LOS GATOS, Calif. — With a DJ spinning and patrons lounging in black-and-gold barrel chairs, Breaking Dawn has clubbing vibes. But this isn’t a club. It’s weekend brunch at this restaurant nestled in a Bay Area suburb. The stars of the show are the entrees served with Asian flair ...
NEW YORK — Parisa Imanirad, a scientist and cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a wide circle of friends. But once or twice a week, she goes to a restaurant by herself. Imanirad said dining alone gives her time to think or read. She tries not to touch her phone and relishes the silence. “It’s like a spa, but a different type,” Imanirad said during a recent solo lunch at Spruce, an upscale restaurant in San Francisco. Imanirad isn’t alone in her desire to be alone. In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according ...
It’s hard to say goodbye to summer, but a last hoorah, shared with family and friends, does wonders to ease the sorrow. I feel that ending the season should mirror the beginning, with a good old backyard barbecue. For the menu, start with a fabulous marinade, then choose what should go in it. I highly recommend Mandarin Marinade, an easy recipe that is equally delicious for flavoring chicken, pork or seafood. Marinate in plastic zip bags for fast clean-up. And don’t forget to reserve some unused marinade for basting during grilling. For an easy entree or appetizer, thread ...
When barbecue expert Steven Raichlen traveled the world searching for novel grilling traditions, he marveled at the commonalities across 60 countries. The way live fire brings people together. The universal embrace of smoky flavors. The theatrical nature of what could otherwise just be a ...
From Italy’s Amalfi Coast, pasta alla nerano features long, thin pasta tossed with a velvety sauce made with pureed zucchini. It’s an elegant yet easy dish that’s luxurious but not heavy. In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the ...
When it comes to meal prep efficiency, batch cooking stands as a time-saving hero. This practice involves preparing multiple meals at once to streamline daily cooking tasks. By dedicating a few hours to batch cooking, you can enjoy ready-made meals for a week or more, reducing stress and saving valuable time. Benefits Batch cooking allows you to prepare multiple meals at once, saving time throughout the week. By dedicating a few hours on the weekend to cook in bulk, you minimize daily cooking time. It also reduces the need to plan and cook meals from scratch every day. With ...
