There are two gastronomic institutions that I am mourning today. First, the loss of the grand food and culture periodical Gourmet, and second, the anniversary of the passing of one of the best food writers ever, R.W. “Johnny” Apple, Jr. I was too stunned yesterday to write about the passing of Gourmet magazine. Gourmet was my first “food porn”ContinueContinue reading “Honoring the Past”
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Living Legends, Part III
Today is the second (and last) day of the New York Culinary Experience 2009 at FCI. It’s been an amazing event so far (and promises to get better before it’s over)! There has been a mix of high-profile chefs, new and old through the kitchens this weekend. I’ve noticed a huge difference in how theseContinueContinue reading “Living Legends, Part III”
Living Legends, Part II
I’ve been working A LOT lately… and I take many an opportunity to complain about that. What I’ve not done enough of in the past several weeks (besides write, of course) is count my blessings. I forget that my “work” would be another person’s fantasy. In fact, hundreds of people are paying a very substantialContinueContinue reading “Living Legends, Part II”
Living Legends, Part I
Jacques Pepin: Recently I had the pleasure of working an event with French Culinary Institute Dean (and beloved television personality) Chef Jacques Pepin. As a chef and administrator at the school, and as an alumna from the days when he was there a lot more often, I’ve had the great pleasure of working near (ifContinueContinue reading “Living Legends, Part I”
Paco Torreblanco at StarChefs
Sorry for the short choppy post. I’m writing on my iPhone from the workshop… Chocolate gilded flowers encapsulated in isomalt packages. Mediterranean sea inspired creations from premium chocolates and edible flowers. The room is full of thrilled followers and amazed newcomers.
Lobster Roll
A weekend way out on Long Island would not be complete without a trip to the Lobster Roll . There are two; one on the north shore in Riverhead and one (aka “LUNCH”) on Route 27 east of Amagansett. Since we are staying in the most adorable cottage with a lovely back deck, we optedContinueContinue reading “Lobster Roll”
Finally, Part II
Ipppudo was wonderful. The problem with a restaurant getting a lot of hype and build up from your friends is that most places rarely live up to the stratospheric expectations. That said. Ippudo was wonderful… Not the mind-blowing experience I was hoping for, but worth the 45 minute wait at the friendly bar while enjoyingContinueContinue reading “Finally, Part II”
Finally!
I’ve been waiting years for this day! Finally, dinner at Ippudo!! Complete with 45 minute wait. Good news is that it’s happy hour. 2 for 1 Sapporo or Kirin!