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Worst Pizza - March 4, 2010

I’m all about sharing a good resource when I find one.

I never used to understand all the discussion over pizza. There were so many blogs dedicated to the best pizza places, where to find a good slice, etc. It …


Good Housekeeping, Good Food - February 28, 2010

Good Housekeeping, the brand that has been delivering information and advice to readers for nearly 125 years has recently launched the Good Food pantry collection. A line of pantry products that is being produced by Napa Valley company, …


Add Flavor Not Sodium to Food - February 27, 2010

Did you know Americans consume almost twice the recommended limit of salt each day?* In an effort to combat the health risks associated with high-sodium diets, the New York City Health Department recently launched a national initiative to decrease …


Spoonful of Comfort - February 25, 2010

No matter how far away your family and friends are; there is now a way to send comfort to them while they’re sick with the gift of soup.

Forget flowers, Spoonful of Comfort (www.spoonfulofcomfort.com) is a new Florida-based company featuring …


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 …


20th Annual Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards Winners Announced - February 20, 2010

In 1989, McIlhenny Company established the Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards, a program dedicated to honoring non-profit organizations and the outstanding cookbooks they create to raise money for local charities and causes. Since the program’s inception, almost 275 exceptional books – …


Iphone Beer App - February 17, 2010

I always thought apps and beer went great together! I mean, give me mussels and beer, charcuterie and beer, cheese and beer, heck.. beer and pretzels! Oh how things change, even words change. The word app could not be mistaken …


New Chef at Solea, South Beach - February 5, 2010

In the brief time since 32-year-old Marc Vidal was named executive chef of Solea at the W South Beach hotel, his menu, offering the savory classic cuisine of Spain, has made it the place to dine for celebrities, foodies, tourists …


More Trends: The New SHEconomy - February 4, 2010

“SHE is highly educated and working hard, both at home and at the office. SHE is worried about climate change globally and the environment in her own backyard. SHE is worried about children’s diets and health. SHE is not indulging …

Top 10 Food Trends of 2010 - February 3, 2010

The Food Channel (I think the proverbial red-headed step child to the Food Network) has just released their top 10 food trends for 2010. Hey, I like top 10 lists, and I’m excited that people are again getting excited about …


Ganja Gourmet - January 26, 2010

We’ve sampled a lot of interesting products on Bite of the Best, but some new ingredients I never thought I’d see on the national food stage. While the debate about the uses and safety of marijuana will likely continue to …


Restaurant Resolutions… - January 22, 2010

It’s officially the new year. It hasn’t just started, it’s almost February… have you made any headway on your new year’s resolutions? Was it to get back in the gym? To lay off dessert? To spend more time with the …


Regift the Fruitcake - January 15, 2010

I hope this concept is still going well past the holidays.

Fruitcake typically doesn’t make it to the top of anyone’s holiday wish list.  This year, that changed as celebrity ambassadors and everyday people (that’s the ‘rest of us’) came …


McCormick Unveils 10th Anniversary Flavor Forecast - January 11, 2010

The flavor experts at McCormick have teamed up with leading chefs, food bloggers (none from BiteoftheBest.com) and other culinary authorities to identify the top 10 flavor pairings and key trends that are poised to shape the way we eat …

Opinionated About Dining Survey Names Top Dining Experiences of 2009 - January 6, 2010

While the state of the economy didn’t improve very much in 2009, foodies continued to visit the top restaurants. Opinionated About Dining asked 75 top chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and bloggers where they had their best meals of 2009 and …

More Natural Necco Wafers - January 4, 2010

Necco Wafers have gone back to the candy’s 145-year-old roots. The company has replaced the artificial flavors and colors with ones from beets, cabbage and cocoa powder, to name a few. In addition, they’ve removed the controversial high fructose corn …

Plaza Food Hall by Todd English - January 1, 2010

This spring, The Plaza (Central Park South & 5 Ave, NYC) will launch a European-inspired specialty Food Hall offering the finest fresh, prepared and gourmet foods. Created in collaboration with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Todd English and renowned architect Jeffrey …

20th Annual Golden Shopping Cart Awarded - December 31, 2009

“Clean labels. Whole grains. Gluten-free. Antioxidants. Omega-3s. Those seven words sum up new food-product introductions of 2009,” that’s what syndicated columnists Bonnie Tandy Leblang (that’s me!) and Carolyn Wyman wrote to introduce our year end best and worst picks of …

$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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Tomato Vodka from Three Olives - December 22, 2009

I’ve sampled some odd tasting vodka’s this year. Cucumber.  Blueberry. But I was intrigued when I heard about tomato flavored vodka and asked for a sample.

“Would it really taste like tomatoes?”  Yes. Spicy tomatoes,

“Would it improve the taste …


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 …

Sara Lee—and Other Companies—Reducing Salt Content - December 18, 2009

Good news for all of us.

Most major food companies have announced a reduction in the sodium — the part of salt we’re concerned with — in their processed foods.

And that’s because, “Americans are becoming much more aware of

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General Mills to Reduce Sugar in Cereals: Hallelujah! - December 9, 2009

For almost 30 years, I’ve been complaining about the sugars in General Mills cereals aimed at kids. I’ve gone as far as suggesting they sell their sugary breakfast offerings in the candy — not cereal — aisle.

Well I must

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General Mills New Product-Centric Living Gluten Freely Website - December 7, 2009

General Mills just launched a website (http://liveglutenfreely.com/) to attempt to assist consumer who are looking for gluten-free foods and recipes. I say attempt, as you’ll only learn only about the company’s gluten-free products and using those products in recipes …

125 Best Packaged Foods - November 27, 2009

(For Women)… I had posted about the 125 Best Foods for Men a while back, when Men’s Health originally published their list, as it had a good number of Bite of the Best notables within (Swanson Organic Chicken Broth, Sabra …


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