Big Apple Life

A collection of posts on Life in the Big Apple along with interviews with foodie friends

Women In Culinary Leadership Evening at Vermilion

In an effort to examine the role of women in leadership positions in the culinary industry, the James Beard Foundation and Vermilion are launching the "Women in Culinary Leadership Program."  The initiative will be announced September 18, 2012 at the "Women in Culinary Leadership Evening" at Vermilion in New York City in an event featuring a thought-provoking panel discussion plus a five-course Indian-Latin fusion dinner. The program — spearheaded by Rohini Dey, founder of Vermilion, and Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation — aims to examine the gender imbalance in the food industry, celebrate the accomplishments of women in the field and support women working to make it [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:01-04:00September 17th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Plate by Plate: Food & Wine Tasting Benefit

Plate by Plate, an annual food and wine tasting benefit on September 22, 2012, features the Bay Area's top restaurants and wineries including Per Diem, Credo, Gitane and Cafe Claude, Piperade, Chaya Brasserie, Georges, Gundlach Bundschu, St. Supery, Grgich Hills and more. Net proceeds from the benefit will go towards Project by Project (PbP), a national nonprofit organization comprised of young professionals and social entrepreneurs based in SF, LA & NY. PbP is dedicated to realizing a three-pronged mission that is still in practice today: volunteerism, awareness and fundraising. Tickets $150 for General Admission / $250 for VIP. VIP reception begins at 6:30 pm as  VIP ticketholders  receive early access [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:21:59-04:00September 14th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Juice It Up!

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California campus welcomes Juice It Up! – a juice and smoothie bar chain in Southern California that recently opened at 1824-1826 E. Marengo Street in Los Angeles. Juice It Up!  offers seven new juice blends including, the Refresher, Energizer, Rejuvenator, Awakener, Detoxifier, Immunizer and the Healthy Heart. The juices are made with kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots, lemon, ginger and other micronutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.

By |2017-08-31T15:38:23-04:00August 29th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Robin Miller

We hope you're enjoying our new Guest Foodie BOTB (Bite of the Best) feature spotlighting friends from the foodie universe. Let us know if there's a food professional you'd like us to feature.

Who: Robin Miller

I met Robin in the early 90s as she was just starting out. Today, we're good friends and — as I'm her agent and manager — business associates, too. We're quite proud of her latest...

"I blog every week on www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats, I'm working on my 10th cookbook and I have a new show in the works! I'm busy and happy!"

Which specific food product or gadget would you never give up? Why? I would never give up my 10-inch skillets! I cook everything in them - both....

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By |2017-09-02T09:53:47-04:00August 28th, 2012|Foodie Interviews|0 Comments
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Harvest in Square, Union Square

The 17th annual Harvest in the Square will transform Union Square Park, West Plaza into a dining haven on Thursday, September 20 from 6 to 9 pm. VIP entry is at 6; general admission 7:30pm Join friends and foodies for a festive celebration of community and cuisine at this local food & wine extravaganza. Harvest in the Square supports an excellent cause – the Union Square Partnership’s ongoing efforts to beautify and enhance Union Square Park. Tickets available by clicking here are $125, general admission; $400 VIP.  

By |2017-08-31T14:11:01-04:00August 25th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Las Vegas Restaurant Week August to September 2012

Las Vegas Restaurant Week runs from Monday, August 27 to Sunday, September 2, 2012. Selected restaurants will be offering dinners from $30.12-$50.12 and lunches from $20.12-$30.12. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor  

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 22nd, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The 9th Annual A Second Helping of Life, September 24

Top female chefs will again serve signature dishes to fight cancer. In fact, more than two dozen of NYC's top female chefs will serve savory and sweet dishes at the Ninth Annual "A Second Helping of Life" on Monday, September 24, 7 p.m., at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Chef Amanda Freitag (of Food Network's "Chopped" and Cooking Channel's series "Unique Eats") will serve as Executive Chef at this fundraiser to support SHARE, a non-profit organization that offers free peer support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends.  All of SHARE's services are free of charge and include helplines, educational programs, support groups, and public-health initiatives. [...]

By |2017-09-03T08:01:21-04:00August 19th, 2012|Other happenings|0 Comments
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NYC’s Biggest Julia Child 100th Birthday Celebration, Sept 12

Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) and the New York chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) will co-host a 100th Birthday Celebration in honor of Julia Child at the French Consulate of New York (934 Fifth Avenue) on Wednesday, September 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The reception will feature a menu by Diane Gordon Catering inspired by Child’s best selling cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” with wines donated by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. General admission is $65 per person. Click here for reservations . LDNY is an organization of professional women in food, fine [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 17th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Waldy Malouf

This is our second edition of our new Guest Foodie BOTB (Bite of the Best) feature. Every other week, we’ll be spotlighting friends from the foodie universe. Let us know if there's a foodie you'd like us to feature.

Who: Waldy Malouf

Waldy was one of my six international "Cooking with Olive Oil Around the World" chef-panelists on an Oldways conference in Puglia, Italy. That's when we really connected.

His impressive career had included affiliations with The Four Seasons, La Côte Basque, La Cremaillere (Banksville, NY), Hudson River Club in the World Financial Center and the Rainbow Room, where four months after being made.....

Which specific food product or gadget would you never give up? Olive oil and salt, a knife. With those I can make...

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By |2017-09-01T16:30:27-04:00August 14th, 2012|Foodie Interviews|0 Comments
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Alexandria Restaurant Week August 2012

Alexandria Restaurant Week runs from Saturday, August 18 to Monday, August 26, 2012. Selected participating restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe dinner or dinner for two at $35. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor  

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 13th, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Washington DC Restaurant Week August 2012

Metro DC Restaurant Week runs from Monday, August 13 to Sunday, August 19, 2012, featuring a selected group of participating restaurants offering gourmet prix-fixe menus for lunches at $20.12 and dinners at $35.12. Prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax, or gratuity. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 9th, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Baltimore County Restaurant Week August 2012

Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 19, 2012, featuring a variety of restaurants offering lunches at $10.12 / $15.12 / $20.12 and dinners at $25.12 / $30.12 / $35.12. For additional information or to see a full listing or participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 7th, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Nancy Wall Hopkins

Two weeks ago we announced the beginning of the new Guest Foodie BOTB (Bite of the Best) feature. Every other week we'll be spotlighting friends from the foodie universe – food editors, authors, chefs, restaurateurs, cooking instructors, bloggers – and asking them about their food preferences.

Who: Nancy Wall Hopkins

I've known Nancy for eons, traveling on many of the same editor trips, but it was over a couple of beers in a saloon in Juneau on an Alaskan seafood press trip before salmon fishing that we really bonded. Nancy — like most food writers — loves what she does. - bonnie

"I’m off to shoot THANKSGIVING for the magazine. It is the biggest story of the year and it takes the most LOVE. I’ll be in York, Maine, shhh—can’t say where but it will be so delish. Then, I’m off to Vermont for a Pie Feature, then back to Des Moines to shoot an extraordinary cookie feature for December. Life is very TASTY. I love what I do!!!!"

Which food product or gadget would you never give up? Wholesome, hand-hewn ...

By |2017-09-02T09:53:57-04:00July 31st, 2012|Foodie Interviews|7 Comments
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Indianapolis Devour Downtown Restaurant Week August 2012

Indianapolis Restaurant Week runs from Monday, July 30 to Sunday, August 12, 2012. Selected participating restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe menus at special prices. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:34-04:00July 29th, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Family Winemakers Tasting 2012

The Family Winemakers of California 2012 tasting event will take place Sunday, September 9th and will be open to the public from 3-6 pm at the Festival Pavilion at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center at 99 Marina Blvd. The tasting event is one of the most comprehensive tastings of California wines in the world, centering around California’s small family-owned wineries. Showcasing over 300+ wines, the event will  host dozens of varietals and offerings from the more unique and obscure. It will also feature a  “Taste & Take” on-site buying program  and a VIP tasting lounge with Sommelier Courtney Cochran. Click here to purchase tickets ( $55.00 - $85.00). For more information click [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:21:59-04:00July 24th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Houston Restaurant Week August 2012

Houston Restaurant Week runs for the entire month of August, starting from Wednesday, August 1 to Friday, August 31, 2012. A variety of participating restaurants will be offering gourmet prix-fixe 3- course dinners at $35 and 2-course lunches at $20. Prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax, or gratuity. For additional information or to see a full listing of participating restaurants and their menus, click here. -guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:34-04:00July 23rd, 2012|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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“Adults Only” Dove Ice Cream Tour in Chicago

You voted, Dove listened! After a nationwide vote by fans, Chicago was named one of the 10 cities to receive a visit from the special-edition “Adults Only” Dove Ice Cream Truck. The truck is a designed to help adults relive their childhood ice cream memories in a truly decadent, grown-up way. Chicago-area adults are invited to dip into delicious, relaxing and free activities including: • A Dove Ice Cream Bar • A free five-minute massage by a licensed massage therapist • A free manicure Dove Ice Cream kicks off this effort in Chicago with a free event open to the public (while the supplies last) on Wednesday, July 24 at [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:31-04:00July 22nd, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Kahala Resort’s Tribute to Julia Child

The Kahala Hotel & Resort will host a gourmet five-course dinner on August 12 benefiting the James Beard Foundation featuring regional Hawaii chefs including the hotel's own Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, and Pastry Chef Michael Moorhouse. Guest chefs include rising culinary stars like Sheraton Waikiki's Chef Colin Hazama; Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo from Young’s Market Company; Chef Ryan Loo of W Seattle; and Kapiolani City College Culinary Arts Program instructor Chef Warren Uchida. The recipes will showcase the best of Hawaii’s farm-to-table homegrown ingredients and French Cuisine that would cause the Grande Dame to exclaim Bon Appétit! The festival starts at 6 pm for Epitome Members & VIP Preview guests, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:34-04:00July 20th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Guest Foodie BOTB

Beginning next month, we’re commencing something special, specifically a new feature on Bite of the Best (BOTB) that will bring our readers an insight into some of the country's top 'foodies' points of view.

Generally, each week our team shares a special product that we recommend, but now we’re also reaching out to the foodie universe – to food editors, authors, chefs, restaurateurs, cooking school instructors, bloggers, etc. – and asking them to share their top...

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By |2017-09-04T15:54:44-04:00July 10th, 2012|Foodie Interviews|0 Comments
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Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival

The Second Annual Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) will be held  September 6-9 2012.  The line-up of programs included innovative seminars and educational lunches with celebrity chefs Ming Tsai, Masaharu Morimoto, Roy Yamaguchi, Todd English and Charles Phan; master wine tasting with Krug Champagne; and an educational excursion to an 800-year-old restored fishpond and lo`i (taro field). With over 50 master chefs from around the world, the events are being held at The MODERN Honolulu, Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, and Ko Olina Resort with Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Two of Hawai`iʼs own James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:35-04:00July 7th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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