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Food & Wine Names Best New Chefs 2010 - April 8, 2010

New York City, April 6, 2010 — At a celebration this week at The Four Seasons Restaurant, Food & Wine Editor in Chief Dana Cowin announced the magazine’s Food & Wine Best New Chefs (BNC) of 2010.

The annual award, …


Malaysian Kitchen: Roti Chanai with Curry Lentil Sauce - April 5, 2010

“Please Join Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Sri Dr. Jamaludin Jarjis for an introduction to Malaysian flavors,” said the invitation to a cooking demonstration at the International Culinary Center in New York City.

These four chefs demonstrated (and we got to sample) …


James Beard 2010 Restaurant Award Nominees - April 2, 2010

The James Beard Foundation recently announced the final nominees for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards for Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Winners will be announced on May 3, 2010 at the gala.

CATEGORY: BEST NEW RESTAURANT A restaurant opened in …


Qdoba Mexican Grill Giving Grub for Giving Blood in April - April 1, 2010

Qdoba Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant known for its fresh and handcrafted cuisine,  announced a “Give Blood. Get Great Grub”  partnership with the American Red Cross — evidence of Qdoba’s ongoing commitment  organizations that positively impact the communities they serve.…

Starbucks Menu Additions - March 30, 2010

Running through airports about to board a plane, I — like most travelers —  grab something to take on-board to eat. I often just grab a cold sandwich at Starbucks.

But now Starbucks offers a choice of hot sandwiches along

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Rizzuto’s in Westport, CT - March 12, 2010

Lucky me!

I met Rizzuto’s publicist for lunch recently at the restaurant located in the Saugatuck section of Westport, and ended up trying many of their delightful and delicious menu items featuring simple ingredients in classic presentations.

We began with …


Pio Pio – A Delicious Bargain - March 3, 2010

Pio Pio — an upper east side Peruvian restaurant specializing in roasted chicken — is one of Manhattan’s true bargains.

Seriously, who would have thunk that an order of Matador Combo ($32) would stuff three with enough leftovers for two …


Tom Colicchio to Host Beer Dinner at MGM Grand at Foxwoods - February 24, 2010

You may know him best as the head judge on Bravo’s popular “Top Chef” television program, but it’s in the kitchen where chef Tom Colicchio truly shines. And the lucky diners who attend the beer dinner at Colicchio’s award-winning Craftsteak …


The Corner in Milford, for Sunday Brunch - February 21, 2010

My friend Diane and I like to catch up over Sunday brunch — generally trying new places but sometimes returning to ones we’ve liked.  We returned to The Corner (Milford, CT) — a cozy place filled with regulars (we know …


2010 James Beard Foundation Awards – Semifinalists - February 19, 2010

The  2010 James Beard Foundation Awards restaurant and chef award semifinalists were announced yesterday. Selected from thousands of online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists represents a wide variety of culinary talent, from legendary chefs and dining destinations in 10 …


Sun Winefest – Wine and Food Event - January 5, 2010

A New England wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31, 2010.

The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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Wine-themed Wedding Events - December 29, 2009

From bachelorette parties and bridal showers to food and wine pairing rehearsal dinners, Grand Cru Classes can design the perfect wedding wine event for you. Certified Wine Educator, Tracy Ellen Kamens, combines her passion for wine, love of teaching, and …

$5 Burger Week at David Burke Prime at Foxwoods - December 25, 2009

Unbeatable Deal Featuring $5 Soups, Salad, Burgers and Desserts!

David Burke Prime at Foxwoods, named “Top Newcomer” in Zagat’s 2009/10 Connecticut Restaurants guide, is offering a special lunchtime $5 burger menu from December 28-31.

Celebrity Chef David Burke and Executive

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Culinary Boot Camp - December 21, 2009

Schenectady County’s first-ever culinary “Boot Camp” will take place January 4-6, 2010. It’s a three-day, two-night culinary workshop, offering food lovers and novices the opportunity to learn classic cooking techniques, taste ingredients, and share experiences with fellow foodies. The …

Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival: The Good and the …. - November 9, 2009

The New York City Wine & Food Festival had more events than a person could attend. I know as I tried. Some were fabulous, some good with one having me note on my calendar, “Skip in 2010.”

Chelsea Market After …


Another 50 Best, Another local success - October 23, 2009

Everyone has their idea of what the best are… It doesn’t even matter the subject is, everyone has their own opinions. Give me the top-10 restaurants in your city, now your state, now your country, now the world. Did any …


New York City Edition: Kolache Mama, A Foodie Grab-And-Go - September 30, 2009

The kolache (kuh-lah-chee) has just literally arrived in the big apple.

The kolache — hoping to be the fast food of foodies — is a fresh-baked dough filled with meats (meaties), vegetables (veggies) and sweets (sweeties). Think challah-type bun, topped …


Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, CT, Worth the Trip - September 29, 2009

Most things change dramatically, but not Farmington’s Hill-Stead Museum.

I first visited the museum many moons ago when doing a story on Connecticut art museums for Yankee magazine’s travel guide. Hill-Stead is a home — 152-acre farmstead built about 1900 …


New Haven Edition: Ibiza Tapas Wine Bar and Cafe, Hamden CT — I Can’t Stay Away - September 10, 2009

Ignacio Blanco always sports a smile. And he should, as he has another hit restaurant:  His new no-reservations tapas and wine bar across from Home Depot in Hamden, CT. It’s easy to drive right past it on Dixwell Avenue, …


New Haven Edition: Luca Ristorante Italiano (Wilton, CT), Worth the Trip - September 8, 2009

My iPhone found Luca Ristorante Italiano — and what a find.

We were on our way to see my childhood friend Nancy Sinacori perform in “Beyond Therapy” at the Carriage House Arts Center in Cranbury Park, Norwalk and decided to …


From Iberia to Latin America: Second Stop Bespoke Restaurant - June 17, 2009

“Where do I get green apple juice?” asked Arturo Franco-Camacho, as he smiled and sliced a green apple before putting it through a juicer. “Simple!”

The rooftop of Bespoke restaurant was the second stop of the From Iberia to Latin …


A New Menu Sampling at 116 Crown (New Haven) - March 20, 2009

When the owner of a restaurant invites you in to sample the new seasonal menu, who could resist? I know I couldn’t.

Not only was I able to try the food, but also their new libations. 116 Crown (the address …


Bespoke’s Arturo Franco-Camacho’s Milk Chocolate Banana Terrine - February 11, 2009

During the Global Tastes Restaurant Tour as part of Sneak Peek Week in New Haven, Arturo Franco-Camacho demonstrated this incredibly easy Banana Terrine.

Seriously — you can make the actual terrine in a few minutes with melted chocolate, …


Chef Denise Appel’s Spring Rolls from Zinc (New Haven) During Sneak Peek Week - February 9, 2009

The first stop on the Slow Food restaurant tour during Sneak Peek Week was at Zinc (964 Chapel Street, New Haven). Denise — a fan of Vietnamese-inspired cooking — demoed her Market Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls with a Peanut Sauce…


New Haven Restaurant Tour: Scoozi’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Mustard Greens - February 5, 2009

Last week during one of  the Sneak Peak Week  for New Haven’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas to be held June 13 to 27 this year, I conducted two restaurant tours to six of New Haven’s top restaurants.

On …


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