In Tuscany, taking notes and eating – a not uncommon situation. (Photo: Lorenzo Pesce )
On the set of The Minimalist, I chat with my friend Mr. Tomato Face. (Photo: Evan Sung )
In Merida, chatting with the effervescent Sabrina Rivera del Río, who was introduced to me by David Sterling. (Photo: Arin Farrington )
With a mariscadora - shellfisherwoman - on the Galician coast of Spain, with Mario, Gwyneth, and Claudia. (Photo: Moises Saman )
At a juicy dinner one night last spring, some high school friends and I dream up a new catch-phrase: less-meatism (now I use "less-meatarianism"). (Photo: James Cohen )
Here I am introducing Michel Richard, among the most talented chefs I've ever known, to a butter-drenched lobster roll (Photo: Charles Pinsky )
A kitchen counter in Paris last June, after a shopping stroll through the neighborhood. (Photo: Kelly Doe )