Israeli brunch with no fuss (and no long line!)
Author: emiglia
I Was Pleasantly Surprised by Amagat
The months that I spent in the Basque region in 2009 were some of my favorites, food-wise, in my life. I love eating tapas style (as evidenced by my wholehearted embracing of…
‘Concrete Rose’ Shows Angie Thomas’ Depth and Breadth of Voice
The prequel to The Hate U Give has just as much heart.
I Still Love Le Saint-Sébastien
Le Saint-Sébastien has a new chef, but it still boasts the same precision and personability.
‘Blackout’ Does What It Sets Out to Do
I liked it but I didn’t love it – and I so wish I had.
‘These Violent Delights’ is Indeed a Delight
These Violent Delights sees Romeo and Juliet set in 1920s Shanghai, a city divided between warring gangs – one Chinese, one Russian – attempting to retain control of an ever-more-patchworked city.
I’ve Finally Finished the Seasonal Quartet, and ‘Summer’ Does Not Disappoint
Smith’s deft wielding of the paintbrush that is her arm for engendering righteous rage at the state of the world is tempered by a softer summer glow, an almost resigned acceptance of the state of affairs, albeit still tinged in the faintest optimism.
‘Breakfast of Champions’ is a True Delight
As always with Vonnegut, what gives this work its lasting impactfulness is its essential pathos and humanity.
Vivant 2 is Vegan-Friendly and Fierce
Veggie-heavy mains with international flair are on the menu at Vivant 2.
Robert is as Good as Ever with Daniel Morgan at the Helm
Robert has long been a show-stopper in my book, ever since I first visited the second project from Loïc Martin (godfather of boulevard du Temple, owner of my beloved Martin wine bar).