About me

A North Carolina native living in and eating my way around San Francisco. I am a food/movie/music/book/political snob.

How I learned to cook

I have to give props to Miss Rachel Ray of the Food Network. Thirty-minute Meals was my informal culinary instruction.

Other interests

writing, psychology, tennis, movies, music, books

Favorite chefs

Gordon Ramsey (My hero), Phillipe Gardelle (San Francisco)

Favorite restaurants

Chapeau!, Restaurant Clementine, Sotto Mare, KK Cafe, Tawan's Thai Food, The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco. One day I hope to make the pilgrimage to the French Laundry in Yountville, CA.

Favorite ethnic foods

Everything

Favorite ingredients

Fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, seeds, nuts. I love it all.

Jeremy Crittenden