tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post4825592364121987094..comments2024-02-25T05:23:15.261-05:00Comments on food for thought | a miami food blog: Hey Man Nice ShotFrodnesorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03830756373260010912noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-35126211635535414432009-03-17T09:23:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:23:00.000-04:00I think you took the right path, David -- basicall...I think you took the right path, David -- basically pulled out the camera when it seemed appropriate or especially personally important, and otherwise just enjoyed your amazing trip to Spain. I certainly enjoyed seeing your quick snaps of that amazing tapas in SS, so my argument is flawed by that as well.<BR/><BR/>Really enjoying the blog - the first trip to 3030 Ocean was well worth it. We did John Loomishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627424687342007775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-44466328883380032082009-03-16T18:27:00.000-04:002009-03-16T18:27:00.000-04:00John - I hear you. There was a good posting here o...John - I hear you. There was a good posting <A>here on Steamy Kitchen</A> about taking half an hour getting the "money shot" for a pizza.<BR/><BR/>As an amateur "foodie" and absolute hack photographer (to say nothing of a man married to a woman who sensibly has little patience for such things), such steps were clearly out of my range. I did take pix at a few restaurants we visited (of the "quick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-41023664943164082662009-03-16T15:49:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:49:00.000-04:00As a pro magazine shooter and amateur foodie, my t...As a pro magazine shooter and amateur foodie, my take is that shooting the food is lame and not only takes away from your experience, but occasionally from other's at neighboring tables as well. On top of that, shooting food well is hard and takes a shit load more effort than a quick snap at the table, so what you end up with is not even that evocative of what you were actually presented.<BR/><John Loomishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627424687342007775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-30262256542866729152009-03-03T20:27:00.000-05:002009-03-03T20:27:00.000-05:00At least Bittman is an idiot and cracks bad jokes....At least Bittman is an idiot and cracks bad jokes. Batali is just a douche, plain and simple. The way he pronounces words like, "a la plancha" is almost as annoying as his incredibly gay orange clogs. I will say though that I have been to one of his restaurants and the food was pretty effin good. Credit where credit is due...SteveBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203167407546384904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-91627927867247236612009-03-03T11:26:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:26:00.000-05:00BM-Yeah what happened to him? But Batali's not ev...BM-Yeah what happened to him? But Batali's not even the biggest douche on that show-Bittman is. In fact, if you got rid of those two and just put Gwyneth and Claudia in a convertible driving thru Spain, THAT would be a show I would watch. Watching them getting tipsy and putting food into their mouths and getting spa treatments would be a lot more pleasing than watching two old bald guys Danny Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538875863110231038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-15972222732811539902009-03-03T03:59:00.000-05:002009-03-03T03:59:00.000-05:00Yes, Claudia Bassols is a total smoke show and pre...Yes, Claudia Bassols is a total smoke show and pretty much the only reason I made it thru that program. Really cant stand Batali though. I dont know why but he just comes off as the biggest douche to me.SteveBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203167407546384904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-56794224993029085582009-02-27T22:27:00.000-05:002009-02-27T22:27:00.000-05:00DB - kids are staying home, this is a real vacatio...DB - kids are staying home, this is a real vacation. El Bulli doesn't open 2009 until June even if I could score a reservation.<BR/><BR/>Chowfather - yes, saw the recent Spain episode. Also regularly watch Jose Andres' "Made in Spain" show. However, I just can't sit through "Spain ... On the Road" unless Claudia Bassols is on-screen (and Bittman preferably off). That show would be vastly improvedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-17237942084675099672009-02-27T18:42:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:42:00.000-05:00Did you catch Bourdain in Spain on No Reservations...Did you catch Bourdain in Spain on No Reservations? I think it's still runningThe Chowfatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343408182779590589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-71567164729755100872009-02-27T17:54:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:54:00.000-05:00What? No El Bulli?What? No El Bulli?Danny Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538875863110231038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-41684070940064120232009-02-27T17:48:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:48:00.000-05:00Taking photos in restaurants may be a form of douc...Taking photos in restaurants may be a form of douchebaggery, but it can certainly serve a purpose. For me, I take notes and photos wherever I go, restaurant or otherwise, and I can tell you that the photos are usually at least recognizable (as opposed to my scrawl). Sometimes I ask if it's ok to take pictures, but sometimes I do not for fear the answer will be no and I'll be forced to remember Danny Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538875863110231038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-59088187658677551622009-02-27T17:00:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:00:00.000-05:00As soon as the "FFT" budget will support a photogr...As soon as the "FFT" budget will support a photographer and translator (and my John Thain-like salary and perks), you're both hired.<BR/><BR/>L2M - there's an explanation for the restaurant choices, but do you have suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-15400913849015922062009-02-27T14:49:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:49:00.000-05:00I think the photo taking is some form of douchebag...I think the photo taking is some form of douchebaggery. This is why I like the iPhone. Its pretty discrete for food porn.SteveBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203167407546384904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-24527997654364608592009-02-27T14:37:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:37:00.000-05:00Spain! You lucky SOB! I'm extremely jealous. Can...Spain! You lucky SOB! I'm extremely jealous. Can I come along as a translator?<BR/><BR/>Seems like you've got a Basque restaurant in the mix for Madrid and it seems like your going to the Basque Country anyway so maybe dropping Goizeko for something more Madrileno?<BR/><BR/>As for pics, if you do come back with one, take a picture inside one of the Museos de Jamon locations in Madrid. Kitsch LAX2MIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498412692653296012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8360180337648262818.post-60235093058928860722009-02-27T10:06:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:06:00.000-05:00How do I apply to be camera boy????How do I apply to be camera boy????The Chowfatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343408182779590589noreply@blogger.com