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Archive for February, 2007

Pop Culture: The Perils and Pleasures of Popcorn

Posted: Monday, February 26th, 2007 @ 10:48 pm in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

And the award for best popcorn goes to….
A long time ago, in a galaxy that now seems very far away, I landed my first job at a General Cinema theater.  It was the perfect job for a teenaged Star Wars fan, minimum wage though it was.  The only benefit was free movies, but […]

Miami Vice IV (Guatamalteca)

Posted: Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 @ 11:59 pm in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

My flight deadline dictated my last meal in Miami.
My host had suggested we try a Peruvian place on the way to the airport, but the wait there was twenty minutes—too long given today’s travel environment (get there early and pass time in the security line).  So, we ended up at a place […]

Miami Vice III (Multi-Level Marketing Feeds the Masses)

Posted: Monday, February 19th, 2007 @ 3:14 pm in Uncategorized | No Comments »

An introvert by nature, I often find in the midst of a conference that I need to recharge by disengaging from the crowds and securing some quality alone time.
After a day of meetings on Saturday, I thought it might be nice to return to my host’s residence (an elegant condominium on Biscayne Bay) […]

Miami Vice II (Comida Cubana)

Posted: Thursday, February 15th, 2007 @ 10:22 am in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

My month-and-a-half long vegetarian experiment lasted until my first meal in Miami.
One of my life’s greatest pleasures is experiencing local cuisine and, when a colleague suggested Little Havana as a destination, I could not resist. 
Cuban food eschews most vegetables.  What was I to do, but cave in spectacularly?  We ended […]

Miami Vice I (Salsa Sensation)

Posted: Monday, February 12th, 2007 @ 9:16 pm in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

The best thing about business trips is the opportunity for food adventures.
I, dear readers, have just returned from four days in bright and balmy Miami, Florida.  Before we get to the food, let me bask in the weather for a moment.  With a winter storm coming for New England tomorrow, I […]