Lauren Goode: My recommendation is, I’m going to put you on the spot, Snack. Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: Mike is an excellent chef. Joe Ray: So I hear. Lauren Goode: He’s really, really good. When I first moved into my current apartment, this was about a year ago, Mike […]

COURTESY There’s an archetype depiction of chefs in TV or movies that’s more idealist than realistic. They’re often slightly disheveled, and like to show up unannounced to a tense dinner table to serve their what seems like spontaneously made, yet amazingly tasty stir-fry. Then, the table quarrel stops, and the […]