Friday Foodporn.

You know what I've noticed? Charlottesville restaurants have *really* stepped up their game! Particularly when it comes to getting the word out about their scrumptious offerings. Websites, Facebook, Twitter. I see more and more restaurants jumping in with both feet. Bravo! Little hint guys, create a FAN PAGE, not a profile. And for gosh sakes check your posts and ads for typos. There's one sad little ad I see EVERY week in one of our local papers with the word "dinning" in it. Sigh......

The old cliché of a picture speaking 1,000 words rings true. Two words people: Food. Porn. If you're a great photographer, and you capture a dish in such a way it makes mouths water, guaran-damn-tee you'll get more people in your place. And if you're not a great photographer? Get one. Don't rely on an employee to snap a quick photo with their camera phone. Ever see the food pictures for restaurant ads in the Valu-Pak mailer? Gross.

I love Foodporn. Yep, one word to me. Foodporn. All strung together like a big ol' ribbon of cheese on a pizza. I even subscribe to a website that sends me a daily dose. Why not highlight my local favorites for the masses who might appreciate the ooey-gooey-rich-and-chewy aspects a good foodporn photo can provide. So feast your eyes my friends and begin to salivate like Pavlov's dog. Then race to the phone, or your OpenTable app, to make a reservation. This week's entry comes to us from Zinc Bistro. "Seasonally inspired, locally acquired." Mmmmmmm..........*

 *Happy Birthday Chef Vu!

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BIG NIGHT at The Paramount Theater.

Do you like food movies? Come see what critics consider the BEST one. Big Night, a labor of love for actor/filmmaker Stanley Tucci, tells the story of two Italian brothers (Tucci and Tony Shaloub) attempting to open a restaurant in 1950’s America.

With an all-star cast including: Isabella Rosselini, Campbell Scott, Minnie Driver, Liev Schreiber, Ian Holm, Allison Janney, and Marc Anthony (yep, *that* Marc Anthony).

Come learn what makes a truly great omelette, and fall in love with the music of Louis Prima.

Sunday, April 3, 2011, 3:30pm
The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville
Tickets: $12.00, and include a pre-movie food tasting and discussion.
To benefit The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville.

This just happens to be my very favorite food movie of all time, and I've never seen it on the big screen. I can't wait! Bring on the Timpano...

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