Somehow in Chicago, I ended up among Cuban sandwiches. We helped judge an informal competition between two friends. One competitor made their pork with coffee and the other made it with citrus. They even made their own bread. Surprisingly, the sandwich made with coffee was the winner (8 to 7).  The other guy made his [...]

I heard the siren’s call in Wynwood last night. It was unmistakable. I got vanilla with chocolate and strawberries. Truck was manned by two guys I’m not sure I’d want to be around kids, but nice and accommodating. Guy in the driver’s seat said “thanks, baby!” as I walked away. I smiled dazzlingly and waved. [...]

I guess there’s a lot that’s over the top about the Burger Bash at South Beach Wine Food but this was a little meta: Emeril Lagasse eating with friends in a special Allen Brothers enclosed loggia type thing while other attendees eat perched on tables outside and snap pics. Update: I found out later that [...]