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February 2009 - Posts
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Joel Dennis Photo: Courtesy of Adour Chef Joel Dennis looked to the golden age of hotel dining while planning last month’s Vintage Dinner at New York City's Adour . The chef chatted with the Buzz about the event, expounding on the joys of aspic Read More...
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– Don't expect to see a Chicago sequel from Charlie Trotter anytime soon. [ Chicago Business ] – But other major chefs still have restaurants in the works. [ Wall Street Journal ] – Surprise, surprise: two-for-one deals can actually Read More...
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The final three cheftestants Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few regarding last night's season five finale: Read More...
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Tabla's Floyd Cardoz Photo: courtesy of Tabla New York City's Tabla gets “Braised and Brew-tiful” on March 3, when chef Floyd Cardoz will prepare a three-course, beer-paired menu at a special Zagat Presents dinner (space is still available; Read More...
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– Get over yourself and check your coat. [ NYT ] – Cooking up ways to lose trans fats. [ Boston Globe ] – Food safety is becoming a bigger issue. [ AP ] – The 12-year-old critic strikes again – in the digital pages of GQ Read More...
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Per Se's private dining room Photo: Scott Whittle Photography The Zagat Vintage Dinner series rolls merrily along, offering rare history lessons , surprise culinary guests and Rockefeller-inspired dishes . Last Tuesday's dinner at New York City's Read More...
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Photo: Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for Read More...
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Carla Hall whips up some love on Top Chef. Photo: courtesy of Bravo Top Chef 's Carla Hall surprised many viewers by coming from behind to land a spot in the show's finale, which airs tomorrow night on Bravo. Recently, the DC-based chef chatted Read More...
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– Fast-food pizza sales ain't what they used to be. [ WSJ ] – Michelle Obama shook up her first state dinner with a press tour of the White House kitchen. [ NYT ] – A snapshot of the restaurant industry now. [ USA Today ] – Read More...
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Del Posto's elaborate Vintage Dinner setup Photo: Rebecca Klasfeld On February 11, a few dozen diners gathered at NYC's Del Posto to enjoy a 19th century–inspired Vintage Dinner prepared by executive chef Mark Ladner, who was recently announced Read More...
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So snobby you would think it's high school all over again. Read More...
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BLT Steak in Atlanta Photo: Our Labor of Love for The Reynolds Group Despite the grim mood blanketing the country, January was a banner month for superstar chef Laurent Tourondel . New locations of BLT Steak (which originated in New York ) opened in Hong Read More...
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– Food banks are seeing a marked increase in demand. [ NYT ] – Spike Mendelsohn and his Good Stuff Eatery won the SoBe Burger Bash. [ Eater ] – Peanut allergies may soon be a thing of the past. [ Independent ] – Dear waiters: stop Read More...
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Emeril Lagasse and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Not all was as it Read More...
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Photo: Rebecca Klasfeld Photo: Rebecca Klasfeld Another one of the Zagat Vintage Dinners happened at Blue Hill at Stone Barns ' on February 5, and we've got the skinny (if such a word can apply to an event this decadent). Guests at the beautiful Read More...
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– Opening a new small restaurant, especially in LA, is an ordeal. [ LAT ] – Even cookbooks have been putting on the calories over the years. [ LAT ] – A truffle scuffle is brewing in Italy. [ Independent ] – Marks & Spencer Read More...
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Restaurant Week has come and gone, but deals still abound. Zagat's just-released San Francisco Dining Deals guide highlights 241 restaurants where you can get more bang for your buck. Many offer dinners for less than $30 and lunches for less than Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's Read More...
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Which movie did the Griffith Observatory appear in? Test your knowledge with our movie quiz. Come Sunday, February 22, Hollywood's biggest players will assemble in LA’s Kodak Theatre for the Academy Awards . Afterward, the crème de la Read More...
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Union Trust in Philly Photo: Kristina Scott High ceilings, high style and high tickets sum up Philadelphia's Union Trust , an opulent steakhouse in a former Wash West bank outfitted with loads of marble and leather; more than 18,000 bottles of wine Read More...
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Many of the country's most famous chefs have started sharpening their knives for the legendary bacchanalian happening known as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival , running from February 19–22. Though tickets for the opening Read More...
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An experience only a suburbanite would tolerate. Read More...
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The line outside of Godiva in Manhattan's Time Warner Center. Photo: G. Johnston Still haven't gotten yours something special for Valentine's? If the growing line outside of the Godiva by our office is any indication, you might want to get Read More...
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– The price of chocolate is set to jump after Valentine's. [ WSJ ] – Don't worry about those peanuts, your food is full of gross things already. [ NYT ] – Frugal customers are hurting even big names like the Cheesecake Factory Read More...
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After receiving 15,000 entries this year for the prestigious James Beard Foundation awards , the list of semifinalists was announced today. While the official nominees won't be announced until March 23rd (with the winners announced on May 4th), the Read More...
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Wylie Dufresne and Padma Lakshmi on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Wait, Carla was Read More...
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Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane we unearthed some of Rutolo's archive for your enjoyment (and Read More...
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it's a good time to talk about champagne, an essential accompaniment for any festive meal. James Hayes, associate beverage director for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (and former head sommelier Read More...
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– Restaurants are waiting to see what Valentine's brings before closing their doors. [ NYO ] – Even grocery stores, which should be doing well as diners leave restaurants, are facing trouble these days. [ CNN ] – Ever wonder why Read More...
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You don’t have to wait for Restaurant Week to find bargains in the Windy City. Zagat's just-released Chicago Dining Deals guide leads cost-conscious diners to 337 restaurants where your dollar will stretch a little further. Many of the included Read More...
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LA's health-inspection poster Photo: C. Wasilczyk On January 31st, New York City's Mayor Bloomberg announced plans to hire 45 new health inspectors and start displaying letter-based health scores in restaurant windows – à la LA – Read More...
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It isn't just restaurants that are offering deals to keep the books in the black. Even coffee chains like Starbucks are getting in on the action . Starting March 3rd the chain will offer “breakfast pairings” for $4 and under, available Read More...
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– Peanut sales have dropped by nearly 25%. [ NYT ] – Wait! Eric Ripert is not launching a frozen product line. [ The Feedbag ] – But maybe Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud are? [ Eater ] – Starbucks is trying to reposition itself Read More...
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If this is American food, I'll apply for a passport out. Read More...
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Daniel Boulud Photo: Medilek March The Zagat Vintage Dinner series continued its culinary trip back through time at New York City's legendary Daniel , where, on February 3rd, guests gathered to enjoy a rare feast of 19th-century fare, accompanied Read More...
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– Eric Ripert is launching a prepared food line. [ Eater ] – Virginia is about to ban smoking in restaurants and bars. [ Washington Post ] – This is a great year to eat East Coast oysters. [ NRN ] – Bad peanuts were knowingly sold Read More...
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Eric Ripert on Top Chef Photo: courtesy of Bravo Each Thursday the Internet's food sites produce countless recaps and commentary on the previous night's episode of Top Chef . Here are a choice few: – Hey, this thing is finally starting to Read More...
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– Once chilly restaurants are warming up in the recession. [ NYT ] – Coca-Cola is dropping Classic from its name. [ AdAge ] – So, how did Denny's free breakfast deal go yesterday? [ Chicago Tribune ] – Want to be Top Chef ? Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of Jerry Rutolo Over the years photographer Jerry Rutolo has photographed nearly every major chef you can think of, many before they even lost their baby fat. Since everyone likes a trip down memory lane, we thought we'd unearth some Read More...
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Scarpetta Photo: Courtesy of Scarpetta Scott Conant has opened an outpost of Scarpetta, his New York City Italian , in Miami Beach’s luxe Fontainebleau resort (4441 Collins Ave.) complete with a nautical-inspired design that includes a wraparound Read More...
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In an effort to create a safer dining experience, on Saturday, New York City's Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Senate Majority Leader Jeff Klein announced a new health inspection program requiring restaurants to display their results in the form of letter Read More...
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Chef Nathanial Zimet’s first restaurant was a purple truck that sold barbecue at festivals and outside clubs, but now he has a kitchen sans wheels at New Orleans' Boucherie , a Carrollton cottage (the original Iris location) where he’s Read More...
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Marcus Samuelsson Photo: Courtesy of Anthony Thalier Marc Burger , a fast-casual concept from culinary icon Marcus Samuelsson (NYC's Aquavit ), joins CCQ and La Brea Bakery at Macy’s at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, making it one of the Read More...
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Just in time for Valentine's Day , Zagat Survey has forayed into dating. Our first-ever Los Angeles Dating (and Dumping) Guide (available for New York as well) covers everything from intimate bars to morning after brunches to restaurants that offer Read More...
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– Not everyone's an Obama fan at the White House . [ NRN ] – The 21 Club loosens its tie policy , then cuts its prices. [ Crain's ] – You complain, Shake Shack listens. [ Memoirs of an Ubereater ] – Nobu pays $2.5 million Read More...
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