mess en place.

observer brings explains this new phenomenon of "urbane tomboys"-- since arriving at school i've slowly fallen into this category... 

this is kinda old but it's a photo gallery from nytimes magazine of chef's tattoos. 

speaking of chef's with tattoos--i came across this casting call...weird. (and seriously, why's it have to be a dude?)

and if you live, or eat in nyc--check this out and search your fave restaurant ... it's kinda disturbing..