Archive - La Briffe

April 2025

The Restaurant of the Future?

Two great chefs are experimenting with the restaurant experience. Is this the future? Also, a fast and easy dinner party menu.

Apr 25 •

Why Food Stories Are Powerful and Why We Need to Tell More of Them

Also, a revolutionary restaurant closes its doors. A rant about Burgundy. A memorable lunch. And an adorable gift.

Apr 18 •

A Little Lagniappe

Odd recipes from old cookbooks. Wonderful recipes as well. Thoughts on food and race. A perfect plum. Homemade matzos! And a couple of fantastic…

Apr 11 •

Insider's Guide to Chinatown

A vintage guide. A vintage menu. A memorable meal. And a new (to me) kitchen implement.

Apr 4 •

March 2025

It Will Never Happen Again

A truly extraordinary dinner (along with fascinating recipes). An historic vintage menu. And a nostalgic gift suggestion.

Mar 28 •

Why We Test Recipes

The result: a truly fabulous orange cake. Also, a swell vintage menu. The world's best shrimp. A truly touching event. And a trip to Southern Italy.

Mar 21 •

Ruth and Bill talk about food

A recording from Ruth Reichl's live video

Mar 15 •

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What Makes a Great Chef?

An intriguing new restaurant. A strange Japanese dish. And a wonderful gift you'll want to keep for yourself.

Mar 14 •

Join me in conversation with Bill Buford

You're invited to our Live video session during Substack’s first ever food festival, Grubstack

Mar 13 •

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