This week: Sam Talbot, the powerhouse chef behind Imperial No. Nine at the Mondrian SoHo, dished on his morning routine.
Q: What’s your favorite breakfast to make when you’re in a rush versus when you have some time?
A: My absolute favorite breakfast — whether I’m rushing out or spending the morning reading the paper — is of scrambled eggs with almond milk and stracchino cheese.
Q: Do you hit local markets in the mornings?
A: On Wednesday and Friday mornings, I hit the Union Square market – they have tons of great farmers there, but without the weekend crowds. On weekends, I’ll go to the Sheridan Square farmers’ market. This past week, I saw the first concord grapes come in, and I’m excited to bring some back to the kitchen soon.
Q: Do you ever go to a regular old grocery store in the morning?
A: I’m definitely no market snob. I’ll hit up big grocery stores, farmer’s markets and local bodegas in my ’hood.
Q: You’re an avid surfer. Do you hit the a.m. waves now that summer’s over?
A: I surf as far into the fall as I can get away with – usually until it’s freezing out.
Q: Do your two dogs play into your morning routine?
A: My mornings really revolve around my dogs Tank and Stella – the loves of my life.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 25: Wrestling and hockey state championships On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay recap all the state wrestling action from Albany this past weekend, plus Jared Valluzzi has the ice hockey championship results from Binghamton.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 25: Wrestling and hockey state championships On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay recap all the state wrestling action from Albany this past weekend, plus Jared Valluzzi has the ice hockey championship results from Binghamton.
