What’s Up with Pizza These Days?

Today's media review is in response to the amount of press pizza has been getting lately. I love pizza. I've always loved pizza, of all kinds.  But still... I don't get it. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of pizza. I couldn't have been much older than 3 when my father would take me with himContinue reading "What’s Up with Pizza These Days?"

Tuesday’s Top Five – A Day Late

Yesterday (Tuesday) was another final exam day at FCI... the  jury was, as always, quite impressive. Angela Dimino is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to getting the best group of jurors possible for our students. The presence of Craig Koketsu from Park Avenue Summer (and Quality Meats) was a reminder - again -Continue reading "Tuesday’s Top Five – A Day Late"

California Here I Come, Part II

Ever since I bought the tickets I've been thinking more and more about California. It's still 4 weeks away and I'm not one for planning too much in advance, so I'm sure it will sneak up on me soon enough. I'm looking forward to seeing my family (especially my one year old nephew) and my friends,Continue reading "California Here I Come, Part II"

Tuesday’s Top Five – Where Chefs Eat in NYC

It seems that a lot of people are interested in what chefs do on their day off. Most of my chef friends would respond "What day off?" Maybe because even if they have a day off, they often spend it cooking. Days off allow for enough time to visit the farmers' markets, try new ingredients, andContinue reading "Tuesday’s Top Five – Where Chefs Eat in NYC"