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 →
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 →
My Game-Day Specialty When I invite the guys over to watch football, I like to roast a ham or a few birds and lay out some buns and mustard, and I always serve this chili. I leave it next to the fireplace, so the pot stays warm, and let everyone help themselves. I put out… Read More →
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 →
Eat Pizza, Support Our Troops I’ve created two new pizza recipes for UNO Chicago Grill, a Greek Isles Mediterranean-style pie and the creamy Artichoke Bianco. When you buy one of these custom pizzas (or any new family-size takeout pizza), UNO’s will donate 10 percent of each sale to Services for the UnderServed (SUS), a non-profit… Read More →
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 →
Eat Pizza, Support Our Troops I’ve created two new pizza recipes for UNO Chicago Grill, a Greek Isles Mediterranean-style pie and the creamy Artichoke Bianco. When you buy one of these custom pizzas (or any new family-size takeout pizza), UNO’s will donate 10 percent of each sale to Services for the UnderServed (SUS), a non-profit… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A Japanese Classic Not since blackened redfish jumped out of Paul Prudhomme’s universe onto the international stage have so many been fascinated by one simple technique. You will enjoy making and eating this dish inspired by Nobu Matsuhisa’s version of this Japanese classic.
Mind-Blowing Flavor Baby, it’s cold outside. And in Minnesota, I like to make seafood “meals in a bowl” the week after New Year’s to remind me that warmer days are ahead. This recipe is fast, easy to execute and staggeringly new to almost everyone.I remember as a young man checking out some of the wilder… Read More →
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 →
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 →
Comfy, Contemporary & Downright Delicious At Tilia, Steven Brown has elevated the concept of a neighborhood cafe into a contemporary, family-friendly gastropub. It’s a place I can take my kid for breakfast, my wife for lunch and my lawyer for dinner. It has style, but most importantly it’s a place that feels instantly comfy. I… Read More →
Comfy, Contemporary & Downright Delicious At Tilia, Steven Brown has elevated the concept of a neighborhood cafe into a contemporary, family-friendly gastropub. It’s a place I can take my kid for breakfast, my wife for lunch and my lawyer for dinner. It has style, but most importantly it’s a place that feels instantly comfy. I… Read More →
Father & Son Honor Their Terroir By Bob & Sue Long admired as one of the greatest 3-star Michelin chefs in France, Michel Bras has passed the torch to his son Sebastian. We have been enjoying this restaurant’s special dishes from the rustic Aubrac region of central France since 1996. Our most recent meal featured the… Read More →
A Simple Dish With Deep Flavor by April Bloomfield This recipe is inspired by a trip I took to Florida with Fergus [Henderson] where we got to eat lunch cooked by Marcella Hazan. She made the most delicious spinach pappardelle with ragu and then these wonderful veal shanks. These are the ones that I recreate in… Read More →
She likes her animals whole. April Bloomfield once dreamt of policing the streets of her native Birmingham. Lucky for us, that fell through. April resorted to culinary school, moving on to work in such lauded restaurants as the River Cafe and Chez Panisse, before she strolled into the spotlight as the chef/owner of NYC’s original… Read More →
She likes her animals whole. April Bloomfield once dreamt of policing the streets of her native Birmingham. Lucky for us, that fell through. April resorted to culinary school, moving on to work in such lauded restaurants as the River Cafe and Chez Panisse, before she strolled into the spotlight as the chef/owner of NYC’s original… Read More →
Creamy, Gooey & Cheesy Cheesy Mac is what Wisconsin eating is all about, and of the dozens of recipes for this comfort food classic that I have in my recipe file, this one is unique. It’s cheesy and easy, and once you taste the browned buttery bread crumbs, you will be sold.
My Go-To Dessert I first came across this dish while traveling with my father in the mid-1970s in Spain, where we saw this cake on almost every dessert table. Over the years, I was always trolling for a recipe like this and finally found one in an old Penelope Casas cookbook. I promptly started playing… Read More →
I Want Candy BOO! Halloween is just around the corner, so Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite (and least favorite) candies. They also talk Door County, Disney, and Babson. Plus, find out how to win a free signed copy of Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, & Wonderful Foods. Huffington Post’s The Best Halloween… Read More →
I Want Candy BOO! Halloween is just around the corner, so Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite (and least favorite) candies. They also talk Door County, Disney, and Babson. Plus, find out how to win a free signed copy of Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, & Wonderful Foods. Huffington Post’s The Best Halloween… Read More →
A Family Tradition Apple butter’s rich autumn-spiced flavor is irresistible this time of year. The thick, concentrated apple puree (which is actually dairy-free) wakes up your average morning oatmeal, makes a luscious toast topping, is a natural pairing for pork and even adds a pleasant depth to soups and sauces. Making apple butter is an all… Read More →
West Coast Phenomena Moves East Danny Bowien is either the most innovative chef in the past decade or simply the ballsiest, taking the culinary world by storm with the bustling Mission Chinese Food. He focuses on fresh ingredients, relying on classic techniques to build complex stocks and sauces that are the backbone of his craft.… Read More →
West Coast Phenomena Moves East Danny Bowien is either the most innovative chef in the past decade or simply the ballsiest, taking the culinary world by storm with the bustling Mission Chinese Food. He focuses on fresh ingredients, relying on classic techniques to build complex stocks and sauces that are the backbone of his craft.… Read More →
Wisconsin-Style By Michael White
