Category Archives: Jose Andres

China Poblano, Las Vegas NV

…in The Big Lebowski “The Stranger” says to Lebowski “I like your style, Dude”…that pretty much sums up how I feel about Jose Andres. Having been to Comme Ca earlier in the week I saw Andres pacing circles around the … Continue reading

Posted in China Poblano, Crab, Dessert, Food, Jose Andres, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Pork, Vacation

Jaleo, Washington DC

Having already experienced Zaytinya and Café Atlantico it was only natural that my trip to Washington include some uproar, revelry, and merry-making at Jaleo. Citing that Spanish definition of the word and realizing that this was perhaps José Andrés most … Continue reading

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, DC, Dessert, Foie, Jaleo, Jose Andres, Pork, Vacation, Washington

Cafe Atlantico, Washington DC

In planning the DC trip I got shut out on minibar and decided instead to sample Andres’ from a more casual standpoint – three lunches during the visit. Having experienced Zaytinya on Saturday it seemed only logical that I should … Continue reading

Posted in Cafe Atlantico, Coffee, Crab, DC, Dessert, Foie, Ice Cream, Jose Andres, Latino Dim Sum, Pork, Vacation, Washington

The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Los Angeles CA

Unlike abstract art which cannot (in my opinion) truly be ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ the realm of abstract food – the realm of Molecular Gastronomy/Neo-cuisine/Deconstructionist cooking – is a little easier to judge. Sure, you can apply rules of asthetics, intention, … Continue reading

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