Chicagoist has a really fantastic interview with Grant Achatz of Chicago's highly-acclaimed Alinea, talking about all sorts of things like his philosophy as a chef and restauranteur, and how his creative process works in his kitchen and with his colleagues. This was my favorite thing to read: C: What food-related websites or media do you keep an eye on, for ideas and feedback?GA: I do it a lot less now, but I used to be really into all the blogs, like eGullet, LTHForum, all of those. I don’t read them so much anymore, I don’t know why. I feel that some of it is that they’re losing some credibility. There’s a lot of good, honest material there, then there’s a... More

"Spices of Life is an innovative project that engages lovers of food, good health, and life’s pleasures through public radio, an on-line vlog and blog, and downloadable podcasts." It's put together by award-winning cookbook author Nina Simonds, veteran radio producer Sue Schardt and pioneering videoblogger Steve Garfield, so you know even though it's new it's already pretty good. (Also as a nerd I have to say it's amazing that the videos on the site are shot with a cellphone—a Nokia N93, to be precise. The video quality would never make you think it if they didn't mention it upfront.)... More

If you're in Chicago, count yourself extra lucky this month despite the frigid temperatures—the people behind Gapers Block have just launched an excellent new food blog called Drive-Thru to edify both your belly and brain. (Already I've learned about Evelyn Thompson, who does ethnic grocery tours of the city for locals and tourists alike, which sounds like an invaluable service no matter what city you happen to be in.)... More

Gastrokid is a great blog about feeding kids good food. Two dads write it and share recipes and tales of success in getting their children to eat vegetables (like broccoli rabe) and fruit. A great source of inspiration for anyone trying to feed healthy, whole foods to their children. [via Typepad Featured Blog]... More

I came across this great little LA hot dog and taco movie. These guys are both really passionate about their respective fields of expertise. They have their own blogs, babygater and latacohunt... More

Photo courtesy of The Great Taco Hunt I don't know who Cindy Price is, but she wrote a great mouthwatering story in today's NY Times about her search for the ultimate taco along Route 1 between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cindy hit 28 taquerias in five days. That's some serious taco eating. She started in LA, and hit my favorite taqueria there, El Taurino. El Taurino is a little scary (the last time I was there an armed guard kept watch over the dining room), but the tacos there are fantastic. She headed up to Santa Barbara, where before she tried the late Julia Child's favorite taqueria, La Super Rica Taqueria, she posed the following question: "Do rich... More