When eggs and bread combos are a topic of conversation, challah and several imaginative varieties of French Toast are top of mind. Until… Enter A Voce’s Uovo, by Executive Chef […]
Recently I found myself at the foot of Machu Picchu, glass of Chicha (fermented corn beer) in hand, watching two Peruvians dig a hole in the dirt and line it with rocks […]
It’s fair to say that Alex Day might be more popular at night. At least that’s true of the venues he co-owns. In addition to Honeycut (LA), Nitecap (NYC), 151 […]
Eggs, Oil, and Dangerous Liaisons Try this for six degrees of separation: what links John Malkovich, Colin Firth, and mayonnaise? Malkovich and Firth both played the seductive, amoral Vicomte de […]
The 24-layer chocolate cake at Strip House first had our attention (then our stomachs, and ultimately our hearts). But before we dug in for another fork-full of decadence, we met […]
Please pass the worms isn’t something I thought I’d say, but in lieu of Halloween why not add a few creepy crawlies to the diet? Insects are a vital source […]
Despite its infamy for dramatic reality housewives (hey Teresa Giudice…), we must admit: Bravo gets it right when it comes to food. Lights… Camera… Action…. Chop, Chop. As a former […]
In New York City, keeping a restaurant in business for over a year is a major accomplishment– most restaurants close before they even have the chance to generate hype, reviews […]
Butchering a chicken can seem intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. Because of this, many people are reluctant to buy a whole bird, but breaking down a chicken […]
For nearly two years, Rory Macdonald has been making Hakkasan sweet. The Executive Pasty Chef opened the restaurant’s flagship New York City location in 2012, and has been dishing out […]
Garlic is an extremely versatile seasoning, and just a little bit can make flavors in your dishes pop (as well as ward off Vampires!). Dice a little garlic and add […]
As the daughter of a cookbook editor, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree for Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Growing up, the Iron Chef spent her youth sampling cuisine from […]
Oceana in Midtown New York is best known for – you guessed it – it’s fish fare. But Wine and Beverage Director Pedro Goncalves might tempt you to think about […]
Mangos are one of the most popular fruits in the world, and were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago. In fact, they’re even shown to have many health […]
Food. Smorgasburg. Maple Bacon on a Stick. It can take some time (and a little convincing) to get Manhattanites off the island of hustle-and-bustle, but these three things usually do […]
Chef Seth Levine is the boss – and not just because he’s the Executive Chef at four New York restaurants (including Hotel Chantelle, Penthouse 808, The Stand, and Gurney’s Montauk […]
It seems that we’ve all been peeling our oranges the wrong way our whole lives. Trying to peel the entire peel off at once with your fingers simply results in […]
We have a way to make your watermelon Jell-O shots look like real watermelon slices! You won’t believe how cool this is and how drunk and excited your friends will […]
Using fresh vanilla bean in your dishes makes such a difference. That sweet, distinct vanilla flavor is one of the most expensive spices in the world and with good reason. […]
This is one of those recipes for everyone out there who feels like they can’t bake and needs to come up with a quick, ridiculously delicious and easy dessert. Or if […]
This summer picnic fruit is not only good for you, but really refreshing and inexpensive. We have a few tips for you when you are out shopping for a watermelon […]
Here is a trick to cutting those grape tomatoes quickly! You will need to grab two lids and of course, your tomatoes. A cerraded knife works best, but if you […]
Corn season is upon us and removing the kernels can be a quite messy and tricky thing to do. There are so many methods to doing this correctly, but if […]
This Mindy Fox inspired pasta salad kicks ass and you have to make it. It’s a dill pickle pasta salad and the dill pickles and fresh dill will set this […]
