Ed Interviewing Alton Brown; Adam Live-blogging Soundbites
"When [burgers are] done on a griddle that hasn't been cleaned in a long time, they get that crust—what I call 'American Umami'."
Serious Eats head honcho Ed Levine is video-interviewing Alton Brown in the SE offices right now. I'm in the background Twittering it: twitter.com/seriouseats
And now I'm live-blogging it here, too:
Soundbites in reverse chronological order:
And that's it! :( Alton's leaving. Ed's giving him neighborhood food recommendations. I'm guessing ... Salumeria Bielliese ... and YES!
Alton on Luxemburg noodles: "I don't remember the last time I fell on food with such a ravenous hunger."
Alton: "Pie is the culinary currency of the Midwest. You know you've moved into the Midwest when you start getting really good pie."
On burgers: "When they're done on a griddle that hasn't been cleaned in a long time, they get that crust—what I call 'American Umami'."
Alton: "The burger is still a really important barometer. And we've drug it down the street behind pick-up trucks."
Nota bene: Alton rocks an iPhone!
Alton on donuts: "They're cultural anchors. Food like that that doesn't change becomes a touchpoint."
Alton: "Lutefisk -- it's what you eat when all the HAGGIS is gone!"
Have I explained what's going on here? Serious Eats overlord Ed Levine is video-interviewing Alton. I (Adam) am in the background Twittering and live-blogging
Alton on mom-and-pop roadside joints: "I watch these people drive by all these fabulous places—to go to ... McDonald's. It drives me nuts." ...
Alton: "There is no sustainable agriculture without sustainable thought -- there are entire systems we've locked ourselves into."
Alton on the Slow Food movement: "A lot of food is slow because that's the only way to make it edible."
Alton on why restaurant owner-operators rock: "No one is passionate about making a Big Mac."
Alton Brown is in the Serious Eats offices now!
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9 Comments:
Aw, Alton is one of my food heroes. He's the best FN has ever had!
Joy Manning at 4:41PM on 03/27/08
Pie should be the culinary currency everywhere.
Erin Zimmer at 5:48PM on 03/27/08
OMG! quick send Alton Brown to my house! I absolutely Love the man!
huney_bumper at 6:17PM on 03/27/08
I hope you blew him a kiss for me, although that might have been weird.
Lauren Krueger at 6:30PM on 03/27/08
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Calichef at 10:38PM on 03/27/08
I love Alton, too. No real reason to watch FN without him so I'm glad that he signed a new contract with them. He has forgotten more about food than most people ever learn. I can't hold in my little brain just the stuff he teaches on his show. I love to remember the shows where an AB groupie(s) "love" him. Hilarious. Unfortunately, the chain places have run out all the good local owner restaurants around here. I can't eat out any more because the chains all seem to think that (uber) salting is "seasoning". Practically encrusted with salt. I was never crazy about salt except on french fries, but now I'm about to swear off eating out for good.
nrwfos at 1:32AM on 03/28/08
Alton on mom-and-pop roadside joints: "I watch these people drive by all these fabulous places—to go to ... McDonald's. It drives me nuts." ...
Amen. There are owners who get up every morning because they love their business - their food. There are servers, waitresses, who really want to tell you which it the good stuff...and enjoy chatting with you. Ask them, "what are you proud of?" If they smile and step closer and suggest something, order it. If they shrug... order a coke to go. But, it's worth the chance for meal your mouth will love!
People say they want consistency.
They KNOW that their going to get at McDonald's.
When is the last time you made "Mmm-Mmm" sounds?
Me? At the BZB Cafe where I had a cheeseburger, American Fries...and I bought a ballcap. ;)
DanaMc at 2:00PM on 03/28/08
Alton Brown!!! Not much need say anything more. But he's one of the main reasons to watch FN. My husband makes fun "it must be 5 o'clock cause Good Eats is on". :)
Nayzgrl at 2:45PM on 03/29/08
Everybody loves Alton Brown! He just seems to be the type of guy that we would all want to have a beer with!
In fact, over at 43People (http://spriestley.43people.com/) I have listed Alton as one of only 5 people I would really like to meet - Alton, if your're reading - the list isnt in order of importance otherwise you'd be at the top!
I edit the FoodBlog Chowbelly (http://chowbelly.wordpress.com) and would LOVE to do an email interview with Alton sometime!!
Chowbelly at 3:27PM on 03/29/08