@ Moma.

NYC Half-marathon in March, Half-IM Hawaii in June, NYC Olympic Tri in July, Ironman NYC in August and Ironman Mexico in November.

And some cool new gear too.

French brioche.

http://www.marmiton.org/pratique/techniques-culinaires-video-cuisine_pate-a-brioche.aspx

Dinner at Alinea. Perfect ending to a awesome w/e in Chicago.

Do I think Alinea is the best restaurant in the US? For the sheer wit of the presentations and the brilliance of the flavors, I believe it is unsurpassed on this side of the Atlantic. Thanks Francois for the advice.

… is nice. But nothing beats New York’s.

Don’t be afraid of VIX.