In hard times, everyone seeks a little comfort food. Why else do we reach for that pint of double chocolate ice cream when dealing with boy trouble? Or munch on salty potato chips (sometimes paired with an episode of Mad Men) after a long day's work? Inspired by Tony Hsieh's book, Delivering Happiness, I started working ...

Gastrophoria is a pot of moules marinières from Cafe de Turin. I'm a great believer in non-fussy food. When you have fresh ingredients, it's a virtue to let them shine in a simple preparation. No fancy sauces or frills needed. The French must live by the same principle because Cafe de Turin have been serving up ...

Gastrophoria is having a deconstructed Hurricane and small bites at Aviary. Especially when it's for done in the name of research. One of my passions is painting abstract portraits. Few things can top it—except when it's painting an abstract portrait of food. So when KevinEats contacted me about creating a triptych depicting his dining experiences on ...

Gastrophoria is a pain au chocolat fresh out of the oven. My first experience was when I visited Europe (1st timer!) last year. I had just landed at the Orly airport during the last leg of my European adventures and was absolutely famished. Due to a lack of funds (Europe is not cheap I tell ...

Gastrophoria is a skillet of garlicky escargots at Mister Parker's. Lounging in a pool of herbaceous butter, a bite of the formerly humble garden crawlers can transport you to old Hollywood glamour, where the times seems more elegant and ritzy. It certainly helps that the surroundings reflect the food and the mood. Tufted leather ...