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DINER: “The Dry Age” Goes Behind The Scenes At Refuel & The Two Campagnolos

You may have noticed that blogs operated by restaurants tend to lean toward the irredeemably shitty because they’re either a) written by general managers or owners who can’t help but be shamelessly self-promotional, or b) they’re updated only once per epoch. The Dry Age, in contrast, is a breath of fresh air. The new tumblr is a joint effort from the kitchens of Campagnolo, Campagnolo Roma, and Refuel. It’s enjoyably frank (written in cheffish, staccato vernacular), honest, and unconcerned about the delicate sensibilities of customers who might be freaked out by an occasional swear word or a photo of a brain on a cutting board. From stories about collapsed drains at 4am to the deserved glorifying of some of local producers and their ingredients, it just doesn’t feel like a “company” website. Bonus: it’s updated often, which is to say it’s a solid bookmark. Check it out.