Feeding a Yen

Calvin Trillin embarks on humorous culinary adventures, celebrating local specialties over upscale dining. His journey takes him from savoring fried marlin in Barbados to reminiscing about Kansas City's barbecue. He seeks out authentic fish tacos and partakes in a "boudin blitzkrieg" in Louisiana, highlighting the regional love for spicy sausages. In New York, he attempts to entice his daughters back with the city's iconic bagels. This collection showcases Trillin's wit and passion for food, earning him the title of "our funniest food writer" from New York magazine.