May The Stars Light Your Way
Still processing my thoughts from working at the restaurant last night (February 28, 2009) — the last night of Jean-Robert at Pigall’s — and helping the restaurant to close forever. It was an emotional night — from the overwhelming gravity of the situation that this…
Sensational Wine Dinners Wines hosted by Rodney Strong Vineyards Amuse Gueule Sea Scallop, grapefruit, brown butter, crème fraiche Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Jonah Crab, cauliflower, black garlic, saffron & lemon Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006 Atlantic Salmon, rapini, lentils, vanilla & red wine Russian River…
On Sunday, February 15, 2009, I competed in my first solo culinary competition as a member of the American Culinary Federation (“ACF”). I’ve been a member of the ACF for a while now, but have not competed. You may remember that I participated in the…
Hosted by Greg Graziano, owner and winemaker of Granziano Winery, Mendocino, California. Amuse Gueule Trout Roe, salsify, Meyer lemon & tarragon Chenin Blanc Rock Shrimp, avocado, jicama, scallion & yuzu Dolcetto Rosato “Paella” Pinot Noir Roasted Squab, mole, parsnip, white beans & red onion Zinfandel…
From this site comes this week’s Ten on Tuesday: 10 Things On Your To-Do List. In no particular order, mine are (this doesn’t include work-related stuff): Plan and cost-out a menu for a friend Drop off this non-disclosure agreement and check out the facility Reinvigorate…
(thanks to Lifehacker for the screenshot) Now it can be told… After a long period of closed beta, FOOD.COM, an exciting online recipe aggregator and search application can finally be discussed as it enters open beta. This web application — which can retrieve recipes from…
Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors. Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd. Amuse Gueule Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee Langostine; potato, artichoke &…