ALI BABA
One of the attractions of a university is that it spawns and supports diverse eating establishments. Students (and often faculty) keep odd hours; they haven’t their own proper kitchen facilities; they date a lot (hopefully); and thrust into the big, new world, they tend to enthusiastically embrace ethnic restaurants. An appreciation of international cuisine is…
THE CAFE AT THE FRICK
I stopped by last week to welcome a friend to town. Her new old home was mercilessly hot; the kitchen in literal pieces; and the floor was strewn with boxes — the stress level here was high. I pulled Miss Frazzled aside and said, “What you need is a quiet, elegant, relaxing lunch; an around-the-corner…
