sushi – Back of the House

November 12, 2018March 16, 2020

Battersby: Spaghetti with Chile and Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin. AKA Uni. The gonads of this spiny echinoderm have been a delicacy in Japan and parts of the Mediterranean for years. In the past decade, however, uni has become such a trendy culinary product that it’s now difficult and expensive to track down a good source. I prefer Santa Barbara uni, which tends … Continue reading Battersby: Spaghetti with Chile and Sea Urchin

October 11, 2018March 16, 2020

Gramercy Tavern: Arctic Char with Cucumber Broth

Gramercy Tavern is a New York institution. I love its well-executed food, it’s high level of service, and it’s cozy atmosphere just as much as anyone. However, when I first bought their cookbook a few years back, I was disappointed because there wasn’t very much I actually wanted to cook from it. Objectively, the book … Continue reading Gramercy Tavern: Arctic Char with Cucumber Broth