Yo La Tengo: Prisoners of Love: A Smattering of Scintillating [3 disc]
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If you are into wine, or just learning to enjoy it, this is a book you will enjoy. Follow one of the pioneering importers of french wines through his early trips to France in the 1980's. The stories of the unique producers flow seemlessly as the pages turn.
There just ain't many real good restaurants west of the 405. Rustic Canyon reminds me of a neighborhood-version of Tom Colicchio's Craft and now I go every other week. Clean presentation with a focus on fresh ingredients. The menu changes every month, but the stalwarts like the Moroccan Salad and Roasted Chicken stick around. The problem is you can't get a reservation for weeks in the small, former Chinese restaurant on Wilshire. The wine by the glass list is solid, but I wish it would change up a little more often. They keep the 3 large community tables open for walk-ins, so give it a try.
I love dining in NYC, and I really love Danny Meyer restaurants. Danny's new book is an autobiographical story on how he grew his empire, but it also weaves in business and management lessons. Most of the nuggets can be applied to any business. This is a fun read for anyone in business and/or into dining.
