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Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain

This is fantastic. You have to admit Chewbacca is really rocking the look.

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Out of Focus?

Too serious? You mean the Bon Jovi Tea Pot, the post about Jello Time, or the crochet pizza scarf? I think Serious Eats is informative, but not too serious. It's by far the best blend of content of any food website out there.

What do you mean by personality driven? Things like coverage of Top Chef?

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I won't visit your site, if you post links with every comment.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of gratuitous self-promotion, and I think that linking to your own site in comments falls under that category. Comments on a post should be relevant to that particular post, and a straight link back to your own site is sort of off-topic and, honestly, selfish. You shouldn't be "advertising" in comments - there are other ways to promote your site without adding noise to a comment thread.

It's like being in a conversation at a table, and every time you finish a sentence, before anyone gets a chance to reply, you hand every one at the table your business card.

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'Top Chef' Contestant Lisa Fernandes Hates Your Poor Blogger Ass

While I agree that what she said was illogical and untrue "people who can't even afford to eat in my restaurant, let alone know how to cook have to say about me". She probably hasn't been shown or edited in the best light. A lot of anonymous commenters feel justified at taking personal swipes at her appearance and her sexual orientation (which should have no bearing). It's unfortunate that she will miss the most important thing that this opportunity may have afforded her...the opportunity to learn from her mistakes and grow as a chef and a person. If she spends any of her time retaliating to awful below-the-apron comments I think she will just continue on in life with arms crossed and lips pursed like she did at judges' table.That leaves a bitter aftertaste.

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Hair Inspirations for Young Anthony Bourdain

This is fantastic. You have to admit Chewbacca is really rocking the look.

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Out of Focus?

Too serious? You mean the Bon Jovi Tea Pot, the post about Jello Time, or the crochet pizza scarf? I think Serious Eats is informative, but not too serious. It's by far the best blend of content of any food website out there.

What do you mean by personality driven? Things like coverage of Top Chef?

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I won't visit your site, if you post links with every comment.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of gratuitous self-promotion, and I think that linking to your own site in comments falls under that category. Comments on a post should be relevant to that particular post, and a straight link back to your own site is sort of off-topic and, honestly, selfish. You shouldn't be "advertising" in comments - there are other ways to promote your site without adding noise to a comment thread.

It's like being in a conversation at a table, and every time you finish a sentence, before anyone gets a chance to reply, you hand every one at the table your business card.

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'Top Chef' Contestant Lisa Fernandes Hates Your Poor Blogger Ass

While I agree that what she said was illogical and untrue "people who can't even afford to eat in my restaurant, let alone know how to cook have to say about me". She probably hasn't been shown or edited in the best light. A lot of anonymous commenters feel justified at taking personal swipes at her appearance and her sexual orientation (which should have no bearing). It's unfortunate that she will miss the most important thing that this opportunity may have afforded her...the opportunity to learn from her mistakes and grow as a chef and a person. If she spends any of her time retaliating to awful below-the-apron comments I think she will just continue on in life with arms crossed and lips pursed like she did at judges' table.That leaves a bitter aftertaste.

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Josh Ozersky in 'Edible Brooklyn'

There's a funny picture of Josh posing in the article with two knives. I wonder if its to ward off possible salt thieves?!

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Josh Ozersky in 'Edible Brooklyn'

I don't think anyone should feel ashamed. If you have that many salts I think it's time to embrace your fancy pantsness.I don't know that I would kick my pepper out of it's mill though. I would just spring for another mill to keep it fresh ground.

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Pickled Ramps

These look fantastic. I can't wait to pick some up and try this recipe and the ramp compound butter. Wow, I hope Raphael hasn't created a stampede to the ramp stand at Farmer's Market...

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In Pictures: Questionable Street Fair Food

Wow. The second pic looks like a fried mystery bin. Maybe, the money is a prize... if you can identify what's in the metal pan. Step right up... look into the black oil and see your future.

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'I Need an Agnolotti, I Need an Agnolotti, I Need an Agnolotti'

It really gives you an truly intimate sense of what it was like in TFL kitchen back in the day. It's an amazing article .One that could only be written by someone who was there personally and understood how serious & committed you need to be to achieve greatness. I can almost imagine the looks on the cooks faces as they stood there off the line watching him (probably with jaws dropped) as he single handedly replaced them all.Lucky, is the chef that gets to inspire while they have a great sous chef to be the tough one or "equal opportunity a.." and "make the magic happen".Thanks for posting this!

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Best 'Top Chef' Headline Ever

It might be topped by just about anything that comes out of Anthony Bourdain's mouth when he is a guest judge. I wish he were on more often.

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In Videos: 'The Colbert Report' on Global Food Shortages

This clip is hilarious. Thanks. I must admit any shortage of butter makes me uneasy. Butter=happiness. There is no substitute for that.

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Gardening in the Third Person

I wish I could accomplish things in the third person like "Doing dishes in my kitchen..."

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Starbucks Transitions from Bitter and Burnt to 'Smooth and Welcoming'

Smooth and welcoming... I am very pleased to hear about the "ethically sourced" coffee.As it should be. I wonder though about the max hold time of 30 minutes. Essentially the baristas will be grinding the coffee and brewing more often, and "hand scooping"(How else is it done?...Robots?!) and doing more work. I wonder if customers will be as receptive to waiting longer for fresher coffee that is "smooth and welcoming" or will we see blogs called "Bitter Baristas", "Koffee Talk" , etc. pop up complaining about the new difficulties of their jobs. "Tastes like burning..."

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Bacon Bra

Funny.This could be a persuasive way to entice my boyfriend to take me to brunch this weekend.

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The Space-Time Continuum Is at Risk Once Again

I wonder how much time will be spent heralding the importance of Emeril in the formative years then his recent cancellation?I have heard people refer to him as the "grandfather of the Food Network". I don't know about their family but, we notice when Grampa goes missing

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In Videos: Food Commercials of the '80s, Chain Restaurants Edition

I want to go on "a grand shrimp adventure" and take the two taco bell ladies along. What fun.

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In Videos: Food Commercials of the '80s, Rap Edition

These put a huge smile on my face. Thanks so much for digging these up.

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TGIF!

Nothing quite like enjoying the great outdoors...and a doodle. Makes me want spring and cheese.

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Dharma Brand Fish Biscuits

I want to be snacking on these while watching the new season premier. But, are they fish or shark?

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'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' on 'the Vivid Memory of Tastes and Smells'

Love this post! Makes me want to read the book, see the movie , and daydream about past perfect meals. Amazing.Thanks!

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Maybe the Scallops Are Unhappy Because They've Been Pried Out of Their Shell

Funny. Does worrying about the emotional state of shellfish make them less delicious?

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A Totally Different Second Avenue Deli

Funny. That is quite a commute . How far are you willing to go for a great sandwich?

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