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The Bookshelf: Jasmine and Fire

by Elena North-Kelly on January 29, 2013

Salma Abdelnour

 

After fleeing a war-torn Lebanon during her childhood and starting a new life in the United States, food and travel writer Salma Abdelnour always dreamed of returning to her homeland. Her poignant book, Jasmine and Fire: A Bittersweet Year in Beirut, chronicles her complicated return to Lebanon and its vibrant food culture. We got in touch with her to learn about her go-to Lebanese restaurants here in New York City, her favorite cuisines around the globe, and what makes Beirut’s food culture so extraordinary.

 

(Join Salma tomorrow at noon for a special installment of our Beard on Books series at the Beard House.)

 

JBF: You wrote that when you returned to Beirut and had to come to grips with so many changes in your life, you found solace in Lebanon’s food culture. Can you tell us a bit more about that?

 

Salma Abdelnour:... Read more >

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JBF Trip Planner: Copenhagen

by Mitchell Davis and Anya Hoffman on December 21, 2012

 

For in-the-know food lovers heading to Copenhagen this winter, there are some obvious places you probably want to hit (and at least one of them rhymes with "MOMA"). But instead of speed-dialing René Redzepi's foraging temple, or waiting on line at Relæ, check out these slightly more under-the-radar restaurants that are just as deserving of attention.

 

Marv & Ben

Contrary to our original assumption, this place is not owned by a pair of old, Jewish friends. Marv and ben translate to "marrow and bone," and this modern Nordic bistro lives up to its name with a meat-focused menu of dishes like pork neck with beets and rosehips, veal tartare with celery, chive powder, and a coddled egg yolk, and the B.L.T.-reminiscent fried rice bread with smoked marrow.

 

Aamann's

This simple but chic smørrebrød restaurant serves modern interpretations of the... Read more >

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JBF Trip Planner: Sag Harbor, NY

by Elena North-Kelly on August 31, 2012

 

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you do when planning a trip—perhaps even before booking a plane ticket—is figure out where you’re going to eat while you’re there. Museums, sightseeing, and shopping are all well and good, but food is often the main attraction. To make trip planning a little easier, we’re compiling lists of our can’t-miss pit stops in some of our favorite places. JBF Award winners, hole-in-the-wall favorites, America’s Classics, and one-hit wonders—we’ll give you a quick rundown of our absolute must-eats in each featured location.

 

Heading to the Hamptons for Labor Day weekend? Don't miss a stop in Sag Harbor, a historic whaling village with a low-key vibe and plenty of good eats. Here are a few of our favorites:

 

Estia’s Little Kitchen

This cozy, charming... Read more >

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JBF Trip Planner: Chatham, MA

by Anya Hoffman on August 31, 2011

Chatham Pier Fish Market

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you do when planning a trip—perhaps even before booking a plane ticket—is figure out where you’re going to eat while you’re there. Museums, sightseeing, and shopping are all well and good, but food is often the main attraction. To make trip planning a little easier, we’re compiling lists of our can’t-miss pit stops in some of our favorite places. JBF Award winners, hole-in-the-wall favorites, America’s Classics, and one-hit wonders—we’ll give you a quick list of our absolute must-eats in each featured location.

If your end-of-summer travel plans include a trip to Cape Cod, don't miss a stop in picturesque Chatham, where you can eat a meaty, perfectly dressed lobster roll right on the pier and enjoy a

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Patricia Wells, Where Should We Eat in Paris?

by JBF Editors on August 18, 2011

Patricia Wells

The JBF Award winner and author of the most authoritative guides for food lovers traveling to Paris tells us the can’t-miss places to eat—and shop—in the City of Light.

L’Astrance (4, rue Beethoven, Paris 16, +33 1 40 50 84 40; Métro: Passy)
“Pascal Barbot is in top form, offering food that is light and laced with herbs, spices, and an avalanche of varied citrus flavors.”

La Table d’Eugène (18, rue Eugène Sue, Paris 18, +33 1 42 55 61 64; Métro: Marcadet-Poissoneries and Jules Joffrin)
“Chef-owner Geoffroy Maillard has his finger on it all: a lovely varied menu that makes you want to try everything.”

Toyo (17, rue Jules Chaplain, Paris 6, +33 1 43 54 28 03; Métro: Vavin)
“Chef Toyomitsu Nakayama is there in the open kitchen, cooking on

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Twitter Travelogue: Eating Across the Country in 140 Characters or Less

by JBF Editors on August 10, 2011

 

by Jamie Feldmar

 

@WanderingFoodie25 / 9 April
Gearing up for cross-country road trip. Bringing extra suitcase for edible souvenirs. Not looking to repeat Ferry Plaza fiasco of ’04.

 

@WanderingFoodie25 / 10 April
Hitting the road from NYC. East Coast send-off: bagels and lox from Russ & Daughters. Thanks @LoxPopuli! #illmissyou

 

@WanderingFoodie25 / 10 April
Side note: are there any good appetizing shops in Middle America? #doubtful

 

@WanderingFoodie25 / 10 April
Approaching first stop, Pittsburgh. Love @PrimantiBros sandwiches as much as the next, but anyone have any recs for something a little lighter? #nooffense

 

@PittsPicks / 10 April
@WanderingFoodie25: Try @BonaTerra on Main St—would tell you what to order but the menu changes so often I can’t #justdoit

 

@WanderingFoodie25 / 10 April
Great din @BonaTerra—quail with rhubarb compote, who would have thought?! Tx @PittsPicks!... Read more >

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News Feed: June 27, 2011

by jbfauthor on June 27, 2011

tomatoesMyPlate interpretations from Eric Ripert, Lidia Bastianich, and Bill Telepan. [NYP] Restaurant rhetoric and philosophy: what does it all mean, anyway? [Guardian] What to do with cherries, pluots, and all of those other summer ingredients. [Chow]

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News Feed: January 11, 2011

by jbfauthor on January 11, 2011

DessertA refrigerator that tweets and streams YouTube. [CNN] Propose marriage and get free Greek dinners for life. [SE] How to be a savvy grocery shopper. [Slate] Watch out New England: Florida has clam chowder too. [Salon] Armenia boats the world's oldest winery. [WSJ]

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News Feed: September 30

by jbfauthor on September 30, 2010

Slicing MeatHow to find great coffee while you’re on the go. [SE] The right time to get rid of a cookbook. [Epilog] Chefs’ tips on making the most of scraps. [Seattle Times] For a more interactive dinner gathering, try a stylish crush party. [F&W] London's must-have food experiences. [Guardian]

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News Feed: August 19

by jbfauthor on August 19, 2010

Cones by KirkmanThe 10 best new restaurants in America. [Bon Appétit] Try some of the hottest summer cocktails in NYC. [TONY] Alan Richman puts Shake Shack to the test. [GQ] An ode to mezcal. [NYT] Wine goes great with rock 'n' roll. [Chow]

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