CHEFS' STUFF
Doesn't it seem as though all the star chefs have their own line of cookware and gadgets these days? A hop-skip through any kitchen goods catalog tells you of the latest Mario Batali or Rachael Ray pots and knives.
But something under the Rick Bayless brand (Bayless headlines two award-winning Mexican restaurants in Chicago, stars in his own PBS-TV series and, in his spare tim,e writes seriously educational and useful cookbooks on Mexican cuisine) caught my eye in a recent Sur la Table catalog: a stovetop chile roaster. Wow - I'm always looking for a way to roast chilies in the summer months without turning on the oven.
"Toasting chilies brings out a sweeter, earthier flavor,'' claims the blurb describing the chile roaster. "Ideal for using in sauces and salsa or making chile powder. Removable grate for easy cleanup.'' It's $49.95. I'm drawn to it.
Anyway, are you coveting any particular kitchen gadgets these days?
A little gossip: I heard that Bobo's 33 in Atlantic Highlands has segued into a sports bar called Fourth Qaurter - or maybe it's Fourth Down?? Quietly and recently, I'm told. Anybody been? Speaking of eating out, where are y'all dining this weekend?
cheers,
Andy
9.14.07
But something under the Rick Bayless brand (Bayless headlines two award-winning Mexican restaurants in Chicago, stars in his own PBS-TV series and, in his spare tim,e writes seriously educational and useful cookbooks on Mexican cuisine) caught my eye in a recent Sur la Table catalog: a stovetop chile roaster. Wow - I'm always looking for a way to roast chilies in the summer months without turning on the oven.
"Toasting chilies brings out a sweeter, earthier flavor,'' claims the blurb describing the chile roaster. "Ideal for using in sauces and salsa or making chile powder. Removable grate for easy cleanup.'' It's $49.95. I'm drawn to it.
Anyway, are you coveting any particular kitchen gadgets these days?
A little gossip: I heard that Bobo's 33 in Atlantic Highlands has segued into a sports bar called Fourth Qaurter - or maybe it's Fourth Down?? Quietly and recently, I'm told. Anybody been? Speaking of eating out, where are y'all dining this weekend?
cheers,
Andy
9.14.07
posted by Andrea Clurfeld at 2:54 PM
4 Comments:
You know I drove by Bobo's the other night and was suprised to see all of the televisions through the window, now I know why!
It's true, I was at an engagement party yesterday at ZIO's on the Water (upstairs) in Highlands adjacent to Marina - people there were talking about it - I went for appetizers afterwards (food was just OK at Zio's not great not bad) and I also saw TVs in there...it's another sad sign.
Andrea how far in advance do you eat at a place before it gets in the paper? (do you have to go twice? or just your own rule?)
I am so unhappy about the transformation of Bobo's 33. The original menu wasn't all that special, but the room IS - I envisioned sitting by that beautiful window on a snowy day, enjoying a glass of wine. Now, it's mediocre bar food and too many frigging televisions.
I suppose the owners have to make a living, but what a waste of a very special space.
Heard the new Bobo owner is the son of the old Fromag owner. Another example of the dumbing down of food. Now another restaurant will be about entertainment not food. At least there's Bay Ave Trattoria and Drew's, where TV is not on during dinner.
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