Tobacco-Eating Story I Mentioned While People Were Smoking

[x_los]

I couldn't find the exact story I meant to, I'm pretty sure that's in a years-old Bon Appetit, but I googled a restaurant that has come to specialize in tobacco dishes that simulate the effects of a cigarette for chainsmokers on the town. The chef I mentioned did much the same a few years back for a food critic who couldn't get through an elaborate multiple-course meal without smoking, despite the chef needing him to experience the meal and ambiance in total without getting up from the table/disturbing his fellow critics.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/print.htm?id=3707

Wow, a random guy just now popped in and invited me to watch Lord of the Rings sometime. Lured by my door decs complete with movie poster, I presume. E423, I think, and Jared or something. Was that flirting? I suck at telling. Ah well, always up for watching LOTR/new people.

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[grrarghing.livejournal.com]

Dude. Um. I don't know about the food critic story, but the one I know is a little different.

Anthony Bourdain wrote 'Kitchen Confidential' a few years back, about life in the kitchen. It was a NY Times Bestseller and all that jazz. After that he got a deal with Food TV to host 'A Cooks Tour'. In one of the episodes Bourdain (I have a HUGE crush on him) goes to the French Laundry. And if you haven't heard of the F.L. it's...well. It's *the* restaurant. The chef's name is Thomas Keller, and I'd have his baby any day. I Think I showed you his book in class. Anyway. To eat there is like...gah. Whoah. Major squee.

Anyway, Bourdain goes to the F.L. with several other people, including Michael Rhulman (who wrote a book on CIA, co wrote the F.L. cook book, and wrote another book) and Eric Ripert (Who's another food god.) The usual F.L. dinner is between 8-12 courses (if i remember correctly) but this dinner went well beyond that I believe. About 3/4 of the way though, Bourdain started to really need a cig, and was talking about how there was no way he could just get up and leave. Worst thing possible to do. Right then Keller (Also a smoker) sends out some sort of tobacco infused custard dish. Amazing. Bourdain and the other guys at the table could not believe it.

Anyway. Just thought I 'd share. Now I'm all hot and bothered, thinking about food porn. Damn you erin!

[x-los.livejournal.com]

I think this may be exactly what I was thinking of! It's so brilliantly random you remember it, and w/ such precision! I was reading this somewhere, possibly in a magazine after the fact covering the story- I definitley wasn't watching Food Network.

oh, I have heard of French Laundry. IF only because you're so desperatley in love w/ it. Give it up, French Laundry's obviously gay.

Meg, it is my LIFE to make you hawt and bothered.

What are we doing this week, do you or Jenny know?

[grrarghing.livejournal.com]

i havent heard from jenny at all, i dont even know if she's back. but we must, MUST do stuff. Dont care when, all i know is it MUST happn.

[x-los.livejournal.com]

omg, remember the dark majesty of our P&P uber-marathon? Let's SO make that happen!