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 →
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 →
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 →
Second To None Put together black beans, a nice pork shoulder and a variety of peppers braised with a dark beer and you have my go-to chili recipe. Perfect for game day. Get the recipe here.
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 →
Second To None Put together black beans, a nice pork shoulder and a variety of peppers braised with a dark beer and you have my go-to chili recipe. Perfect for game day. Get the recipe here.
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 →
Fresh Off The Boat Taiwan: Part 1 In this installation of Fresh Off the Boat, Eddie Huang reveals the eccentric underbelly of Taiwan – “anatomically correct” waffles at a night market, chewing betel nut for a buzz and late-night indoor sport shrimping. Stay tuned for Part 2.
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 →
Fresh Off The Boat Taiwan: Part 1 In this installation of Fresh Off the Boat, Eddie Huang reveals the eccentric underbelly of Taiwan – “anatomically correct” waffles at a night market, chewing betel nut for a buzz and late-night indoor sport shrimping. Stay tuned for Part 2.
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 →
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
