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This is me ol’ mucker, @roccodispirito.bsky.social at Cote. It is always great to see chums when you visit a place. Thanks for a splendid meal, mate.

Oddly enough, I used to eat here while visiting my uncle and auntie.

Hello NYC.

Another great day in Los Angeles. Here I am supporting @girlscouts. I love the Toffee-tastic cookies while @sazyrock loves the Thin Mints.

#simonstares at the beautiful cheesesteaks from @matusteak while getting very confused by American football.

#simonstares at the "Crispy Chicken Maafe" @twohommes. In Los Angeles.

"Owner of a lonely heart much better than the owner of a used teabag" with apologies to Yes.

Just in case anyone is wondering 🙂

Perhaps, in my next life, I could be a Bond villain or Frank Zappa #throwbackthursday

If you’re thinking of ideas for your chicken wings for your Super Bowl party, check out my recipe for Tandoori Chicken Wings at SimonMajumdar.com/tandoori-chicken-wings

This is a terrific book by @howiesouthworth. I often get asked to write forwards for a book. This one I immediately said yes. Spain, my favorite country on earth along with Hemingway one of my favorite authors.

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This was how I like my steaks. In this case a New York strip, just with really gorgeous chips and bearnaise sauce. That's all there is. However it takes real skill to do this properly. This was. The Old Hickory Steakhouse @gaylordtexan

A fantastic event I did last night @gaylordtexan. The staff were some of the best anywhere 👍🏼🙏🏼 and thanks to @trufitfoods for helping me to get things ready and @rbtvwestfall for inviting me to take part in this unique event.

On the road again. 'Nuff said.

Ramen places at popping up all over the place. This is one of my favorites. Black garlic ramen at Mensho.

#nationalchocolatecakeday It's all getting a bit strange with all these "days". Mind you. If it means I can post this picture of a rather splendid chocolate cake who cares.

Hokkaido uni at Mensho. @menya_shono. Do you like uni. I absolutely crave this stuff.

#simonstares @jollibeeus chicken. Wouldn't you. I love this stuff.

It’s braising time. This one a braised pork shoulder. Recipe coming up Feb 1 in my newsletter at SimonMajumdar.substack.com

#fishonafriday This is, oddly enough, fish & chips from the Virgin Lounge in Heathrow. I have to say that it is better than some of the fish & chip shops I have been too. The fish was crunchy outside and really good insides of cod. Who knew. 🙂. Mushy peas were good too.

A colossal happy birthday to this "Guy". @guyfieri is one of the kindest people I know. So it's one of my extra special hats that's doffed in his honor.

Have you ever had japchae. This is a Korean glass noodle made from sweet potato starch. I love it.

When you don't realise that "Naan" = Bread you should not be serving "Naan Bread" on your menu. Now to get off my soapbox.

#simonstares Me and the food club went to one of @xirxz favorite places. @cobis.la. A very good South Asian restaurant in Santa Monica. Here I am deciding whether to share or to keep these curry puffs for myself.

Celebrating MLK Jr. In a time America needs people like him.

Joining in on the 2016 trend. This was a visit to Medellin, Colombia and checking out the many Botero artworks in the city. The food in the city was amazing too. Good times.

Simon telling William about his writing technique 🙂

I am not sure if this counts for #fishfriday but hey I don't care 🙂. Rather good blue crab rolls.

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Another fantastic day in Los Angeles. Today, while I was walking, I was thinking about old friends. Many of whom I have not seen for decades. People in publishing, people at college and some people even at elementary school. Strange how these thoughts come about.

How do you prefer your cakes? Dense (like this tasty chocolate hazelnut cake from Ryla) or fluffy?

This is as much surfing I would do. Good to be back in LA.

Any restaurant recommendations* for New York City? *All cuisines welcome.

Stephen Graham. What a scouser. What a star. #GoldenGlobes

“If food leads to the heart, then follow.” Agree?

#SimonStares at yet another top notch meal at Chef Mei Lin’s restaurant 88 Club including this incredible prawn toast. Her FOH and chefs in the kitchen are remarkable as well.

Now that I am back in L.A., one of the things that makes me feel kinship with fellow Brits is my passion for tea.

Who else buys a coffee grinder to use just for spices?

Oh London. I miss you already.

Which biscuit would you have with your tea?

What’s the connection between London, Benjamin Franklin & soft drinks? Join me as I show you a short history of a London spot.

A huge thank you to all of you who have listened to the current series of @EatMyGlobe.bsky.social. I’m very proud of the team who have worked with me to make these informative & fun — @producergirl.bsky.social, @sazyrock.bsky.social & the amazing guests who gave their time & knowledge. Til next time

We hope you enjoyed Season 14 of the #EatMyGlobe #FoodHistory podcast. Much thanks to our amazing guests Eric Ripert, Noah Rothbaum, Shahnaz Ahsan & @ruhlman.bsky.social. If you missed any episode, check us out wherever you get your podcasts or EatMyGlobe.com/season-14. Thanks for tuning in.

Would you try frog’s legs? This is my #SimonStares at frog’s legs in garlic butter at Josephine Bouchon by Claude Bosi in the Chelsea neighborhood of London while dining with my pal Dino. So delicious. One of my favorites.

What is NY Times best selling author @ruhlman.bsky.social’s answer each time he’s asked about how does one become a food writer? Tune in to Eat My Globe to find out. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3... EatMyGlobe.com/michael-ruhlman

The Anchor & Hope has been one of my favorite Gastropubs in London. I haven’t been there in a while so it’s good to get their roast beef rump topped horseradish cream and a side of buttered greens and goose fat roast potatoes. My kind of lunch.

What is the history of pâté? Find out on Eat My Globe as we chat with NY Times best selling author @ruhlman.bsky.social. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts or dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3... EatMyGlobe.com/michael-ruhlman

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