By Marco Pierre White

THE DEVIL IN THE KITCHEN

BY MARCO PIERRE WHITE

I highly recommend this autobiographical account of one of the world's most influential and successful chefs. Marco Pierre White, the youngest and first British chef to ever win three Michelin stars, recounts his journey as a chef. From beginning outside London and being influenced by both his mother and father's cooking to becoming a rockstar chef, this book is detailed in unimaginable ways. I was continually impressed by the detail with which White described almost every dish he had ever made, and the extreme thoroughness that went into his recipes and restaurants. White's writing is biting, thoughtful, and honest. He portrays himself accurately, always including his severe tactics that made him a "devil in the kitchen." This in an interesting piece of nonfiction, and the recipes included at the end are fascinating, but also prove that not everyone can be the cook White is.

Fabiane's Cafe & Pastry Shop - Williamsburg

Type: AMERICAN, BAKERY

Food: 6

Ambiance: 8

Service: 5

$$

LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO SIT OUTSIDE AND ENJOY SOME EGGS BEFORE SHOPPING ONE SATURDAY MORNING I CAME ACROSS THIS PARISIAN-ESQUE RESTAURANT. THE SEATS OUTSIDE AND AWNING REMINDED ME OF THE CAFES THAT LITTER THE STREETS OF PARIS SO I THOUGHT I'D TRY IT OUT. I ORDERED BAKED EGGS WITH TOMATO AND FETA, AND AN ICED LATTE. MY EGGS WERE OVERCOOKED, HARD AND NOT RUNNY, BUT THE SAUCE THEY WERE BAKED IN WAS GOOD AND COMPLIMENTED THE BREAD THEY WERE SERVED WITH WELL. MY LATTE WAS GOOD TOO, BUT TOOK FAR TOO LONG TO GET. THE BEST PART OF THIS RESTAURANT WAS THE LOCATION AND AMBIANCE. RIGHT ON BEDFORD AVE, IT WAS GREAT FOR PEOPLE WATCHING AND SITTING OUTSIDE IN SOME SHADE WAS THE BEST WAY TO SPEND THAT MORNING. INSIDE SEEMED NICE TOO, WHITE WALLS AND HIGH CEILINGS, IT HAD AN AIRY, LIGHT FEEL. IF I WENT BACK I WOULD EITHER STICK TO COFFEE OR TRY ONE OF THEIR SALADS THAT LOOKED GOOD. GIVIN MY INCLINATION TOWARD GREAT SETTINGS AND BECAUSE I'M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A CAFE THAT I CAN SPEND HOURS SITTING AND READING, I'LL DEFINITELY BE TRYING FABIANE AGAIN.

142 NORTH 5TH STREET

BETWEEN BEDFORD AND DRIGGS AVE.

WILLIAMSBURG, NYC

The Rassle

THE RASSLE.

REAL GOOD.

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lazy sunday

It is a truly lazy Sunday for me today, as Sundays should be. So I am going to give a quick rundown of my latest finds and suggestions for you.

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

A rock musical about US president Andrew Jackson

425 Lafayette St, NYC

Father of My Children

French film by Mia Hansen-Love about the pressures of success and a family that is forced to cope with them.

The Neistat Brothers

The new HBO miniseries about two experimental filmmakers

http://www.hbo.com/the-neistat-brothers/index.html

Garden Court Cafe

A pleasant and delicious restaurant housed in the Asia Society museum - I recommend the chicken curry salad

725 Park Ave, NYC

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

A new IFC documentary about the legendary comedian and pop culture icon. Even if you hate her shtick and all her plastic surgery, you'll like this movie. Completely honest and hilarious.

evil woman remix

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OY, GAGA!

I DIDN'T REALLY KNOW WHAT THE SONG WAS ABOUT AND I KNOW EVEN LESS WHAT THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT.

Lusting for Fjallraven

when i became set on getting myself a fjallraven backpack, it seemed that the swedish company was set against me having one. i couldn't order one online, when i hunted down stores in europe for them they were out of stock or not selling the right daypack. i was heartbroken, thinking the only way i'd get one of these awesome packs was by flying to sweden. i would be teased sporadically when i'd see some chic man or woman toting one around. i forgot about my dream, moving on to different bags and carrying choices. but recently my appetite grew, something jogged my memory of the backpack i once longed for. this time i set out online to find my love. well i was completely and utterly flabbergasted to find out that not only can i now order my sweet kanken through the company's website, but also that jcrew is selling them as part of their designer collection...oh and there is a solely fjallraven store in manhattan. when did this happen!? this week i will visit that store and i'm sure my jaw will drop, there may be drool involved. i cannot wait to get my fjallraven on!

isn't he cute?

Bombay Bicycle Club

I have been meaning to post something about this band for months...actually since I first heard them while in London in November. Bombay Bicycle Club is an indie rock band from London of four. While the song that got me hooked, "Always Like This," has some lighter Vampire Weekend-esque beats, most of their music is a bit heavier (I use that word hesitantly). Each dimension from the vocals to bass is detailed, adding depth to their music. They also won Best New Band at the NME Awards...beating out other newbies like La Roux, Mumford and Sons, and The XX. Not too shabby.

Listen:

Always Like This

Evening Morning

The Hill

it's the summer, full of color baby

i literally cannot stop listening to this song.

cool video to accompany by ian stevenson.

Stare Into The Sun from Ian Stevenson on Vimeo.

Los Hermanos - Bushwick, Brooklyn

Type: MEXICAN

Food: 8

Ambiance: 4

Service: 5

$

I HESITATED TO GIVE LOS HERMANOS SUCH A LOW AMBIANCE RATING AND DON'T WANT IT TO SCARE ANYONE OFF, SO LET ME EXPLAIN. LOS HERMANOS IS LOCATED IN A FACTORY IN BUSHWICK. THE INTERIOR OF THE RESTAURANT IS QUITE NARROW AND THERE ARE ONLY A HANDFUL OF SEATS INSIDE, THE REST ARE IN THE GARAGE. THIS IS A PERFECT SPOT TO ENJOY YOUR TACO OR BURRITO ON A WARM DAY. YOU GET FRESH AIR BUT ARE SHADED FROM THE HEAT. LOS HERMANOS IS FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS REALLY GOOD MEXICAN FOOD, DOESN'T NEED FRILLS, AND LIKES TO SAVE MONEY. THE TORTILLAS ARE FRESH AND DELICIOUS, MADE ONSITE. THE TACOS ARE GOOD AND CHEAP (ONLY $2), BUT THE QUESADILLAS AND PICADAS ARE BETTER, PILED HIGH AND SO DELICIOUS (ONLY A BIT MORE EXPENSIVE...$3-$5). BE CAREFUL THOUGH, THESE GUYS PACK MUCH MORE PUNCH THAN THEY APPEAR TO. AFTER INDULGING YOU'LL MOST LIKELY SLIP INTO A DEEP FOOD COMA. LASTLY, IT GETS EXTREMELY CROWDED AROUND LUNCH SO BE WEARY OF WHEN YOU GO.

271 STARR STREET

(BTWN WYCKOFF AVE & ST. NICHOLAS AVE)

BROOKLYN, NY 11237

june first sounds like

Power - Kanye West ft. Dwele

Pressure - Quadron

Heart of Chambers - Beach House

Bulletproof (Nacey Remix) - Majer Lazer and La Roux

Honolulu - The Last Dinosaurs

Airplanes - B.O.B. ft. Hayley Williams

Anna - The Beatles

Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

THE BROOKLYN SALSA COMPANY

The Brooklyn Salsa Company launches its innovative, fresh, organic, and local salsa today. A product that is unlike any other salsa on shelves today, it's a must try. And once you do try it you won't go back to those other watered down, bland brands.

The BK Salsa Company produces five flavors, one for each borough. My favorite flavors are Queens (the tropical) and Brooklyn (the hot), but it's hard to say because they're all so good. Today they launch in 11 groceries stores, mostly in Brooklyn but two in Manhattan, and online. Go out and get your sauce and apparel today!

bksalsa.com

2010 Summer Collection from The Brooklyn Salsa Company on Vimeo.