Monday, February 27, 2006
Chef Bios on Food Network
The Food Network has a new show, "Chefography", starting on March 13.
This series will profile the start of some of Food TV's biggest stars, Emeril Lagasse, Ina Garten, Giada de Laurentiis, and the darling Paula Deen.
This series will profile the start of some of Food TV's biggest stars, Emeril Lagasse, Ina Garten, Giada de Laurentiis, and the darling Paula Deen.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Secrets of Iron Chef America - Revealed!!
As with any "reality" show, there are scripted and staged elements that enhance the show. Check out this great article about the behind the scenes efforts that makes Iron Chef America so darn fun to watch.
Also, check out that pic of Cat Cora. Yowww baby!
Also see:
Food gets its close up on Iron Chef America
Also, check out that pic of Cat Cora. Yowww baby!
Also see:
Food gets its close up on Iron Chef America
Update on the Ramsay alcoholic
As posted previously, a struggling chef in a struggling restaurant profiled in "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" collapsed due to his withdrawal from alcohol. Apparently, Lenin Dooris, of Oscar's Restaurant had a three BOTTLES a day vodka habit. Good news, he's on the road to recovery, and he thanks Gordon Ramsay for exposing his problem. The bad new is Lenin, and his owner mother still had to sell the restaurant.
Previously posted:
Oliver has the potheads, Ramsay the drunks
Mixed Greens
Previously posted:
Oliver has the potheads, Ramsay the drunks
Mixed Greens
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Tyler in Charleston, SC
Tyler Florence will be a guest at the Charleston Food + Wine Festival on March 2-5 in South Carolina. If you're around there be sure to check it out and sample some of that delicous Southern cuisine.
For more information, go to: http://www.charlestonfoodandwine.com/
Nobu in Atlantis
Famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened his "Nobu in Atlantis" with "great fanfare".
The impressive 7,100 square-foot combines elements of traditional and modern Japanese design.
Featured is an exclusive "sake cellar" for 12, with views of the marina.
Now I'm all for a successful business expanding, but I think it's different with high quality restaurants. When these highly motivated chefs keep opening up more and more outposts, I'm almost certain the food and service quality suffers. But that's what a famous chef does, opens more restaurants, perhaps a tv show. I mean, my blog needs something to write about.
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Bar Ameri-ain't?
Lost Empires
The impressive 7,100 square-foot combines elements of traditional and modern Japanese design.
Featured is an exclusive "sake cellar" for 12, with views of the marina.
Now I'm all for a successful business expanding, but I think it's different with high quality restaurants. When these highly motivated chefs keep opening up more and more outposts, I'm almost certain the food and service quality suffers. But that's what a famous chef does, opens more restaurants, perhaps a tv show. I mean, my blog needs something to write about.
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Bar Ameri-ain't?
Lost Empires
Saturday, February 18, 2006
More Batali
As previously reported here, Mario Batali's new venture, "Del Posto" is being evicted by their landlord. But, according to this story, the landlord dispute is still an unconcluded sub-story to the concept restaurant itself, from high prices to mixed reviews of the food. So, can someone tell me what's going on? Are they out?
Also, don't forget to tune in to Food Network tonight for a special show, "Full Boil" on the opening of "Del Posto".
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Buh-bye Batali
Batali on the outs?
Also, don't forget to tune in to Food Network tonight for a special show, "Full Boil" on the opening of "Del Posto".
Previous Post:
Buh-bye Batali
Batali on the outs?
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Little Celeb Chef Snippets
Thomas Keller of French Laundry Fame will speak at the "California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's 2006 ProStart Culinary Competition". It's a nifty little competition pulling in top high school students across California in a culinary battle.
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Mario Batali, Todd English and Nigella Lawson all contributed to the Today show's "Today’s Kitchen Cookbook", (Meredith Books, $24.95). Over a 120 recipes and the proceeds go to charity.
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The Food Network is getting ready to air the sophomore season of "The Next Food Network Star". Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray , Giada De Laurentiis, Mario Batali, Paula Deen and Alton Brown all will contribute and "join in the fun" and "...help weed out the competition." Show begins on March 19th, at 9pm.
For more info, check out the official site.
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Mario Batali, Todd English and Nigella Lawson all contributed to the Today show's "Today’s Kitchen Cookbook", (Meredith Books, $24.95). Over a 120 recipes and the proceeds go to charity.
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The Food Network is getting ready to air the sophomore season of "The Next Food Network Star". Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray , Giada De Laurentiis, Mario Batali, Paula Deen and Alton Brown all will contribute and "join in the fun" and "...help weed out the competition." Show begins on March 19th, at 9pm.
For more info, check out the official site.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Oliver has the potheads, Ramsay the drunks.
Gordon Ramsay had a shock while filming his show, "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares".
Seems the struggling chef Ramsay was trying to straighten out and shape up, had a booze problem that manifested itself in the middle of dinner rush. Chef Lenin Dooris, of Oscar's Restaurant in Nantwich collapsed from stress and Ramsay's orders that he not be served any drinks.
Unfortunately, this show is not aired in the US as of yet.
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Jamie Oliver; Mixed Greens
Seems the struggling chef Ramsay was trying to straighten out and shape up, had a booze problem that manifested itself in the middle of dinner rush. Chef Lenin Dooris, of Oscar's Restaurant in Nantwich collapsed from stress and Ramsay's orders that he not be served any drinks.
Unfortunately, this show is not aired in the US as of yet.
Previous Article:
Jamie Oliver; Mixed Greens
Monday, February 13, 2006
Buh-bye Batali
It's official. As noted previously, Mario Batali's disputed with his landlord, Warren A. Estis, ended in favor of Mr. Estis. "We want him out. His goose is cooked*". Personally, I would have roasted it and saved the goose fat for future use.
*Scroll to bottom of linked article for story.
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Batali on the outs?
*Scroll to bottom of linked article for story.
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Batali on the outs?
I read 'em like novels.
Or so that's what my wife says. That is also why I put a moratorium on purchasing any new cookbooks. I have too many that I don't actually use. Some of the better ones are well worn, stained and dog-eared. But I feel a bit guilty about the ignored ones.
According to the British television program, "Food Uncut", two-thirds of adults admitted to buying cookbooks for display, rather than actually using any of the recipes.
According to the British television program, "Food Uncut", two-thirds of adults admitted to buying cookbooks for display, rather than actually using any of the recipes.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Ramsay behind tradition's revival.
Gordon Ramsay is spearheading a campaign to bring back the traditional Sunday lunch in Britain. Just as in the USA, seems like families are not meeting around the table like they used to do in years past. Too many distractions, from TV, internet, video games..., even blogging.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Batali on the outs?
Mario Batali, renowned chef of authentic Italian cuisine, is in a dispute with the landlord of his newest restaurant, "Del Posto".
Batali and co-owner, Lidia Bastianich, are accused of violating the lease, and stand to lose a ton of money if this isn't resolved and then evicted.
Batali and co-owner, Lidia Bastianich, are accused of violating the lease, and stand to lose a ton of money if this isn't resolved and then evicted.
It's gonna be a pigfight, literally
Bravo TV is entering The Food Network's turf with their new show, "Top Chef".
Top Chef will be modeled after "Project Runway", and each week an aspiring chef will be booted from the show.
Perhaps the Food Network is feeling the heat, since they refused to advertise national and online promotions for Bravo's new show.
Top Chef starts on March 8th.
Top Chef will be modeled after "Project Runway", and each week an aspiring chef will be booted from the show.
Perhaps the Food Network is feeling the heat, since they refused to advertise national and online promotions for Bravo's new show.
Top Chef starts on March 8th.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Sweet and Sour
Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are near the tops in Britain's sweetest and sourest celebrities.
Michael Ruhlman
In my profile, I put two of Michael Ruhlman's books as one of my favorites, "The Soul of a Chef" and "The Making of a Chef. Check out this great profile of him.
