Portrait of Sin Sukju, 18th century
The Art of the Korean Renaissance exhibit will be hosted at the Met from March 17th until June 21st. The exhibition features works from 1400-1600 AD when neo-Confucianism was promoted by the state in both theory and practical implementation. Read the rest of this entry »
Marlow & Sons image c/o the NYT
Marlow & Sons is a small oyster house located in the back of a grocery store in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn. Read the rest of this entry »
Radog 2006 Pinot Noir
Under the current economic circumstances everyone is cutting back on everyday expenses — including wine. It’s times like this that we’re reminded that drinking domestic wine is not only a pleasurable experience, but our civic duty. Here are two great reds made in america, and widely available for under $25.
On April 7th from 7pm-9m, the Asia Society will host a panel discussion on the topics of Mumbai, Terror, and Islamism. The event will be hosted at the NYPL, 5th Ave & 42nd, in the South Court Auditorium. Admission to the event costs $15, or $10 for Asia Society Members, and students receieve free entry with valid ID. Read the rest of this entry »
The Iconic La Baleine Fine and Course Sea Salt
I can recall members of my family being slightly put off the first time my father introduced a salt well to the family kitchen. I suppose we saw this as rather unsanitary; using your fingers to pickup sea salt that’s been sitting out for a few weeks. Anyway the truth is, not all salts are created equal, and it only takes a brief conversation with a foodie, like my father, to be reassured of this.
Regardless of whether you cook at home frequently; using a higher quality salt can improve the overall taste of your food, and perhaps more importantly; a colorful container of this iconic french sea salt looks really nice on the counter of any manhattan-sized kitchen.
