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Mix It Up: Blood & Sand at Highlands

In my mid-20's, I used to think all Scotch was the same. It was something that old men drank, and something that my male friends were "learning to drink." Every time I tasted it, all I got was heavy peat and smoke, so I assumed that's what Scotch was ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Serious Eats: New York,  20 Nov 2009

Meet & Eat: Amy Thompson, Lucy's Whey

Lucy's Whey has been providing American artisanal cheeses to the residents of East Hampton since 2007. They've now brought their wares and love for cheese to the Chelsea Market, where Cheesemonger Amy Thompson is at the helm. Amy's excitement about ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Serious Eats: New York,  19 Nov 2009

Recipe of the Week: Cyril Renaud's Smoked Salmon Salad

Have you ever dreamed that you could have a multi-course lunch at the home of an amazing chef, hang out in his kitchen while he prepares it and pick up some cooking tips and recipes along the way? It’s possible. One way is to befriend (or maybe even ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  19 Oct 2008

Jonny Cohen and Michael Lagnese, 8th St. Winecellar

Where did the two of you meet? Michael Lagnese: Union Square Café. Jonny Cohen: Originally we met at Arizona 206 one night when you were drinking; you were going to a Lenny Kravitz concert. It was probably 1993. We ended up working together at Union ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  16 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Lenny Kravitz,  New York Yankees,  Boston Red Sox

Mark Bello, Pizza Enthusiast and Artisan

Mark Bello wants to teach you how to make a perfect pizza at home. With fresh dough and carefully selected local and Italian ingredients, Bello makes delectable thin-crust pies using his standard home oven in Chinatown, or, through his catering and ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  14 Oct 2008

NYC Wine & Food Fest: The Grand Tasting

The Grand Tasting at Pier 54 yesterday was a cross between a tasting event, a product placement festival and a supermarket (Shop Rite was a sponsor), but the center of attention was the culinary magic being worked by some of the city's most talented ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  13 Oct 2008

NYC Wine & Food Fest: Alton Brown Gets Goofy with Jerky

Alton Brown has been on the Food Network since waaay back in the early days of its existence, teaching viewers about the science behind food and cooking with his hit show, Good Eats. His cooking demo at the Wine and Food Fest on Saturday had the air of ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  12 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Alton Brown

NYC Wine & Food Fest: Live from Eater's Blogger Lounge

The gang at Eater has set up a blogger lounge, complete with laptops galore and shiny red espresso makers pumping out much-needed caffeine, as a central wifi hotspot for the food bloggerati to interact with chefs and other food festival notables. The ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  11 Oct 2008

Burger Bash Recap, a.k.a. Major Meat Coma

Signage on the wall of the Tobacco Warehouse, DUMBO Hostess Rachael Ray and Lee Schrager, surrounded by their camera-toting entourage and security team, made the rounds at each table, and the Food Network personalities were once again out in full ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  11 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Rachael Ray,  Bobby Flay,  Al Roker,  Cat Cora,  Art Smith

NYC Wine and Food Fest Begins with a Bang (and Bobby, and Burgers)

Last night kicked off the first annual NYC Wine and Food Festival, a jam-packed weekend filled with events, chefs, mixologists, and of course food and drink. Inspired by the South Beach festival, organizer Lee Schrager wanted to bring his magic to the ...

From LAREN SPIRER, Gothamist,  10 Oct 2008

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