Blueberry crumble pie at Pearl Oyster Bar

2008 Highlights

by Celia Sin-Tien Cheng
December 18, 2008

Here are some inspirations — both edible and otherwise — from 2008.

Warm wishes and happy holidays to you and your loved ones!


OUTSTANDING DINING EXPERIENCES
The Inn At Little Washington
Palladio
11 Madison Park
Chanterelle



OLD & NEW FAVORITES
Naya
Omen
Cafe Asean
Matsugen
Sfoglia
Katsuhama
Wallse
Ravagh Persian Grill



BAKED GOODS
Joyce Bakeshop
Whimsy & Spice
Amai Tea & Bake House [CLOSED]



CHOCOLATES
verē
Mast Brothers Chocolate



BOOKS
Chanterelle: The Story and Recipes of a Restaurant Classic
by David Waltuck & Andrew Friedman
(The Taunton Press, 2008)

Chanterelle cookbook cover

Photography Credit: Maria Robledo



The Laws of Simplicity
by John Maeda
(The MIT Press, 2006)

The Laws of Simplicity book jacket



EXHIBITS
Take Your Time
Olafur Eliasson Exhibit at the MoMA
(April 20–June 30, 2008)



Pulse Park
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Exhibit in Madison Square Park
(October 24 – November 17, 2008)



MOVIES

Still Life
directed by Zhang Ke Jia
(2006)



Man on Wire
directed by James Marsh
(2008)



Wall-E
directed by Andrew Stanton
(2008)

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