Maison Troisgros

Gastronomic Excellence By Bob & Sue Representing the third generation of Michelin 3 star chefs at this location (the restaurant has held three stars since 1968), Michel Troisgros offers classic dishes such as grilled blue lobster in herb butter and “plin” pasta stuffed with mascarpone and parmesan in a black truffle sauce. He incorporates Asian…  Read More

5 Questions: Paul Kahan

Chicago’s Culinary Rockstar Paul Kahan was ahead of the farm-to-table curve when he opened Blackbird in the West Loop, he brought the city communal tables and small plates with Avec, a pig-lovin’ gastropub with the Publican, followed by Big Star taco bar in Wicker Park and now the artisanal butcher shop Publican Quality Meats. The serial restaurateur…  Read More

Maison Troisgros

Gastronomic Excellence By Bob & Sue Representing the third generation of Michelin 3 star chefs at this location (the restaurant has held three stars since 1968), Michel Troisgros offers classic dishes such as grilled blue lobster in herb butter and “plin” pasta stuffed with mascarpone and parmesan in a black truffle sauce. He incorporates Asian…  Read More

5 Questions: Paul Kahan

Chicago’s Culinary Rockstar Paul Kahan was ahead of the farm-to-table curve when he opened Blackbird in the West Loop, he brought the city communal tables and small plates with Avec, a pig-lovin’ gastropub with the Publican, followed by Big Star taco bar in Wicker Park and now the artisanal butcher shop Publican Quality Meats. The serial restaurateur…  Read More

Pok Pok

Portland’s Thai Destination Andy Ricker has garnered a national reputation (and a James Beard award) for his Southeast Asian cuisine at Pok Pok. Ricker doesn’t compromise traditional ingredients to cater to the Western palate, so don’t expect Asian “fusion” here – instead you’ll find a menu composed of foods he ate in restaurants, homes and markets while…  Read More

Pok Pok

Portland’s Thai Destination Andy Ricker has garnered a national reputation (and a James Beard award) for his Southeast Asian cuisine at Pok Pok. Ricker doesn’t compromise traditional ingredients to cater to the Western palate, so don’t expect Asian “fusion” here – instead you’ll find a menu composed of foods he ate in restaurants, homes and markets while…  Read More

Babson Fireside Chat

Entrepreneurship & Innovation This fall I visited Babson College for Food Day (October 24). On Food Day Eve, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with six famed Boston chefs and restaurateurs; Skip Bennett of Island Creek Oysters; Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave; Jamie Bissonnette of Toro and Coppa; Tim and Nancy Cushman, O Ya; and Todd Heberlein,…  Read More

Babson Fireside Chat

Entrepreneurship & Innovation This fall I visited Babson College for Food Day (October 24). On Food Day Eve, I had the amazing opportunity to chat with six famed Boston chefs and restaurateurs; Skip Bennett of Island Creek Oysters; Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave; Jamie Bissonnette of Toro and Coppa; Tim and Nancy Cushman, O Ya; and Todd Heberlein,…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Staff Meals

Staff Meals Grub-a-dub-dub Andrew and Molly talk about staff meals and their importance to a restaurant’s success. Plus, Molly sits down with Doug Flicker of Piccolo in Minneapolis and Jody Eddy, co-author of Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff Meals at the World’s Best Restaurants. Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Staff Meals

Staff Meals Grub-a-dub-dub Andrew and Molly talk about staff meals and their importance to a restaurant’s success. Plus, Molly sits down with Doug Flicker of Piccolo in Minneapolis and Jody Eddy, co-author of Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff Meals at the World’s Best Restaurants. Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff…  Read More

Benu

A Modernist Approach Benu should be on everyone’s go-to list. Chef/owner Corey Lee’s East-meets-West modernist cuisine is phenomenal.  Advice for anyone headed to Benu: order the tasting menu so you can avoid the decision making pressure. As your meal progresses, you’ll notice every dish that comes from the kitchen is a work of art in terms…  Read More

Benu

A Modernist Approach Benu should be on everyone’s go-to list. Chef/owner Corey Lee’s East-meets-West modernist cuisine is phenomenal.  Advice for anyone headed to Benu: order the tasting menu so you can avoid the decision making pressure. As your meal progresses, you’ll notice every dish that comes from the kitchen is a work of art in terms…  Read More

5 Questions: Samantha Brown

The Intrepid Traveler Samantha Brown knows she has the best job in the world. As a veteran Travel Channel host, this globe-trotting junky elicits her natural charm and wit as she takes envious viewers on a tour of the world, exploring exotic cultures, cuisine and natural wonders. We quiz Samantha about holiday travel tips, her favorite…  Read More

5 Questions: Samantha Brown

The Intrepid Traveler Samantha Brown knows she has the best job in the world. As a veteran Travel Channel host, this globe-trotting junky elicits her natural charm and wit as she takes envious viewers on a tour of the world, exploring exotic cultures, cuisine and natural wonders. We quiz Samantha about holiday travel tips, her favorite…  Read More

Torchy’s Tacos

Damn Good Tacos What started as a lone food truck serving authentic Austin street tacos has grown into a small empire with locations all over the city, of the brick-and-mortar and trailer type. This funky taqueria must be doing something right because it’s more popular than ever, touting a luscious queso, lots of interesting tortilla-wrapped…  Read More

Torchy’s Tacos

Damn Good Tacos What started as a lone food truck serving authentic Austin street tacos has grown into a small empire with locations all over the city, of the brick-and-mortar and trailer type. This funky taqueria must be doing something right because it’s more popular than ever, touting a luscious queso, lots of interesting tortilla-wrapped…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy From the Eye of the Storm Andrew and Molly recorded this week’s podcast in the midst of Hurricane Sandy in New York City. They talk about their experiences, what they’ve been up to, and how you can help those who are in need after the storm. Donate to distater relief at RedCross.org. Questions…  Read More

Best Thing I Ever Made

I can’t get enough of these. Catch me this Sunday on Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Made series,  I’ll be demonstrating my Chinese chicken wings for the Tasty Travels episode. The dish is inspired by my travels in Malaysia, where street food stalls churn out chicken wings and chicken quarters glazed with this classic…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy From the Eye of the Storm Andrew and Molly recorded this week’s podcast in the midst of Hurricane Sandy in New York City. They talk about their experiences, what they’ve been up to, and how you can help those who are in need after the storm. Donate to distater relief at RedCross.org. Questions…  Read More