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How Food Porn Is Like Real Porn
very provocative piece. genuinely fascinating. thanks for making the point.
David Foster Wallace's 'Consider the Lobster'
Well, it's incredibly sad, even tragic that he killed himself. But yes, I think AK is right to point to his writing -- it's uniquely genius and inspired, and gives meaning/resonance & possibly even insight into his life and death as nothing else would. In addition to what AK mentions, check out his Rolling Stone article on John McCain (circa 8 years ago) which is mind-boggling; and the first one hundred INSANE, wonderful, hilarious pages of Infinite Jest.
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The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
Outrage perfectly appropriate
How Food Porn Is Like Real Porn
very provocative piece. genuinely fascinating. thanks for making the point.
David Foster Wallace's 'Consider the Lobster'
Well, it's incredibly sad, even tragic that he killed himself. But yes, I think AK is right to point to his writing -- it's uniquely genius and inspired, and gives meaning/resonance & possibly even insight into his life and death as nothing else would. In addition to what AK mentions, check out his Rolling Stone article on John McCain (circa 8 years ago) which is mind-boggling; and the first one hundred INSANE, wonderful, hilarious pages of Infinite Jest.
Los Angeles Area Burger Roundup
And I'm totally with your take on Fatburger. I didn't even consider it for my best of list but I had one about a week ago(!) at 2 AM (now open 24 hours, at least in Sherman Oaks) and it hit the spot, good combo of ingredients.
Los Angeles Area Burger Roundup
http://www.eatdrinkordie.com/blog/posts/2789
Here's my Top 11 burgers in LA list from May -- plus Honorable Mentions because there's so many great burgers in LA right now.
Serious Grape: Five Must-Have Wine Books
I think Kermit Lynch's Adventure's On the Wine Route is indispensable not because it is comprehensive in any way (it's not trying to be), but because it will change your life, as it did mine about 15 years ago. It evokes the spirit of wine and is probably the best 200ish page "definition" of terroir ever committed to paper.
L.A.'s Pizza Wars: Joe's vs. Vito's
I am that LA food blogger with the insane claim about Vito's being tied with Mozza. Interestingly, I just posted my top 10 LA pizzas. http://www.eatdrinkordie.com/blog/posts/2789 Mozza # 1, Vito's #2. And a lot of other good ones, too. Joe's didn't make my list because I've never had an inspired slice from there.
ESPN's Todd Blackledge Visits the Apple Pan
@jslander-- was gonna write the same
Joe's Pizza in Los Angeles
Yes, agreed, please go and report. I think you will be extremely extremely happy. And talk to Vito if he's there, he's a trip.
Joe's Pizza in Los Angeles
As an Angeleno, completely concur that the Joe's slice is too cripsy and not flavorful enough. Vito's on La Cienega is genius and everything Joe's is not. Perfectly floppy/crispy, amazing flavors, amazing toppings. The best in LA (or tied with Mozza)
Is the Entree Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
I definitely don't discriminate against a menu item just because it's listed as a "main course". Obviously, it comes down to two issues: money and time. I want to spend as much time, and as little money, as possible. I'm not saying I'm cheap, but the ritual of everyone at the table ordering an app, a main course, and a dessert (which my family still does) makes me nauseous. I see all that money, and potential enjoyment, going down the drain. I prefer to order one -- or a few, depending on # of diners -- dishes at time, from any category, order wine, and ask the waiter to please leave a menu, as we'll surely be ordering more as we go. In short, I want to course out my meal, at my pace, enjoy my wine, enjoy the flow of a meal, and enjoy my dinner companion(s). I almost never encounter a server who's bugged by this. They sense I will tip well, and they see how much fun I'm having. Having been a waiter myself, I never minded the table that wanted to camp out like this, I knew they were enjoying themselves, I knew I didn't have to worry about them, and they gave my night, and my section, a sense of fun and pleasure, which is what it's all about.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
ALthough plain cheese is always appreciated, I make 2 special pizzas that my family enjoys. One is buffalo wing chicken with pepper jack cheese,and the other is smoked mozz with sweet sausage and roasted red peppers.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Feta cheese with tomatoes fresh out of the garden and kalamata olives sprinkled over a round of dough brushed with olive oil, minced garlic, greek oregano and a thin layer of mozzarella cheese is one of my favorite summer time pies. Even better when it's done on the grill.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
smoked, thin-sliced ham and green olives...yum
And I make my own pizza at home
Besides plain cheese, the above mentioned are great for a change of pace
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
No pepperone, love it uncooked with cheese & crackers or antipasto, but not on pizza, overpowers everything else. Same thing with bacon. Good sausage meat or plain cheese for me. And don't even start with those cowpies from Chicago!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Sausage, chicken and cashew. When the cashews get just a little burn on 'em, oh yeah baby!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
I agree. Why is pepperoni the default ingredient?? I just think it's the most fun to say. Pepperoni.
L.A.'s Pizza Wars: Joe's vs. Vito's
First off, I agree wholeheartedly with the Pizza Maven. I live a few blocks from Vito's and eat there 2-3 times a week. I'm a big fan of the sausage there and the pesto slices are pretty great (especially that ricotta), but the inconsistent sizing of slices sometimes has me questioning the prices. Though it has slid since the departure of Joe, I think Joe's pepperoni has more punch. Vito's recently introduced a fresh mozzarella pie, but it doesn't work. I usually like the sauce there, but it's not strong enough to balance out the fresh cheese. When you get a bite without mozzarella it tastes watery. Joe's fresh mozz is worth the drive for me. They're both about as good as you can get for NYC wannabes out here. Mozza, as stated, is in another class.
Couple new openings. Cristoni on Sunset. They got some Italian guy who is a master at the wood oven...and when he showed up they had already bought him a Baker's Pride. The crust is too thick and the bottom burns too easily. A real disappointment.
The other new place is Verazzano's on La Brea. Two brothers from Brooklyn and Staten Island opened up their very own place in LA... and it's okay. The sauce isn't as strong as it should be and the crust is hard and thick. That said, the toppings (and fresh mozzarella) were all universally good. Much better atmosphere than Cristoni and most other places out here.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
Ironically, if someone compiled a top 10 list of men's fitness magazines, Men's Fitness wouldn't make it due to shoddy journalism. I say don't get all worked up over the trival and inane. Go eat a good burger somewhere and chill.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
Torches and pitchforks!
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
It sucks not only because it doesn't show original thought, but because it doesn't include Ann's Snack Bar. BEST BURGER IN AMERICA!
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
@buffy, far behind? Really, that means ... it's already here!!!
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
OMG, Izzy is agreeing with LPC. The apocalypse can't be far behind.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
Well, they didn't say where they searched high and low. There's no shame in that they limited their high and low search to their box of incoming press releases.
At least it's not like they just re-ran the article they published last year. Men's Fitness magazine is notorious for re-publishing articles.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
Your outrage is appropriate, but I think its worth going a step further and looking seriously at the journalistic value of such a generic top ten list. Why do magazines love to publish top ten lists so much?
I'd bet its because its a simple medium, that requires little effort, and the format probably attracts more eyes because of this.
This is only reinforced by the fact that the list topic is as generic as "Burgers in America". How could that even be narrowed down to such a small list?
If the entirety of your payroll, could try even most of the burgers in the US I could all but guarantee they couldn't narrow their list down to 10.
What does that say about your mag/blog/paper? That you value quantity over quality, and you have hired the staff to prove it.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
It's common sense and good journalism. Rage on, food warrior!
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
I'm a fan of what George Motz did for his doc and book so I think your outrage is perfectly placed.
On the Men's Fitness website, the burger story is listed under the 'Nutrition' tab. That's weird, especially given that they can't vouch for the nutritional aspects of said burgers that no one at the magazine bothered to try. But...I guess there's room for a best burger list on the same site as how men should rid themselves of excess body hair, right? LOL
I found it interesting that Men's Fitness is under the same publishing umbrella as the National Enquirer.
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
That's a shame.
Another issue, why is this is Men's Fitness? There's no "burger" in "fitness."
The Ten Best Burgers in America According to Men's Fitness—I Mean Zagat
No! Your outrage is spot on. The very first time I saw a Top 10 list, I thought, Wow! Someone went to a lot of trouble to provide us with a legitimate list of "whatever" to allow us to indulge without having to figure it out ourselves. It took me a few dollars to realize I had been duped! Granted, these lists have evolved over the years, and there certainly are Top 10 lists worth checking out, but I agree with Luna that the laziness, dishonesty and plagiarism on the part of Men's Fitness is an embarrassment.
I especially love to Top 10 lists in the airline magazines! How many suckers do you think believe those lists are real?
Joe's Pizza in Los Angeles
any news of possible pizza worth eating is a thrill...so, for a monday the weeks starting off hopeful of a moz,crust,sauce fix, thanks and i'll let you know how it was...
Joe's Pizza in Los Angeles
Yeah, Vito's is not bad, Joe's is alright, but he is back in NY and leaving the pizza making out here to locals!! Nice move! If you want the best I've tried so far, there is a place on La Brea that just opened a few weeks ago. Verrazanos Pizza, the owners are from Staten Island, and they are the ones cooking! The crust is soft yet crunchy and the sauce is amazing! Easily better that Vito's for sure. Don't believe me, try some for yourself!
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Pepperoni pizza sucks? What can i say... you are are crazy. Seek help. I appreciate the devil's advocacy – the iconoclasm, but... seek help. I'm serious.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Phew! Lotsa posts. I'm afraid I've never been particularly fond of pepperoni...I don't hate it, but I wouldn't choose it. Go-to favorite? A combo of cheeses, including provolone and Cheddar with caramelized onions. I have had a fabulous Thai pizza, and by that I mean traditional in form (shape, size of crust, laying down of toppings, etc.) but Thai in flavors (chicken, purple basil, a bit of peanutty flavor, coconutty flavor, a base sauce that'll blow the top of your head off). That was fabulous...could only eat about a slice and a half but for that many bites, it was intoxicating.
Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks
Whenever I try a new pizza place, I always order "The house special" because I want to see that place's idea of what the ideal pie is.
It is never a plain cheese or pepperoni pie, in my experience.
I almost never order sausage, because I love it and most places use crap.
My favorite place serves a pie with tons of ingredients and I savor every bite for the depth of flavors.
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Outrage perfectly appropriate