The Diary of Chef Todd, Volume 3: Success is Measured by One Thing Only
See Volume 1, Volume 2 To any would-be restaurateurs out there, I will offer one solitary piece of advice (free of charge, anyway ☺). Before you even think about selecting a space in which to house...
View ArticleThe Diary of Chef Todd, Volume 4: I Found a Space!!
Go here to read volume 1, volume 2, and volume 3 Today is an extraordinary day, and for that I feel grateful. Earlier, while on foot at a brisk pace down Nob Hill, adrift in my thoughts per usual, I …...
View ArticleThe Diary of Chef Todd, Volume 5: The Importance of Feeling Important
Go here to read volume 1, volume 2,volume 3, and volume 4. Salutations friends! I am happy to inform you that we are going full speed ahead trying to get Bestiality ready for the grand opening....
View ArticleSan Francisco Food Coma, Chapter One – The Beginning of the End
I will admit that I have always been envious of those who go on vacation and, upon returning a week later, look relaxed and recharged. I, on the other hand, resemble a large jet plane with half of its...
View ArticleOff The Wagon with Joe Ricchio Episode 3: Oxbow Brewing
Here it is, episode 3 of Off The Wagon! We headed up to Newcastle, Maine to eat and drink our faces off at Oxbow’s “Goods from the Woods Fesitval” Directed by Chris Loughran Assistant Director: Sean...
View ArticleSan Francisco Food Coma Chapter Two – Things Go Off The Rails…
For chapter one go here Some people will enthusiastically explain to you, without a trace of doubt in their tone, that Rice-a-Roni is the “San Francisco Treat.” After one night in this fine city, I am...
View ArticleHalloween Night, 2014 – Go North of Hell
Halloween Night 2014 Join Myself and Chef Brian Hill at Francine Bistro in Camden for North of Hell A Celebration of Eating and Burning Two Seatings – 6:00 and 8:00 Come join us at Francine Bistro in...
View ArticlePumCaca V – So We’re Still Doing This?
To see previous years go here – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 We’re Back. For More. After a very relaxing 2013 sans PumCaCa, I was rallied once again this year to keep the tradition going, this time by both...
View ArticleA Big Mac in the comfort and safety of your own home
I want a Big Mac in the comfort of my own home. Typically, on the rare occasions that I enjoy this glorious treat, it is consumed behind the wheel of my parked car, as this is the one fast food …...
View ArticleBlizzard Gumbo
Ahh, the perfect Saturday – we have been informed that, due to the 12th blizzard this month, that there is a citywide parking ban for the next two days. Initially I had plans to attend a New...
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