Category Archives: Favorites

Of all the pieces I have written, these are my personal favorites.

Spaghetti all’amatriciana: Layers of flavor and history

Posted on January 28, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Traditional spaghetti all’amatriciana at La Conca in Amatrice, Italy The Via Salaria — the Salt Road — was one of the earliest roads built by ancient Rome to lash together its far-flung empire. The actual path of the road predated … Continue reading →

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Norcia: A Mountain Mecca for Italian Food

Posted on January 10, 2011 by J.C. Reid

The Valnerina Valley, with the city of Norcia in the center of the picture We’d been traveling for most of a day – flying into Rome from the U.S., renting a car at the airport and then driving three hours … Continue reading →

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Fried Shrimp with a Side of Texas History

Posted on October 20, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Fried Seafood Platter at the Monument Inn Restaurant The substance seeps from every crack and crevice of the ground that surrounds the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. The air around here — humid, often filled with … Continue reading →

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Last of the Summer Crabs at Benno’s

Posted on September 22, 2010 by J.C. Reid

Benno’s on the Beach in Galveston On a recent Saturday afternoon I sat on the patio at Benno’s on the Beach in Galveston eating what seemed like bushels of whole blue crabs. I was with four of my most die-hard … Continue reading →

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All In the Indian Food Truck Family

Posted on September 1, 2010 by J.C. Reid

The sign on the food truck parked next to a Valero gas station in the hinterlands of northwest Houston reads, “The Original Desi Dhaba.” I found this to be a curious statement. I mean, in order for something to be … Continue reading →

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