Jaleo

Killer Spanish Cuisine The most influential chef/restaurateur in D.C. over the past decade, chef José Andrés  has re-made Jaleo, nailed it at America Eats Tavern and has big plans for Minibar expansion. He remains one of the most singular forces on the American culinary scene. At Jaleo, Andrés reinvents the traditional Spanish food of his childhood,…  Read More

Jaleo

Killer Spanish Cuisine The most influential chef/restaurateur in D.C. over the past decade, chef José Andrés  has re-made Jaleo, nailed it at America Eats Tavern and has big plans for Minibar expansion. He remains one of the most singular forces on the American culinary scene. At Jaleo, Andrés reinvents the traditional Spanish food of his childhood,…  Read More

5 Questions: Megan Seling

It’s What’s Inside That Counts A mad scientist in the kitchen, baking enthusiast Megan Seling is obsessed with stuffing cupcakes and brownies with unconventional surprises (think pumpkin pie, donut or even baklava-filled sweets). We chat with Megan about her new cookbook, Bake it in a Cupcake: 50 Treats With a Surprise Inside, her wicked sweet-tooth…  Read More

5 Questions: Megan Seling

It’s What’s Inside That Counts A mad scientist in the kitchen, baking enthusiast Megan Seling is obsessed with stuffing cupcakes and brownies with unconventional surprises (think pumpkin pie, donut or even baklava-filled sweets). We chat with Megan about her new cookbook, Bake it in a Cupcake: 50 Treats With a Surprise Inside, her wicked sweet-tooth…  Read More

Paley’s Place

Delicious French-American Cuisine By Bob & Sue The Dean of Portland chefs for many years, Vitaly Paley offers delicious French-inspired American cuisine.  A fresh albacore tuna salad amuse with a cherry tomato was followed by a delicious plate of charcuterie (pistachio mortadella, duck bologna, sweet coppa, speck and chicken liver pate).  Other highlights included American Wagyu beef…  Read More

Paley’s Place

Delicious French-American Cuisine By Bob & Sue The Dean of Portland chefs for many years, Vitaly Paley offers delicious French-inspired American cuisine.  A fresh albacore tuna salad amuse with a cherry tomato was followed by a delicious plate of charcuterie (pistachio mortadella, duck bologna, sweet coppa, speck and chicken liver pate).  Other highlights included American Wagyu beef…  Read More

Pizzeria Mozza

The Perfect Crust Best pizza in L.A., and these days, that’s saying a lot. Nancy Silverton, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali have created something special. I love any of the pizzas with Armandino Batali’s cured meats on it, but it’s Silverton’s crust that takes the star turn here. Contact 641 N. Highland Avenue Los Angeles,…  Read More

Pizzeria Mozza

The Perfect Crust Best pizza in L.A., and these days, that’s saying a lot. Nancy Silverton, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali have created something special. I love any of the pizzas with Armandino Batali’s cured meats on it, but it’s Silverton’s crust that takes the star turn here. Contact 641 N. Highland Avenue Los Angeles,…  Read More

5 Questions: Lee Brian Schrager

Food Festival Mastermind At the helm of Southern Wine & Spirits’ communications and event planning, Lee Schrager is the brains (and charisma) behind the South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals – he’s planning the parties, wrangling stars and celebrity chefs, and pulling it all off without a hitch for 60,000 guests. We…  Read More

5 Questions: Lee Brian Schrager

Food Festival Mastermind At the helm of Southern Wine & Spirits’ communications and event planning, Lee Schrager is the brains (and charisma) behind the South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals – he’s planning the parties, wrangling stars and celebrity chefs, and pulling it all off without a hitch for 60,000 guests. We…  Read More

Victory 44

A Northside Culinary Gem Chef Erick Harcey is reinventing pub classics at this neighborhood eatery in north Minneapolis, where your chef is also your waiter and the whole staff collaborates. This is one of the top (and maybe most underrated) restaurants in the Twin Cities. Every item on the chalkboard menu is a worthy adversary–from…  Read More

Victory 44

A Northside Culinary Gem Chef Erick Harcey is reinventing pub classics at this neighborhood eatery in north Minneapolis, where your chef is also your waiter and the whole staff collaborates. This is one of the top (and maybe most underrated) restaurants in the Twin Cities. Every item on the chalkboard menu is a worthy adversary–from…  Read More

5 Questions: Chris Cosentino

Offal’s Leading Advocate At the forefront of the whole-animal movement, chef Chris Cosentino woos diners with old world techniques and artful pairings, turning organs and extremities into haute cuisine at San Francisco’s acclaimed Incanto. We chat with Chris about all things offal, Top Chef Masters and the city’s best restaurants. AndrewZimmern.com: You’ve become the king of…  Read More

5 Questions: Chris Cosentino

Offal’s Leading Advocate At the forefront of the whole-animal movement, chef Chris Cosentino woos diners with old world techniques and artful pairings, turning organs and extremities into haute cuisine at San Francisco’s acclaimed Incanto. We chat with Chris about all things offal, Top Chef Masters and the city’s best restaurants. AndrewZimmern.com: You’ve become the king of…  Read More

L’Etoile

Celebrating Midwest Flavor James Beard award-winner chef Tory Miller combines old world technique with modern flavor in a menu that pays homage to Midwestern farms. Most of his seasonal cuisine is sourced from local providers, even during the cold Wisconsin winters when Miller utilizes cellared root crops and produce canned and stored from the summer…  Read More

L’Etoile

Celebrating Midwest Flavor James Beard award-winner chef Tory Miller combines old world technique with modern flavor in a menu that pays homage to Midwestern farms. Most of his seasonal cuisine is sourced from local providers, even during the cold Wisconsin winters when Miller utilizes cellared root crops and produce canned and stored from the summer…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Hunting for Your Meal

Hunting for Your Meal Good Shot. Andrew and Molly talk hunting on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Andrew shares his recent experience hunting with a falcon and hawk, Molly talks about her next adventure and we get an update Next’s Kyoto menu. See the bloody trailers for the Kyoto menu here and here. Questions We want…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Hunting for Your Meal

Hunting for Your Meal Good Shot. Andrew and Molly talk hunting on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Andrew shares his recent experience hunting with a falcon and hawk, Molly talks about her next adventure and we get an update Next’s Kyoto menu. See the bloody trailers for the Kyoto menu here and here. Questions We want…  Read More

Coi

Tranquil Setting, Inventive Menu By Bob & Sue One of California’s most innovative chefs, Daniel Patterson dazzled us with a special 14-course menu on our wedding anniversary evening, which included amazing courses of clams with kelp, tofu mousseline with mushroom dashi, crab melt with melted lardo and a puree of wheatgrass and sea sprouts, and…  Read More