I am a big fan of The New York Times Dining section. Donut drama. Importing Mom instead of the pasta. Hunting for “treasures” in restaurant laundry. And the list goes on. The NYT Dining journalists know how to shape story lines beyond the – “chef showed restraint, allowing the flavor of the fresh [fill in …more
Here’s my second “Grab Bag,” pulling together a few vignettes that caught my attention. Donut Drama I’m a huge fan of The New York Times Dining section that appears every Wednesday. How much drama can be found among a bunch of glazed donuts? Actually, quite a bit if you’re Pete Wells observing the action at …more
Many people dread Wednesday, the “hump day” of the work week. I, on the other hand, can’t wait for Wednesday and cruising through the Dining section of The New York Times. For my money, the best storytelling in daily newspapers can be found here. Sure, the journalists are skilled writers, but it’s their expertise in both finding …more
