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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

A Blunt Request

…tongue, and his tongue is razor sharp. When it comes to frank and to the point, he put the “ire” in direct. I have several friends who are unreserved and…

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Muz’s Pancakes

…the baking powder, possibly a combination of the two with the addition of buttermilk. Most pancakes are dull, flavorless and too bread-like. Not Muz’s. I consider myself blessed to have…

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It Ain’t A Party Until Someone Breaks Out A Block Of Cream Cheese

…shallots over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Combine vinegar with cornstarch and stir it into simmering preserves. Remove from the heat and stir in peppers. Cool completely. Top…

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North vs South Weddings

…partnership on Wednesday night at Full Moon, a resort in Big Indian, N.Y. Tim Hughes, a friend from San Francisco, and Randy Schwartz, a friend from Manhattan, led the commitment…

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For the Love of Fish

…have likely come to take for granted. More than 40% of all of America’s rivers and tributaries— from Pennsylvania to Montana, and some in Canada— come together at one point…

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Quicksand

…pine jungle. We saw our fair share of snakes but never— not once— did we come across a patch of quicksand.   I am 53-years old and have travelled to…

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A Fateful Ride

…can also “haul buns” at 90 mph. I made the wiener girls pull up to the drive-though window of the local Lucky Dogs franchise (it’s now a Cane’s chicken tender

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Jet-Fresh Relationships

…have such a commitment to serving fresh fish, that there have been several times over the years that we have had to send someone— a server, an off-duty cook, one…

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Ode to Country Ham

…depth and complexity in the flavor profile. I am no longer interested in a meal that appeals to the lowest common culinary denominator. I want flavor. I want excitement. I…

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