With cupcakes being basically an entire genre of reality TV these days and cronuts being scalped for five times their retail price, it’s no wonder every food entrepreneur is out to kick-start the next big snack craze. This summer’s assortment of frozen fruit cocktails, popcorn mousse and, most recently, “gourmet” crisped-rice treats is proof: Kiddie treats have grown up and gotten sophisticated. So indulge without shame.... Read More
Special are the moments when travel uncovers a memorable culinary experience. Nigiri sushi near the waterfront. Homemade Linguine Puttanesca after the theater. Charbroiled burgers and thick shakes at a neighborhood pub.... Read More
The Food and Wine festival in Aspen is pretty alluring with tales of top chefs, private tastings and bites from the best in the business. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all hop a flight to the quaint tourist town nestled 8,000 feet above Denver for the festival’s annual appearance?... Read More
If you love lobster, blueberries, clam-digging (in clam-digger shorts, of course) and all the other New England coastal food traditions, then the good times don't have to end with summer vacation — they just get better throughout the fall. A locavore’s paradise can be found where the Pilgrims once made landfall and it’s equally delicious whether you go white tablecloth and champagne, or beach picnic and microbrews from the bottle.... Read More
What is the most you would pay for a shot of tequila? If you were gazing out at Maroma Beach in Mexico, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, would this breathtaking view cause you to throw caution to the wind and pay top dollar? Freddy’s Tequila and Ceviche Bar at Maroma Resort and Spa is hoping for just that.... Read More
For nearly four years, Chef Mike Vargas played hard to get. Each time he received a call from Anthony "Tony" Dawodu, the Executive Chef at the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, Vargas would reply that he would consider working at Caneel Bay — one of the most beautiful restaurants in the U.S. Virgin Islands — when the time was right. That time came in 2009, when Dawodu made Vargas an offer he couldn't refuse and the two former Boston-based chefs joined forces at the Sugar Mill Restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea.... Read More
If you enjoyed the unique olive oil recipes for baked pears and wet chocolate cake that we shared recently, you should definitely add this new recipe for almond cake to your cookbook. Utilizing orange zest and — you guessed it — olive oil, Cat Cora's Kitchen by Gaea dreamt this cake up for anyone looking to experiment in the kitchen.... Read More
Everyone loves chocolate, right? Manhattan's long-standing Li-Lac Chocolates (dating back to 1923) is proof of that, now celebrating their 90th anniversary by launching a special edition chocolate gift box.... Read More
Most people are not immediately intrigued by the idea of "going raw," otherwise known as eating exclusively raw foods. There are however a growing number of individuals out there who are starting to tout the benefits.... Read More
What's better than crabmeat? Crab stuffed inside tilapia, that's what! Sent to us from the talented Maria Zoitas of Westside Market NYC
, this dish would be a great way to feed party guests — whether it be for an actual meal or just fun hors d'oeuvres. If you want to add some refinement and sophistication to your evening, Zoitas suggests pairing the recipe with a nice spot of tea.... Read More
Bourbon aficionados know Buffalo Trace as one of the preeminent distilleries in America. It's the only one in the world, in fact, to have been named Distillery of the Year by Whisky and Malt Advocate and Wine Enthusiast magazines.... Read More
Sent to us from Cat Cora's Kitchen by Gaea, this recipe for baked pears continues our experimentation with desserts and olive oil. While they may not seem to go together, Iron Chef Cat Cora thinks differently and pairs them with chocolate ice cream — which goes with anything, in our opinion. Not only is this a light alternative to that after-dinner craving, it's a great way to impress your friends and family!... Read More
Located within a historic building previously known to have housed city power and light company, Lysverket and can be found in Bergen, Norway, in what is now the Bergen Art Museum. The fine dining establishment is one of the few in the world that resides inside a major art museum. That alone is fairly unusual, but the culinary creations, presentation, and environment of this restaurant is what really warrants a closer look.... Read More
If you're a fan of mangos, you probably already know that August is the peak season for the tasty tropical fruit. To celebrate, The Westin Resort & Spa in Los Cabos have dedicated the entire month to celebrate by hosting their very own Mango Festival. Thanks to Executive Chef Manuel Peruyero's culinary skills, several new food and cocktail recipes have been added to the menu, each one showcasing the juicy fruit.... Read More
Experimentation in the kitchen is booming, with unique new recipes being created every day. Whether it's the cooking method that's unusual or the ingredients, there's always something new to discover, including this neat recipe that combines olive oil with cake. This Wet Chocolate Cake with Olive Oil, created by Cat Cora's Kitchen by Gaea, is a light alternative to assuage that sweet tooth and seems pretty easy to make too.... Read More
If you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur and are always looking for a new way to impress friends, get yourself a Vaportini. Instead of drinking alcohol like normal, the Vaportini uses a glass globe and a candle in a pint glass to create vapors that you inhale.... Read More
My neighbor, in her seventies, has been an inveterate traveler all her life. When I told her I was going to Norway she said, “Well, take things to eat from home. All you will get there is underdone fishy fish, covered in cream sauces.” I said I would heed her advice and take (as usual on my travels) some protein bars, pumpkin seeds and a large bottle of antacid tablets.... Read More
Delta Air Lines and Food & Wine are partnering to create an original culinary competition video series titled "The Cabin Pressure Cook Off" to find its newest chef. The winning chef of the competition will consult with Delta on menus for flights departing from Atlanta. Four previous winners of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs (Hugh Acheson, Linton Hopkins, Kelly English, and George Mendes) will participate in the newly created video series.... Read More
