because marion asked me to

some the tastiest and well-crafted meals i've had recently:

Judas Goat
- where: located next to Salt in Blood Alley
- what: spanish tapas
- who: chef Lee Humphries of the Long Table Series
- must try: scallop tartare with pork rinds
- of note: it's a tiny 24 person joint so make reservations

Bao Bei
- where: 163 Keefer St, Chinatown (across from Floata)
- what: modern asian food
- who: Tannis Ling (a bartender) from Chambar
- must try: Mantou steamed buns with braised short rib
- of note: Tannis went to Taiwan and Hong Kong to research recipes from her family to incorporate into the menu

Acme Cafe
- where: 51 West Hastings Street (beside Famous Meats)
- what: modern diner
- who: Alan and Peggy Hoffman
- must try: brunch
- of note: Alan is a photographer and his gorgeous photos line the walls


*B took the photo above of me at the Acme Cafe while i was excitedly figuring out veggie seed plantings

another criterion worth your time

jeanne dielman
directed by chantal akerman

released in 1976, this film deserved to become a criterion selection. here are the highlights:
- 201 minutes long
- minimal dialogue
- looooooong takes
- the minutiae of a french housewife during the 1970s

but that's just the setup because SHIT HAPPENS that will blow your mind.

another interesting thing of note, the director was only 25 when she made this masterpiece. WTF! if that was my debut feature, i wouldn't bother making more films because coming up with something better would be très difficile.

the extra features on the criterion give lots of insight into the difficulties that the young director faced with her more experienced actor.

you will love this film if you also loved:
- Hunger by Steve McQueen
- any movie by Tsai Ming Liang
- Morvern Caller
- Vagabond by Agnes Varda

you can rent this film from Happy Bat on Main Street or borrow it from Rob.