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Robert St. John

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

Father’s Day 2013

…different species of Gulf fish, learned how to cook them, eat them, catch them, and— most of all- how to appreciate the bounty that comes from our Gulf waters. That…

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Life’s Short

…From that moment on, I didn’t let the traditional appetizer-entrée-dessert order of service dictate my dining experience. I’m not sure what it is that makes the appetizer section more attractive…

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Pass the Crackers (and the butter, and the slaw, and the comeback), Please

Appetizers are often the most interesting part of a restaurant menu. I could live in the appetizer section, alone, and often do. There are several reasons for this. Starters are…

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Cooking Competitively

…few. It makes me nervous. I get nervous watching it on television and I certainly get nervous competing. By nature I am an extremely competitive person. I love competition in…

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Repayment

…and it was just the two of us. She made reservations at Commander’s Palace and that meal became one of the first fine-dining meals that made an impression on me….

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The French Laundry

…and Yogurt CHILLED HAAS AVOCADO SOUP Haas Avocadoes, Cilantro Shoots and Espelette Laurent Perrier “Grand Siecle” MV Sparkling Apple Cider, Sonoma Sparkler BEET SORBET with Granny Smith Apples and Black…

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King Cake Bread Pudding

…cream melted in a double boiler. It was a hit from day one, thanks Dickie. White Chocolate Bread Pudding became one of the main recipes I demo’d as I was…

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We’re Number One! (again)

…wound up at www.health.com where Sarah Klein wrote a piece entitled “The 50 Fattiest Foods in the States” where she selected regional high-fat content favorites which represented each of the…

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Expired

…top of the ice cream. Brooks responds, “You’re running a food museum here. It tastes like an orange foot.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SGIHbvcTRc&app=desktop It does get a little confusing as to what is…

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