tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post6397012402299333121..comments2023-10-09T11:45:33.422-04:00Comments on McDuff's Food & Wine Trail: Early Summer at Talula's TableDavid McDuffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-4581918505551525432008-07-25T11:08:00.000-04:002008-07-25T11:08:00.000-04:00Thanks for reading and commenting, Craig. I too m...Thanks for reading and commenting, Craig. I too miss having them closer to home.David McDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-88351923974388814662008-07-25T08:54:00.000-04:002008-07-25T08:54:00.000-04:00We loved eating at the Chef's table and talking to...We loved eating at the Chef's table and talking to Amy and Brian!<BR/>Still wish they were in Philly!<BR/><BR/>Craig<BR/>www.roundtownsound.com<BR/>www.lighthouserestorations.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-79342398840456152832008-07-23T16:34:00.000-04:002008-07-23T16:34:00.000-04:00Indeed, Franz. Indeed. I'll have the wine notes ...Indeed, Franz. Indeed. I'll have the wine notes posted soon.David McDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-74956633291273931462008-07-22T19:47:00.000-04:002008-07-22T19:47:00.000-04:00That's funny. I didn't know the Web had fact polic...That's funny. I didn't know the Web had fact police. Anyway, yet another staggeringly great meal at Talula's. I enjoyed the food and drink almost as much as the company. While I am not yet a very mean old guy, I am moving in that direction. I view with increasing distaste those guests who can leave an inch or so of good wine in their glasses. Happily, at the end of this particular feast, not a drop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-42367275003448240082008-07-22T10:24:00.000-04:002008-07-22T10:24:00.000-04:00Nat,I have no response for your very kind words ot...Nat,<BR/>I have no response for your very kind words other than to say thanks. It was my pleasure, indeed, to share the meal with you, Maggie and Franz.<BR/><BR/>And to my Anonymous editor,<BR/>Thanks for the correction. The main post has been duly corrected. For those just stopping by and digging into the comments, I had originally cited Franz as a current writer at <I>SI</I> and an occasional contributor to <I>Portfolio</I>.David McDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-82945120151608114712008-07-22T09:34:00.001-04:002008-07-22T09:34:00.001-04:00Nice post. One small correction: Franz Lidz is a C...Nice post. One small correction: Franz Lidz is a Contributing Editor at Conde Nast Portfolio. He's actually on staff, writes for the magazine and a bi-weekly column. He left Sports Illustrated in 2007 after 27 years as a senior writer at the magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017457764988110566.post-39831828523149349962008-07-22T09:34:00.000-04:002008-07-22T09:34:00.000-04:00Great post Dave! I can't think of too many people ...Great post Dave! I can't think of too many people who, with words, can make me feel as though I'm experiencing this meal all over again. The photos, naturally, are great as well. I especially like the shot of the Snapper Crudo-my favorite dish of the night...or was it the squab...? I've been fortunate enough to dine at the big table a couple of times, but being in the company of Bryan, Amy, and staff in the thick of it definitely heightens the experience. Sharing it with you and the Lidz's made it that much more a treat! <BR/>There's an Italian word that comes to mind, which applies both to the Talula's gang and yourself-<BR/>Sprezzatura-the art of effortless mastery.<BR/><BR/>Cheers! NatNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171903477539855891noreply@blogger.com