was recently contacted by Hanna of the American Table Culinary Tours about their September 2007 tour of Memphis Barbecue.
I corresponded with Hanna about the American Table Culinary Tours is a nonprofit company that wants to promote culinary history. Their goal is to work with culinary students for internships and to simply promote cooking history. Continue reading
This coming April (2007), my wife and I are celebrating our 4th anniversary. We decided, on our first anniversary, to not get each other anniversary gifts. Instead, we go somewhere for a long weekend together.
So far, we’ve gone to Cincinnati (close by, but still fun to stay in a nice hotel and enjoy the city), Chicago and, believe it or not, Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge is not my favorite place, but we had a really nice cabin with incredible views, so that part of Pigeon Forge was actually very nice.
This year, we’ve chosen New York City. My sister lives there, and we’re going to visit some with her, do some shopping on 5th Avenue, and enjoy a long weekend in the Big Apple. Yes, I’ll likely try R.U.B. or Daisy May’s, or both, but we’ll also hit Carnegie Deli and a couple other spots.
I’d really like some help, though. For one meal, I want a really great restaurant. There will be 3 of us going, and what I’d most like is a restaurant where we can sit at the chef’s table. I’m asking for help from any of you that either are in a restaurant where this is available or can get me some connection to get to sit at the chef’s table. The dates are April 26, 27 and 28, 2007.
If you can help, email me or leave a comment. If you even just know of a place, let me know. I’d love to review it, especially if you’re a chef wanting to get word out on the food blogs. I wouldn’t even turn down a comped meal, but I’m not trying to be greedy. 
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