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Continue reading →: hotsnack: who is nyc’s hottest chef?
Today, over at the Daily News they’ve launched a contest to see who is New York City’s hottest chef. It’s not a free-for-all to nominate your personal favorite, but a choice between Benedetto Bartolotta, Johnny Iuzzini, Craig Koketsu, Sam Mason, Todd Mark Miller, Todd Mitgang, Michael Psilakis, Aaron Sanchez, John…
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Continue reading →: snackwire.national: 20 essential books to build your culinary library
Here’s a list of the 20 essential books to start your culinary library from the James Beard Foundation’s Book Awards Committee. There are books for barbeque, Chinese, seafood, vegetarian, Mexican, wine, baking and desserts. I am surprised that Larousse Gastronomique, the encyclopedia of French cuisine, is absent. And Japanese? Noticeably…
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Continue reading →: snackingaround: chef diaries
Recall back in August, pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini launched his website. The updates on the ‘what’s new’ page are particularly tasty. In September he had the opening party for Tailor. In October, he was filming Top Chef Season 4 in Chicago. It’s worth a click, if only to see him…
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Continue reading →: snackwire.nyc: trick or trade?
Is it possible to have too much candy? Perhaps. Particularly if you’re prone to diving head first into your Halloween goodie bag and staying there until you’re done. Mmmm candy corns. Consider trading it all in for some nice healthy granola on Thursday (the day after Halloween) at Whole Foods…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: the great wine way
Over the years, we’ve seen dinner theater, chefs on stage and even tales from the reservation book (i.e. Fully Committed, a personal favorite). It was only a matter of time before someone brought bottles to Broadway. This December the first ever wine tasting musical debuts at the Triad Theater. …
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Continue reading →: snackwire: gansevoort south debuts january 2008
Planning on going to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in February? From experience I can say the prime hotels will sell-out early. If you want to see chefs poolside, I’d recommend booking a room at the Loews or Raleigh. If you want to stay in the newest spot,…
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Continue reading →: papersnack: gawker is funny
I went to the bookstore the other day to check out The Gawker Guide to Conquering All Media. I searched in vain in new-non-fiction and media. Is it in self-help? Finally, I asked a salesperson. No, they did not have it, but if they did – it would be in…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: valentino’s timeless universe
Sometimes a cookbook can lead to a great discovery, something other than a new dish. Like in A Return to Cooking by Eric Ripert. Yes, there are many lovely seasonal recipes from the French chef, along with photos and text. But also original paintings by artist Valentino Cortazar. Beautiful. The…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: james beard awards save the date
The open call for nominees for the 2008 James Beard Awards has been a hot topic across the country this week. It is the offical start of the game. But, before you go crazy nominating your favorite chef in every category, do read the fine print. While everyone is aware…
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Continue reading →: hotsnack: go orange
Tonight the Empire State Building will be orange. This week, Snack will be orange. No, Halloween has not come early. It is the Food Bank for NYC’s Go Orange week. It is a citywide event with much to see and do. Get on board. You look good in orange.
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