Author: Jennifer Iannolo

30 Aug

Posted at 09:47h in Kitchen Sink by

I'm a bit bleary-eyed today, as I started reading Gastronomica'stribute to Julia Child just before bed, and the next time I looked it was 6 A.M. No sense going to bed at that point.I recently finished Julia's biography, and was left with a fantastic impression of her joie de vivre...

29 Aug

Posted at 13:19h in Kitchen Sink by

Well, I survived the weekend with fingers intact, and have emerged with no (new) burns. Being back in a professional kitchen reminded me of two important things: (1) I *really* enjoy being in there; and (2) it is hotter than Hell's lowest circle. By my third day, I noticed the...

26 Aug

Posted at 11:08h in Kitchen Sink by

Last night Park Place's traffic was (thankfully) somewhat subdued, so we were able to do a "dress rehearsal" and get used to the new menu. Of course, this also gave me ample time to ask a million questions, and Chef Erik was wonderfully accommodating in replying to every last one....

25 Aug

Posted at 11:20h in Kitchen Sink by

Three hours until blastoff. I confess I'm a bit nervous, as I'm not sure how busy the restaurant will be tonight. They are opening after a three-week break, so it could potentially be packed. Nevertheless, I shall steel my nerves and head in like a trouper, in the hopes that...

24 Aug

Posted at 13:45h in Kitchen Sink by

Well, call it sadistic, but I've decided to don my kitchen clogs once again and head into a professional kitchen. My dear friend Joseph Cimino from Park Place Restaurant in Goshen, NY is re-opening tomorrow after a summer break, and the kitchen staff just gained a body. Let's hope the...