I tend to be an early adapter. When I heard of Plated, I was all over it. What is Plated? Basically, plated is a subscription recipe service. You sign up and they send you two recipes with pre-measured ingredients per … Continue reading →

D’Artagnan may be not just the best supplier of delicious meats in the US, they may be one of the best scavanger hut/challenge organizers. D’Artagnan’s Duckathlon was simply, awesome! What is the Duckathlon? A competition where none other than NYC’s … Continue reading →

 Chef John Schenk, who is known for his intensive knowledge of meat and steaks, joined the BR Guest Hospitality Group to direct culinary operations, including the New York City and Las Vegas locations. He’s certainly made his mark. In 2004 … Continue reading →

I consider myself to be quite a lucky lady. I’ve made many chef friends, so whenever I need dining recommendations, I simply ask them. After all, who better than a chef would know where to eat. I had met Chef … Continue reading →

If you’ve read my other France posts from these months, you now realize it is quite possible to eat at Michelin starred restaurants without breaking the bank (most of my tips are here). The key is having a place with … Continue reading →

An analysis of British based celebrity chefs published in Scientific & Academic Publishing (SAP), an Open-Access publisher of journals, revealed that most British celebrity chefs’ recipes contained excessive amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, sugars and salt. “The majority of … Continue reading →

My good friend Blanca is an ardent admirer of Todd English’s food, so when I heard he had a food event organized at his restaurant (Ca Va) I jumped on the opportunity to taste his food. Ca Va, located at … Continue reading →

Psy, the south Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer known for his videos, performances and hit single “Gangnam Style,” is searching for a personal chef (maybe one of these Psy inspired restaurants should apply). Psy’s global search is being conducted … Continue reading →

The good people at the Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen claim to investigate old and new raw materials and techniques, and develop knowledge and ideas for the Nordic region and the world. But we would have never dreamed slicing open … Continue reading →

And you may ask yourself, where is that large automobile? Sorry..”One in a Lifetime” was the first song I heard today. But you may ask yourself how we are able to afford Michelin starred restaurants so often when we travel. … Continue reading →

You and I both know the Michelin Star system is severely broken. We’ve all spent way too much money on three star Michelin restaurants that left us hungry, disappointed, and a little bit in debt. However, sometimes…they do get things … Continue reading →

Lyon, Paul Bocuse, & Les Halles…can there be any question as to why Lyon is the culinary capital of France? Do yourself a favor; next time you go to France (or heck, if you have never been to France), schedule … Continue reading →

Publishers Weekly’s Mark Rotella explores what makes a best selling cookbook, the demographics of who’s buying, and current cookbook trends, among other topics. Not surprisingly, as Rotella illustrates, among the prominent components for successful cookbook sales is having appeared on … Continue reading →

I will admit that Le Jean Moulin was my 2nd choice for lunch on this date. I had originally planned to visit L’Ourson Qui Boit because I had heard that the chef uses Japanese influences in his cooking. I’m kind … Continue reading →

Each year, the French Chef association, Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, gathers in France. Members from all over the world get together to talk secret Master Chef stuff, and to introduce the year’s new members. The meeting took place in Lyon, France … Continue reading →

One of the perks of being in this industry is that you make some great friends with great connections. Upon arriving in France, Chef Claude Godard of Jeanne & Gaston suggested I dine at Chef Olivier Pager’s L’Ame Soeur. Chef … Continue reading →

NBC has has picked up Food Fighters, a reality competition show from content creator Electus. The new reality program, hosted by Travel Channel personality Adam Richman, pits amateur cooks against professional chefs. “Food Fighters combines compelling competition and game show … Continue reading →

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.8 out of 5 stars Forget Jagger & Tyler. Bocuse is the real rock star. At 87 years old (he was born February 11, 1926) he does it like no one can. Think  three-Michelin-starred restaurants, … Continue reading →

As the battle between major international carriers to attract more business and first class passengers escalates, some airlines have intensified efforts to improve menus and even hired top Michelin stared chefs to create alluring dishes. But the challenges for chefs … Continue reading →

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.0 out of 5 stars Gordon Ramsay is not just “f-this” and “what are you an f’in idiot?!”. There’s a reason he climbed to fame. The man is talented, and usually when he is … Continue reading →

Last year, the Copenhagen restaurant Noma, was voted the best restaurant in the world for the third consecutive year. Dinner for two at the restaurant can cost upwards of $900 with wine. But according to the Copenhagen Post, 67 guests … Continue reading →

In 2009, Hervé This, the so-called founder of molecular gastronomy, along with celebrated French chef Pierre Gagnaire, claimed to have created the world’s first entirely synthetic gourmet dish. The dish? Jelly balls in apple and lemon flavors and a lobster … Continue reading →

Top Chef All-Stars winner, Richard Blais has been working on his burger concept for a few years. Taking burger recipes from all across the US.    As an owner and chef of the modern hamburger join, FLIP Burger Boutique, he’s … Continue reading →

Sometimes being in the F&B (FAB) business is weird, fun, tiring, ridiculous and painful. I thought I’d articulate a few experiences with some animated gifs. Chefs New dish given to a customer that the manager hates.   Line Cook telling … Continue reading →

Some people are born into their careers. Some are gifted to them by wiser sages. Anthony was part the latter though recently has merged into some of the first. His shows A Cook’s Tour, No Reservations, the Layover, and the … Continue reading →

Guy Fieri’s food empire recently expanded with the opening of his new Times Square restaurant, “Guy’s American Kitchen And Bar.” But Fieri, the well-known face on the Food Network as the host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” a U.S. travelogue … Continue reading →

Anthony Michael “Tony” Bourdain (born June 25, 1956) is an US chef, writer, and television personality. He wrote his memoir in 2000 called Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.  Following the success of the book he hosted televison travel … Continue reading →

Who is Eddie Huang? Restaurant: Baohaus Lives: New York, NY Education: B.A. from Rollins College; J.D. from Cardozo School of Law Love life: Single (check out the Miami episode 1) Nastiest thing He’s ever eaten: “Pork-pizza thing at Kittichai. Disgusting.” … Continue reading →

Meals On Wheels, one of my favorite NGOs, originally began in Great Britain during the Blitz, when many people lost their homes and were unable to cook and prepare their own food. Today in the U.S., Meals On Wheels is … Continue reading →

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.2 out of 5 stars Eddie is getting ready to take the baton from Anthony Bourdain and make us proud. If you’re not familiar with Eddie Huang, you are doing yourself a disservice. This … Continue reading →

Chef Bernard Loiseau was once a favorite with the late French president François Mitterrand. In fact, Loiseau was at one time France’s most celebrated chef. Robert de Niro would drop in for Loiseau’s signature dish of frog’s legs with garlic … Continue reading →

I recently had the chance to interview famed Chef Gaston Acurio. He is the man responsible for the Astrid y Gaston Empire, numerous cookbooks, and putting Peruvian Cuisine on the map. We met at his New York restaurant, La Mar … Continue reading →

When I was invited to dine at FireBird, I was not expecting much. The area is known for sub-par restaurants with Prix-Fixe theater menus. I could not have been more wrong. FireBird is lovely in every sense of the word. … Continue reading →

For those still in doubt about the ever widening gap between the rich and poor, consider this: two months ago, foodstamp usage surged by the most in one year to a new all time record of 47.1 million. Meanwhile in … Continue reading →

When a Michelin starred chef lavishes McDonald’s with praise, something very peculiar is simmering in someone’s skillet somewhere. “I’m lovin’ it,” Pierre Koffmann said after tasting a baguette sandwich at a McDonald’s in Paris. “If I was hungry walking by, … Continue reading →

After careful review, we assembled five of the most bizarre food related crimes of 2012. The nature of the crimes range from amusing embarrassment to macabre tales we thought only Stephen King could summons from his wickedly lively imagination. 5) … Continue reading →

Wow…you really procrastinate. Nah, you just do your research before making any significant choices, like where to end 2012. If the restaurants on our first and second list didn’t make the cut, then, perhaps these will. Aliseo: 665 Vanderbilt Ave – … Continue reading →

Living in an Italian-American neighborhood introduced me to many delightful culinary experiences. Nutella, homemade garage Zinfandel, and the Feast of the Seven Fishes. I always thought this was an Italian tradition, but it really isn’t (sort of). Yes, it is … Continue reading →

In a very “alternate world” kind of way, an Iron Chef will be judging Miss Universe. Yup, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto will be judging the next Miss Universe pageant. Funny. I thought I knew a lot about Mr. Morimoto…but I … Continue reading →

If you called all the restaurants on my first list and they were already booked, no need to cry. These restaurants also have some amazing offers for the holiday. Barraca: 81 Greenwich Avenue – Greenwich Village -  Chef Jesus Nunez … Continue reading →