Alison Pearlman
@alisonpearlman.bsky.social
Alison Pearlman is The Eye in Dining, an art historian who writes about restaurant design and experience. Get The Eye in Dining newsletter: https://theeyeindining.substack.com/
The restaurant = the city + the home. A meditation on restaurant design, just out on my Substack (free for subscribers). Link in bio.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The restaurant = the city + the home. A meditation on restaurant design, just out on my Substack (free for subscribers). Link in bio.
The final episode is live!
Binge all 6 if you dare, or just check the addendum on this one for additional insight into @claudeai ‘s sourcing m.o. Link in bio. Free to subscribe.
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Binge all 6 if you dare, or just check the addendum on this one for additional insight into @claudeai ‘s sourcing m.o. Link in bio. Free to subscribe.
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#substacknewsletter #genai #ai #fiction #scriptwriting #authorsofinstagram #smartcasualbook #maywesuggestbook
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The final episode is live!
Binge all 6 if you dare, or just check the addendum on this one for additional insight into @claudeai ‘s sourcing m.o. Link in bio. Free to subscribe.
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#substacknewsletter #genai #ai #fiction #scriptwriting #authorsofinstagram #smartcasualbook #maywesuggestbook
Binge all 6 if you dare, or just check the addendum on this one for additional insight into @claudeai ‘s sourcing m.o. Link in bio. Free to subscribe.
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#substacknewsletter #genai #ai #fiction #scriptwriting #authorsofinstagram #smartcasualbook #maywesuggestbook
New one out now!
Link in bio for free subscription to this miniseries and my other writings on restaurant design and experience; occasionally art, writing, and broader trends in design.
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#ai #claudeai #scriptwriting #chefs #restaurants #fiction #genai #substack #contemporaryart #design #writing
Link in bio for free subscription to this miniseries and my other writings on restaurant design and experience; occasionally art, writing, and broader trends in design.
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#ai #claudeai #scriptwriting #chefs #restaurants #fiction #genai #substack #contemporaryart #design #writing
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New one out now!
Link in bio for free subscription to this miniseries and my other writings on restaurant design and experience; occasionally art, writing, and broader trends in design.
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#ai #claudeai #scriptwriting #chefs #restaurants #fiction #genai #substack #contemporaryart #design #writing
Link in bio for free subscription to this miniseries and my other writings on restaurant design and experience; occasionally art, writing, and broader trends in design.
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#ai #claudeai #scriptwriting #chefs #restaurants #fiction #genai #substack #contemporaryart #design #writing
My hunch about Claude.ai’s source material verified (circumstantially) in episode 4. Binge from the beginning on my Substack. Link in bio.
#aia#generativeaia#claudeaia#chefsf#restaurantst#foodfilml#scriptwritingn#anthropici#authorshipip
#aia#generativeaia#claudeaia#chefsf#restaurantst#foodfilml#scriptwritingn#anthropici#authorshipip
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My hunch about Claude.ai’s source material verified (circumstantially) in episode 4. Binge from the beginning on my Substack. Link in bio.
#aia#generativeaia#claudeaia#chefsf#restaurantst#foodfilml#scriptwritingn#anthropici#authorshipip
#aia#generativeaia#claudeaia#chefsf#restaurantst#foodfilml#scriptwritingn#anthropici#authorshipip
Episode 2 of my weekly miniseries is out now! Hot of the “presses” of my Substack.
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#ai #scriptwriting #aicollaboration #chefs #restaurants #finedining #restaurantindustry #claudeai #fiction
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#ai #scriptwriting #aicollaboration #chefs #restaurants #finedining #restaurantindustry #claudeai #fiction
September 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Episode 2 of my weekly miniseries is out now! Hot of the “presses” of my Substack.
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#ai #scriptwriting #aicollaboration #chefs #restaurants #finedining #restaurantindustry #claudeai #fiction
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#ai #scriptwriting #aicollaboration #chefs #restaurants #finedining #restaurantindustry #claudeai #fiction
Episode 1 is out! Inspired by the 1981 film, ‘My Dinner with Andre,’ this miniseries investigates the conversational habits and sourcing of a chatbot
To find out what happens, and what I learn, subscribe to my free Substack. Link in bio.
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#ai #playwriting #chefs #claudeai #anthropic #author #chefs
To find out what happens, and what I learn, subscribe to my free Substack. Link in bio.
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#ai #playwriting #chefs #claudeai #anthropic #author #chefs
September 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Episode 1 is out! Inspired by the 1981 film, ‘My Dinner with Andre,’ this miniseries investigates the conversational habits and sourcing of a chatbot
To find out what happens, and what I learn, subscribe to my free Substack. Link in bio.
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#ai #playwriting #chefs #claudeai #anthropic #author #chefs
To find out what happens, and what I learn, subscribe to my free Substack. Link in bio.
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#ai #playwriting #chefs #claudeai #anthropic #author #chefs
I introduce my upcoming fictional mini-series, a conversation with Claude.ai in which it pretends to be an internationally renowned chef in interview for a profile in the New Yorker. Link to my Substack in bio.
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#ai #claudeai #playwriting #generativeai #mydinnerwithandre #chatbots #restaurants
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#ai #claudeai #playwriting #generativeai #mydinnerwithandre #chatbots #restaurants
August 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I introduce my upcoming fictional mini-series, a conversation with Claude.ai in which it pretends to be an internationally renowned chef in interview for a profile in the New Yorker. Link to my Substack in bio.
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#ai #claudeai #playwriting #generativeai #mydinnerwithandre #chatbots #restaurants
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#ai #claudeai #playwriting #generativeai #mydinnerwithandre #chatbots #restaurants
Hot off the presses! Link to subscribe—for free—in bio. The newsletter focuses on restaurant design + experience; occasionally art + design.
August 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hot off the presses! Link to subscribe—for free—in bio. The newsletter focuses on restaurant design + experience; occasionally art + design.
Two exciting recent acquisitions: As a lover of pierogi, social histories + outstanding book titles, ‘The Pierogi Problem’ beckons. So does ‘We Started a Nightclub.’ Which reconnects me with my earlier writing on the NY art world of the 80s.
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#booksky #culinaryhistory #newyorkhistory #clubscene
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#booksky #culinaryhistory #newyorkhistory #clubscene
August 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Two exciting recent acquisitions: As a lover of pierogi, social histories + outstanding book titles, ‘The Pierogi Problem’ beckons. So does ‘We Started a Nightclub.’ Which reconnects me with my earlier writing on the NY art world of the 80s.
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#booksky #culinaryhistory #newyorkhistory #clubscene
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#booksky #culinaryhistory #newyorkhistory #clubscene
New one out today from my Substack. Check it out! Subscriptions are free. Unless there is urgent news, posts no more often than every two weeks. Link in bio.
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#substack #writing #newsletter #art #museums #lacma #nortonsimonmuseum #gettymuseum #artcriticism #lamoca #culturalhistory #author
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#substack #writing #newsletter #art #museums #lacma #nortonsimonmuseum #gettymuseum #artcriticism #lamoca #culturalhistory #author
August 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New one out today from my Substack. Check it out! Subscriptions are free. Unless there is urgent news, posts no more often than every two weeks. Link in bio.
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#substack #writing #newsletter #art #museums #lacma #nortonsimonmuseum #gettymuseum #artcriticism #lamoca #culturalhistory #author
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#substack #writing #newsletter #art #museums #lacma #nortonsimonmuseum #gettymuseum #artcriticism #lamoca #culturalhistory #author
Word is out. Index released the long-awaited re-assessment of “critical” art + culture. In his no-bulls;&)”t, yet densely lyrical style, Richard Milazzo collects a career of unruly insights, from decades on the art-world inside, into one audacious volume.
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#booksky #artcriticism #contemporaryart
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#booksky #artcriticism #contemporaryart
August 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Word is out. Index released the long-awaited re-assessment of “critical” art + culture. In his no-bulls;&)”t, yet densely lyrical style, Richard Milazzo collects a career of unruly insights, from decades on the art-world inside, into one audacious volume.
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#booksky #artcriticism #contemporaryart
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#booksky #artcriticism #contemporaryart
My new Substack post is out. Please consider a free subscription. No spam.
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#ai #chefs #restaurants #robots #nextrestaurant #alinea #grantachatz #dubairestaurant #woohoorestaurant #chicago
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#ai #chefs #restaurants #robots #nextrestaurant #alinea #grantachatz #dubairestaurant #woohoorestaurant #chicago
July 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My new Substack post is out. Please consider a free subscription. No spam.
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#ai #chefs #restaurants #robots #nextrestaurant #alinea #grantachatz #dubairestaurant #woohoorestaurant #chicago
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#ai #chefs #restaurants #robots #nextrestaurant #alinea #grantachatz #dubairestaurant #woohoorestaurant #chicago
This just out. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter, The Eye in Dining, for free. Link in bio.
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#michelin3stars #michelinguide #chefs #restaurants #substack #newsletter #somnirestaurant #aitorzabala #providencela #michaelcimarusti
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#michelin3stars #michelinguide #chefs #restaurants #substack #newsletter #somnirestaurant #aitorzabala #providencela #michaelcimarusti
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This just out. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter, The Eye in Dining, for free. Link in bio.
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#michelin3stars #michelinguide #chefs #restaurants #substack #newsletter #somnirestaurant #aitorzabala #providencela #michaelcimarusti
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#michelin3stars #michelinguide #chefs #restaurants #substack #newsletter #somnirestaurant #aitorzabala #providencela #michaelcimarusti
I don’t often get sundaes, but signing w @universitynevadapress 4 Meet Me at the West Beach Cafe: Art, Restaurants, and the Rebirth of L.A. is a good excuse.
My favorite: honeycomb w honeyed almonds + whipped cream @vanleeuwenicecream
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#publishing #authors #losangeles #culturalhistory #booksky
My favorite: honeycomb w honeyed almonds + whipped cream @vanleeuwenicecream
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#publishing #authors #losangeles #culturalhistory #booksky
July 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I don’t often get sundaes, but signing w @universitynevadapress 4 Meet Me at the West Beach Cafe: Art, Restaurants, and the Rebirth of L.A. is a good excuse.
My favorite: honeycomb w honeyed almonds + whipped cream @vanleeuwenicecream
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#publishing #authors #losangeles #culturalhistory #booksky
My favorite: honeycomb w honeyed almonds + whipped cream @vanleeuwenicecream
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#publishing #authors #losangeles #culturalhistory #booksky
Hot off the presses! For this and other writings on art, restaurants, and Los Angeles, subscribe to my free Substack newsletter. Link in bio.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Hot off the presses! For this and other writings on art, restaurants, and Los Angeles, subscribe to my free Substack newsletter. Link in bio.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The book's what, why + who-will-publish detailed in my free Substack newsletter.
“.... adds new insight to histories of art, food, and Los Angeles while bringing this heady time and place, akin to Paris in the 1920s, to life.”
Link in bio.
#books #authors #culturalhistory #1980s #booksky
“.... adds new insight to histories of art, food, and Los Angeles while bringing this heady time and place, akin to Paris in the 1920s, to life.”
Link in bio.
#books #authors #culturalhistory #1980s #booksky
June 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The book's what, why + who-will-publish detailed in my free Substack newsletter.
“.... adds new insight to histories of art, food, and Los Angeles while bringing this heady time and place, akin to Paris in the 1920s, to life.”
Link in bio.
#books #authors #culturalhistory #1980s #booksky
“.... adds new insight to histories of art, food, and Los Angeles while bringing this heady time and place, akin to Paris in the 1920s, to life.”
Link in bio.
#books #authors #culturalhistory #1980s #booksky
I have an abiding interest in where is the line between speculative nonfiction + fiction. Mark Swartz’s The Music Never Died seems to ride it. Intrigued.
#speculativenonfiction #newfiction #musichistory #culturalhistory #books #versechoruspress #markswartz #themusicneverdiedbook #booksky
#speculativenonfiction #newfiction #musichistory #culturalhistory #books #versechoruspress #markswartz #themusicneverdiedbook #booksky
June 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I have an abiding interest in where is the line between speculative nonfiction + fiction. Mark Swartz’s The Music Never Died seems to ride it. Intrigued.
#speculativenonfiction #newfiction #musichistory #culturalhistory #books #versechoruspress #markswartz #themusicneverdiedbook #booksky
#speculativenonfiction #newfiction #musichistory #culturalhistory #books #versechoruspress #markswartz #themusicneverdiedbook #booksky
Another worthwhile read from Aeon. This thoughtful essay explores (in all media) writers' reliance on the Aristotelian + Freytag-ian arc. I wonder if there is also a bio-evolutionary explanation for its pervasiveness (as for play).
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#storytelling #narratives #writing #authorscommunity #aeonmag
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#storytelling #narratives #writing #authorscommunity #aeonmag
May 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Another worthwhile read from Aeon. This thoughtful essay explores (in all media) writers' reliance on the Aristotelian + Freytag-ian arc. I wonder if there is also a bio-evolutionary explanation for its pervasiveness (as for play).
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#storytelling #narratives #writing #authorscommunity #aeonmag
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#storytelling #narratives #writing #authorscommunity #aeonmag
A concise reminder of Venice (California’s) inimitable appeal and history as a muse for art.
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#veniceheritage #venicebeach #losangeles #authorsofinstagram #urbanhistory #architecturalhistory #collecting #sculpture #felixpeano #veniccehistoricalsociety
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#veniceheritage #venicebeach #losangeles #authorsofinstagram #urbanhistory #architecturalhistory #collecting #sculpture #felixpeano #veniccehistoricalsociety
May 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A concise reminder of Venice (California’s) inimitable appeal and history as a muse for art.
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#veniceheritage #venicebeach #losangeles #authorsofinstagram #urbanhistory #architecturalhistory #collecting #sculpture #felixpeano #veniccehistoricalsociety
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#veniceheritage #venicebeach #losangeles #authorsofinstagram #urbanhistory #architecturalhistory #collecting #sculpture #felixpeano #veniccehistoricalsociety
Braised lamb with sliced noodle @northerncafe.official in San Gabriel, the perfect complement to their fresh and delicate steamed vegetable dumplings. With this soft opening, the #sgv location has launched in fine form!
January 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Braised lamb with sliced noodle @northerncafe.official in San Gabriel, the perfect complement to their fresh and delicate steamed vegetable dumplings. With this soft opening, the #sgv location has launched in fine form!
“Happy Holidays!” screamed the pizza we made last night. “That was fun. Let’s do it again next year.”
#threecheesepizza #sausagepizza #homemadepizza #hapoyholidays #christmasevedinner
#threecheesepizza #sausagepizza #homemadepizza #hapoyholidays #christmasevedinner
December 25, 2024 at 5:45 PM
“Happy Holidays!” screamed the pizza we made last night. “That was fun. Let’s do it again next year.”
#threecheesepizza #sausagepizza #homemadepizza #hapoyholidays #christmasevedinner
#threecheesepizza #sausagepizza #homemadepizza #hapoyholidays #christmasevedinner
First time trying a so-called #dubaichocolate bar. This one, from @charleschoco in San Francisco, turned out to be a pretty great introduction.
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#chocolatebar #holidaycandy #dessert #pistachio #knafeh #stockingstuffers #darkchocolate
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#chocolatebar #holidaycandy #dessert #pistachio #knafeh #stockingstuffers #darkchocolate
December 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM
First time trying a so-called #dubaichocolate bar. This one, from @charleschoco in San Francisco, turned out to be a pretty great introduction.
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#chocolatebar #holidaycandy #dessert #pistachio #knafeh #stockingstuffers #darkchocolate
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#chocolatebar #holidaycandy #dessert #pistachio #knafeh #stockingstuffers #darkchocolate
Delicious Guatemalan @elchurrascochapin
Carne Guisada (the color!); Churrascos Chapin (the marinaded skirt steak a star); tamal c/ puerco; thick warm fresh tortillas. Not shown: Churrasquitos + “chao mein” w/ bread for noodle sandwiches.
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#guatemalanfood #restaurants #losangeles #easthollywood
Carne Guisada (the color!); Churrascos Chapin (the marinaded skirt steak a star); tamal c/ puerco; thick warm fresh tortillas. Not shown: Churrasquitos + “chao mein” w/ bread for noodle sandwiches.
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#guatemalanfood #restaurants #losangeles #easthollywood
December 10, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Delicious Guatemalan @elchurrascochapin
Carne Guisada (the color!); Churrascos Chapin (the marinaded skirt steak a star); tamal c/ puerco; thick warm fresh tortillas. Not shown: Churrasquitos + “chao mein” w/ bread for noodle sandwiches.
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#guatemalanfood #restaurants #losangeles #easthollywood
Carne Guisada (the color!); Churrascos Chapin (the marinaded skirt steak a star); tamal c/ puerco; thick warm fresh tortillas. Not shown: Churrasquitos + “chao mein” w/ bread for noodle sandwiches.
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#guatemalanfood #restaurants #losangeles #easthollywood