese 

Acme Burger Company

Salt Lake City, UT

Pohole Salad (hana fiddle head fern, maui onion, ebi, kombu) 

Star Noodle

Lahaina , HI

Flaming Balls (cheesy kimchi fried rice with spicy pork, served with garlic jalapeño siracha aioli)

Seoul Sausage Company

Los Angeles, CA

Guamanian Shrimp Fritters

PDX671 food cart

Portland, OR

Cereal Milk Soft Serve with Toasted Corn Flakes

Momofuku Milk Bar

New York, NY

Great adventures (a)broadly…

In España (circa 2011)

Sangria

Jamon Iberico (cured ham)

Pinchos (little bites)

Callous (tripe)

Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes)

In Brazil (circa 2013)

Pão de Quiejo (Cheese Puffs)
Everywhere!

Piranha
Pantanal, Matto Grosso do Sul



Caiman (alligator!)
Bonito, Matto Grosso do Sul

Moqueca de Peixe (coconut fish stew)
Siribinha, Bahia

Acaraje (black eyed pea and shrimp fritter)
Salvador, Bahia

Corn Pudding
Rio de Janeiro

Sweet Tapioca Crepes
Rio de Janeiro

And great naps in between. (hurray food coma!)

My love of good food, is and always will be a part of me. The one thing that's changed is my failure to document any of it in detail. When making resolutions this year, I remembered how much I value writing as an outlet and an art form. Writing has always given me a space where I feel comfortable being me - a place where I have a voice, and can freely share my personal experiences and perspective without major reservations. It's something I've missed, and something I want to put my heart into again. 

Giving this another shot. It’s good to be back. :)