BATON Supper Series: Ramen Time with Ivan Orkin

Gato Tokyo Bizco When I told Spark Plug not to leave the city this month, I meant it.  Did she listen? No, no she didn’t.  When she reads this, am I going to get an international phone call shortly thereafter at which time I will be dressed down? Admittedly, I did not tell her exactly …

Holeman & Finch Ramen

Holeman & Finch’s foundation is in the craft beverages they mix up; however, their food is no slouch.  Actually, H+F is most well-known as “that place with the 10 o’clock burger.”  But beyond their nationally acclaimed burger, this gastro pub offers a constantly changing menu that has more than a few dishes worth talking about. …

Momofuku Ramen Recipe: Damn You Tasty

ramen recipe adapted from David Chang’s Momofuku cookbook This is part 2 of my Momofuku ramen guide.  This post focuses almost exclusively on the cooking process, the ingredients, and the time management aspect to making this ramen, an easy to execute but time intensive dish.  While I strongly suggest you check out part 1 of …

Your Guide To Momofuku Ramen

This is the complete guide to the ramen recipe from David Chang’s Momofuku cookbook.  I’ve split this into a two-part series whereby this part gives you a little background on ramen and some notes and advice on how to best execute Chang’s version.  Also included is a composite grocery list so though you don’t have …

Yoda’s Favorite Cup Noodle

I, along with nearly every college student in the history of history, have an affinity for ramen’s dear cousin: the cup noodle.  I take particular interest in those crazy Japanese and their ability to get just about anyone to do a cup noodle commercial.  I also like Star Wars stuff … so when I found …

Eater Atlanta, No. 246, Killed Tomatoes & Shoyu Ramen [Around Atlanta]

I’m under a rock right now, hence the dearth of posts since Wednesday.  In the meantime, here’s some stuff you can read elsewhere: * In case you have joined me under said rock, you’ve probably heard about Eater’s big announcement.  In case you haven’t heard: the online food news outlet launched their Atlanta outpost yesterday.  …

Ramen, Tacos, and Barbecue … and Tooshie Talk [Quick Hits]

Another day, another mini-food tour that is my burden. At least I had good company! Lunch Along with GI Joe, I took a Susie Washing Machine to lunch for her birthday.  She’s works near Cloverleaf so we hit up YJ for some of their awesome tonkotsu ramen.  My guests were thoroughly satiated, but my more …

Lucky Peach: David Chang’s Magazine For The Gourmand [Deliciousness]

My couch just became an infinitely cooler hangout spot.  I’m kicking back with the inaugural copy of Lucky Peach, a quarterly publication backed by Momofuku’s David Chang and writer Peter Meehan.  Dude and dudettes … this puppy is da bang. You see, each episode (aka issue) is dedicated to a particular topic.  Thankfully for me (and …

How To Eat Ramen And Not Get Your Hair Did [Laugh Of The Day]

No, I haven’t fallen in or anything.  While I’ve still been eating out the past couple of weeks, most of my writing time has been devoted to … gasp … COOKING!!! Mmmm … So sit tight, I’ll be back soon and in the meantime, enjoy this little number!  I have no idea where to buy …