Paris, Texas is good. Homesick Texan is even better.

Gorgeous textures, rich lighting, quirky love story, odd (but lovable) characters, and sensual details in the forefront of every shot. More than anything, this movie makes me want to eat.

In honor of Gregg’s favorite holiday, we chose the 1931 Bela Lugosi version of Dracula for Dinner & a Movie this month. The menu was easy, as I drew on the inspiration I gathered (and tasted) when I lived in Hungary many years ago. Happy Halloween, everyone! The Menu I made two big pots of [...]

Gregg is a filmmaker who loves to eat. I’m a food writer who loves movies. Dinner and a movie, the obvious date choice for couples everywhere, is actually woven into the zeitgeist of our lives. Hence, the Communal Table’s new series, Dinner & Movie. Once a month, we’ll pick a favorite movie and I’ll create [...]