FOOD: indulge & savour
Austin Food Photographer: Salt & Time Butcher Shop and Salumeria
Salt & Time’s butcher’s board, lined with their house cured meats and condiments. On the right is their pig’s face torchon with fried green tomatoes, pickled radish and celery, and raw mustard.
Read MoreAustin and Vancouver Food Photographer: Inside Butter on the Endive’s Kitchen
Every so often, a dining opportunity arises that actually excites me and it’s rarely in a restaurant setting. Nice meals are a dime a dozen but genuinely engaging culinary experiences are few and far between. Read more about Chefs in Residence by Butter on the...
Read MoreAustin and Vancouver Food Photographer: PB&J with Foie Gras at Swift’s Attic
PB&J dessert at Swift’s Attic in Austin TX: Challah french toast, sweet foie gras mousse, peanut butter powder, local blackberry sorbet, green apple gel [read the full...
Read MoreAustin and Vancouver Food Photographer: Watermelon with Jalapeno and Chili at Malverde
These juicy watermelon cubes were topped with a thin sliver of jalapeno and a sprinkling of chili salt, just enough to coax out more sweetness and to bring some heat to the party. Read more: Food & Wine Issue Release Party for Chef Laura Sawicki of La Condesa at Melverde in Austin,...
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Austin and Vancouver Food Photographer: Grilled Saba and Mochi at Mame-cha in Kyoto, Japan 石塀小路 豆ちゃ
Grilled saba (mackerel) and two types of mochi (goma and yuzu) at Mamecha in Kyoto, Japan.
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Austin and Vancouver Food Photographer: Brunch at Olivia Restaurant
Leave it to Olivia Restaurant in Austin to push this quintessential Southern dish over the top. Here, they grill Gulf shrimp and slather them in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. The succulent shrimp garnish a pool of fluffy and creamy cheesy grits. More barbecue sauce is drizzled on for good measure. And on the right, that’s a pig’s ear sandwich, the epitome of textural interest. The juicy and lightly charred pig’s ears were sliced thinly and tossed with crunchy and lightly pickled vegetables. The contrast between the chewy bread, julienne vegetables, and meaty ears reminded me of a warm banh mi. Oh...
Read MoreAustin and Vancouver Food Photographer: Grilled Octopus Salad
Grilled octopus salad with a roasted red pepper paprika dressing. Smoky, sweet, and bright.
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