This coming November, Santa Monica Press will be releasing George Geary’s "L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants: Celebrating the Legendary Locations Where Angelenos Have Dined for Generations." This title is the follow-up to Geary’s now classic and critically acclaimed book, "L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants," which featured a foreword by Barbara Fairchild and endorsements by such celebrity chefs and food writers as Chef Nobu, Curtis Stone, Colman Andrews, Russ Parsons, Suzanne Tracht, Jon Shook, and Vinny Dotolo. You can view the book here: https://amzn.to/38rISk2
I am reaching out to you to see if you would consider writing the foreword for "L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants." As a legendary food writer who spent many years in Los Angeles, it would be an incredible honor to have you contribute to this marvelous work.
Santa Monica Press has been recognized as a very high-quality independent press for over 25 years; we are distributed by PGW/Ingram and have had many, many well-known authors, celebrities, and influential individuals provide forewords or endorsements for our books over the years, from Tom Petty to David Lynch to Sandra Cisneros to Junot Diaz and dozens and dozens of others.
I appreciate your consideration, Ruth, and look forward to hearing from you. You can reach me at jgoldman@santamonicapress.com.
We ate lunch at Maison Atsumi about three weeks before the pandemic. Great minds think alike. To me, it’s one of the most arresting modern rooms in Paris. Chef Atsumi tells stories with food.
Hi Ruth, I lived in Ho Chi Minh City (tho’ as the locals do I called it Saigon!) and rode a motorcycle for 5 years. Whenever I reverted to being a passenger in a car, I felt I missed all the moments I wanted to cling to from beyond the tinted windows. I agree - two wheels are best. With e-bikes now so readily available - maybe that’s the next adventure 🥰
Great issue. SIDE QUESTION: This isn't really a question about Paris but more about French food. I am going on a college visit to Montreal next month and am looking for restaurant recommendations near Downtown/Old Port. The articles I have found online are a bit dated and sadly, many of the places I have researched are no longer in business. Thanks Ruth and LaBriffe smarties.
Great minds, Ruth- I also wrote a bit about lemonade today! I agree that making the simple syrup is key. My favorite recipe is a peach-mint lemonade I found online years ago, but I’m definitely going to try yours for a classic version!
I also loved the article about biking through the south of France. That sounds like my dream trip. Well, maybe minus the uphills... although it sounds like the camaraderie and good food were well worth it!
Dear Ruth:
This coming November, Santa Monica Press will be releasing George Geary’s "L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants: Celebrating the Legendary Locations Where Angelenos Have Dined for Generations." This title is the follow-up to Geary’s now classic and critically acclaimed book, "L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants," which featured a foreword by Barbara Fairchild and endorsements by such celebrity chefs and food writers as Chef Nobu, Curtis Stone, Colman Andrews, Russ Parsons, Suzanne Tracht, Jon Shook, and Vinny Dotolo. You can view the book here: https://amzn.to/38rISk2
I am reaching out to you to see if you would consider writing the foreword for "L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants." As a legendary food writer who spent many years in Los Angeles, it would be an incredible honor to have you contribute to this marvelous work.
Santa Monica Press has been recognized as a very high-quality independent press for over 25 years; we are distributed by PGW/Ingram and have had many, many well-known authors, celebrities, and influential individuals provide forewords or endorsements for our books over the years, from Tom Petty to David Lynch to Sandra Cisneros to Junot Diaz and dozens and dozens of others.
I appreciate your consideration, Ruth, and look forward to hearing from you. You can reach me at jgoldman@santamonicapress.com.
Thanks!
Jeffrey Goldman
Publisher
Santa Monica Press
Seriously. This Substack is FEEDING me and my “God I miss Gormet Magazine” joneses. Thank you Ruth.
We ate lunch at Maison Atsumi about three weeks before the pandemic. Great minds think alike. To me, it’s one of the most arresting modern rooms in Paris. Chef Atsumi tells stories with food.
Hi Ruth, I lived in Ho Chi Minh City (tho’ as the locals do I called it Saigon!) and rode a motorcycle for 5 years. Whenever I reverted to being a passenger in a car, I felt I missed all the moments I wanted to cling to from beyond the tinted windows. I agree - two wheels are best. With e-bikes now so readily available - maybe that’s the next adventure 🥰
What an amazing meal! Only in France.
Great issue. SIDE QUESTION: This isn't really a question about Paris but more about French food. I am going on a college visit to Montreal next month and am looking for restaurant recommendations near Downtown/Old Port. The articles I have found online are a bit dated and sadly, many of the places I have researched are no longer in business. Thanks Ruth and LaBriffe smarties.
Great minds, Ruth- I also wrote a bit about lemonade today! I agree that making the simple syrup is key. My favorite recipe is a peach-mint lemonade I found online years ago, but I’m definitely going to try yours for a classic version!
I also loved the article about biking through the south of France. That sounds like my dream trip. Well, maybe minus the uphills... although it sounds like the camaraderie and good food were well worth it!
The Moromi tip is much appreciated!