Potpourri
17 Sep 2026

Two Decades of Gastronomy Blog

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PHO MINH

Happy 20th birthday to Gastronomy.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the state of food media on this milestone — what are we collectively saying, what are we prioritizing, and what is our impact? 

My conclusion summed up in 17 syllables: 

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Restaurant Review
01 Sep 2026

{plate-by-plate} Creepies – Chicago

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Creepies - Chicago

Plate-by-plate of chefs David and Anna Posey’s neo-bistro Creepies in Chicago, Illinois, on June 15, 2026.

Creepies - Chicago

Post-Beards breather.

Creepies - Chicago

Warm brie gougères ($16).

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Restaurant Review
27 Aug 2026

{plate-by-plate} Diane’s Place – Minneapolis

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Diane's Place - Minneapolis, MN

Plate-by-plate of chef Diane Moua’s Hmong American dinner and brunch menu at Diane’s Place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 12 and 13, 2026.

Diane's Place - Minneapolis, MN

Booze-free tom kha lemonade and celery-cardamom juice.

Diane's Place - Minneapolis, MN

MINI SCALLION CROISSANTS | garlic butter, sea salt.

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