A Hole in the Head

A Hole in the Head is a collection of true stories, opinions and observations from 24 years in the hospitality industry. It's about food, foodies, food professionals, and the restaurant life. It's about how we eat today, and how we think and talk about it, and why we seem to be thinking and talking about it so damned much more than ever before.

A Hole in the Head

Aug 10

Aug 10 I'm taking a break

Charlie Pym

but it's almost over.

Jul 14

Jul 14 ROI

Charlie Pym

A shady deal yields great returns. But is it worth it?

Jul 7

Jul 7 The Lion's Share

Charlie Pym

The critic makes an indecent proposal

Jun 30

Jun 30 The Critic at Large

Charlie Pym

A brand new restaurant, a familiar guest, and half a goddamn nervous breakdown

Jun 23

Jun 23 Proud, Pea-studded Mound

Charlie Pym

A tortured poet, a timeless phrase, a chimichanga, and a critic's soul laid bare

Jun 11
Jun 11 NOW YOU TALK: Guests Behaving Badly

Charlie Pym

Restaurant workers share stories of their worst encounters

Jun 9

Jun 9 Everybody Must Be Stoned

Charlie Pym

From the series "SEX, DRUGS & ESCAROLE: Backstage at your favorite restaurant"

May 26

May 26 The Customer Is Always Right, with the Following Exceptions:

Charlie Pym

Aug 10 I'm taking a break

but it's almost over.

Jul 14 ROI

A shady deal yields great returns. But is it worth it?

Jul 7 The Lion's Share

The critic makes an indecent proposal

Jun 30 The Critic at Large

A brand new restaurant, a familiar guest, and half a goddamn nervous breakdown

Jun 23 Proud, Pea-studded Mound

A tortured poet, a timeless phrase, a chimichanga, and a critic's soul laid bare

Jun 11
Jun 11 NOW YOU TALK: Guests Behaving Badly

Restaurant workers share stories of their worst encounters

Jun 9 Everybody Must Be Stoned

From the series "SEX, DRUGS & ESCAROLE: Backstage at your favorite restaurant"

May 26 The Customer Is Always Right, with the Following Exceptions:

Cherished memories of a few of the guests who taught us right from wrong

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