Archive - Dinner Conversation

The Most Whimsical Restaurant in Hudson

RECS #39: Lorrie Moore; Good Hang; and a heartwarming start to 26.

Jul 1 •

May 2025

Trying to Do Nothing

RECS #38: Lessons from a weekend in Boston; Palestinian food in Beacon; and bubbly, sprightly Vampire Weekend.

May 30 •

A Late Spring Dinner at Roman’s

RECS #37: A weird mystery novel, playoff basketball, and the pleasures of warm weather.

May 6 •

April 2025

RECS #36: a homey Chinese restaurant in Cobble Hill, “The Pitt,” and a novel of cruel decisions.

Apr 15 •

A Nostalgic Pasta Recipe

RECS #35: A couple nights in Orlando, “Her,” and learning to like my solitude.

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Another Half Marathon

RECS #34: Carbo-loading, a sweeping novel, and the formula for the perfect day.

Mar 18 •

February 2025

A Month-long Celebration

RECS #33: Anniversaries, birthdays, and parties for no reason. Yes, please.

Feb 25 •

A Candlelit Meal at Stissing House

RECS #32: Our quick trip to the Catskills.

Feb 12 •

January 2025

Wading Into Oscars Season

RECS #31: The businesses fighting loneliness, a Spanish feast at MyMoon, and a very short ode to clean sheets.

Jan 31 •

In Praise of Winter Citrus

RECS #30: More Edith Wharton, "Slow Horses" and spy novels, and attempts at finding balance.

Jan 23 •

Some Resources for L.A.

A list of places to donate time, money, and goods. Plus: some other thoughts on being away home.

Jan 13 •

My Favorite Breakfasts in LA

RECS #29: "Hamnet," Khruangbin, and "The Brutalist."

Jan 7 •

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