Inside My Table #93 | Contents
Excerpt10 Nosy Questions for Carla Cardini A Recipe for Really Good Cranberry Sauce Dining Without Borders—Hit the Streets Editor’s Letter—My Brushes with Fame On the coverRealism painting is only one facet of Houston-based artist Michael Arcieri’s painting style. Michael’s subject matter varies from contemporary still-life to large-format Postmodern paintings that depict classical mythological images within the context of today’s modern culture. Arcieri is a native Houstonian but has strong ties to New Orleans where his work was exhibited at the Contemporary Arts Center’s 20th Anniversary Exhibit. His work is also included in the City of New Orleans’ permanent collection. To see more of Michael’s work, visit www.michaelarcieri.com |
14 HOUSTON BITES BACK
Includes Noteworthy Openings & Closings, Mailbag, Recommended Reading, In The Bag, a chat with Ziggy Gruber, On the Road & more
22 HOW TO BOIL WATER
Whether you want to become a professional chef, sharpen your culinary skills, cut up with the foodie set or learn to manage a restaurant, Houston cooking classes and culinary degree programs are peppered conveniently around town. Here are some of our favorites.
By Lissa Glasgo
Illustrations by Charla Pettingill
24 10 NOSY QUESTIONS FOR CARLA CARDINI
Houstonian Carla Cardini has a foodie pedigree: Her grandfather invented the Caesar salad. She recently told us about the night Caesar salad was invented, her passion for wine (she’s a sommelier) and the next big thing in the culinary world.
By Paula Murphy
38 COVER STORY: THE WAITING GAME
Is there another area of modern life where the average man or woman is so indulged as at a full-service restaurant? It’s a little performance piece that plays out repeatedly: The customer allows herself to be waited on, her every wish need only be spoken to be fulfilled. The server graciously fulfills those wishes with care and efficiency. In this issue, we have a suite of articles that examine various aspects of restaurant service.
Articles by Sarah Rufca, Nikki Metzgar, Lissa Glasgo, Rose Cahalan, Laura Elder and Janice Rossen
54 WINE & SPIRITS: THE BEST OF TEXAS WINES
October is Texas Wine Month. Our writer, who regularly blogs about the Texas wine industry, gathered up some of the state’s best and most unusual finds for your consideration.
By Dr. Russell D. Kane
12 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
12 TABLE TALK
28 THE “15” LIST
15 Places to Mix Food and Entertainment
30 MAN ABOUT THE KITCHEN
Name Your Poison
34 FOOD LOVER’S QUIZ-INE
Of Eels and Reels, Bowels and Fowls, Juleps and Tulips
57 THE GNOME RANGER
Our bar gnome visits GM/mixologist Todd Summerlin at Polo’s Signature.
58 DINING WITHOUT BORDERS
Hit the Streets
60 LISTINGS
Catered Affairs
62 RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Jeannine’s Bistro & Broken Spoke
Sophia
3-in-1 Review: Taco Bueno
63 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
72 TASTING THE TOWN
Loafing Around
