Category Archives: Food

En Passant VIII

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Persiflage

Coffee in Hyde Park: I had the misfortune of being stuck in down town Hyde Park needing a coffee without access to a car. I started at Sip and Savour where I ordered a cortado. They did not know what … Continue reading →

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En Passant IX (I’m a Gnu)

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Persiflage

One feature of having an electric piano is the ability to record the accompaniment to songs which (for reasons of timing or otherwise) are quite hard to play and sing at the same time. A possible downside, however, is that … Continue reading →

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Alinea

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Persiflage

Fresh off my dining experiences in Jerusalem, I returned home for some more local dining. From smoked juniper bushes to edible stones, I arrived at Alinea fearing that I would be underwhelmed but left leaving very happy. Rather than try … Continue reading →

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Indulgences

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Persiflage

Today is Persiflage’s birthday, but let us not also forget to wish many happy returns to friends of the blog Ana and Vytas, who share the same birthday! Here is how I plan to celebrate: I will spare you with the … Continue reading →

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Sawada Coffee

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Persiflage

The Tip: I received a hot tip to visit Sawada Coffee, proclaimed (by a facebook friend of my source) as “the best coffee in Chicago.” Here is a review. First impressions: Somewhat of a skater-hipster vibe. It turned out that Sawada … Continue reading →

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A flat white, please

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Persiflage

Thanks to the New York Times, I can now order a flat white at my local cafe instead of an 8 ounce latte. Culture is coming to America, my friends!

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Gerookte paling op de Albert Cuypmarkt

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Persiflage

My mother grew up in, as she would affectionately say, the rat infested slums of Amsterdam (complete with tales of giant rats crawling inside the toilet bowl and sleeping two to a bed). I finally had the chance to visit … Continue reading →

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Michael Pollan is not a scientist

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Persiflage

Michael Pollan is popular because he is an engaging speaker who spins a narrative about food that dovetails with the political inclinations of his audience. He has a degree in English, and, as far as I know, no scientific training … Continue reading →

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The Bourgeois Pig is dead to me

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Persiflage

While on the way to meet up with BF, I stopped by and ordered an 8 ounce latte at the Pig. The result: a foamy scalding hot disaster which brought great shame upon hipster cafes everywhere. It was so bad, … Continue reading →

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En Passant

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Persiflage

Several times in NYC, I’ve had the chance to visit Eataly, an italian food court/upscale delicatessen run by Mario Batali. You can either sit down at one of the various restaurants for an antipasto plate with a glass of wine, … Continue reading →

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