HUNGRY GERALD

HG had a simple memorable meal last night. What made it happen was the visit (by auto and ferry) by daughter Lesley Riva and granddaughter Sofia Riva, to HG’s daughter, Victoria Freeman, and her husband Marc Meyer’s Long Island (the Hamptons) vacation home. The Rivas had a warm welcome and a  sumptuous meal prepared by Marc Meyer, renowned farm-to-table chef. (Marc and Vicki are partners in the group that owns and runs five popular New York restaurants founded by Marc and Vicki–Shukette, Shuka, Vic’s, Cookshop and Rosie’s). One of my favorite dishes–Brandade–the creamy garlicky salt cod, potato, olive oil puree. (The salt cod gets many soaks in cold water before cooking). Marc’s Brandade is perfectly balanced in terms of texture and taste–better than any Brandade HG ever tasted in Paris. Heavenly. Thughtful Marc, knowing HG tastes, packed a large container for Lesley to bring to HG in Central Falls, RI. HG had a large bowl last night topped with an egg poached by BSK  Wow!!  A zillion thanks, Marc. This was preceded by an excellent starter of pickled herring and onions. Drank Pilsener beer and was happy.