Celebrity chef Alton Brown hosted the 2012 James Beard Awards, which marked the celebrated Foundation’s 25th anniversary. For the first time, the James Beard Awards included the new category of Outstanding Bar Program.
America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food for 2012
America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food (2011). It's that time again. Many of last year's names appear on this year's roster, but there are some new names, too.
Interview With Carrie McCully, Host of Chef Hunter
Carrie McCully, earned her dream gig not by building her television resume or going on casting calls, but rather, by a lifetime’s work as a chef recruiter.
Wine and food tasting is one of the many pleasures of the life of a travel writer. Olive oil tasting is an art similar to wine tasting in terms of complexity…
It's safe to say that when most people think of supermodel Kate Upton, the new cover girl of Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Edition, food is not the first thing that comes to mind. But taking a closer look at her endorsement deals, past gigs,...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 26, 2012 Editorial Staff
This rich, visually appealing dish is just one example of the sophisticated plates that can be found in Chef Karen and Quinn Hatfield’s award-winning repertoire. Their restaurant, Hatfield’s, can be found at its newest location located on Melrose...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 27, 2012 Editorial Staff
Pastry chef Mame Sow brings a little sweetness to CO-OP Food & Drink’s menu. Located in NYC, CO-OP is described as a modern American brasserie with globally influenced cuisine and a trendy ambiance. Chef Sow, who previously worked for Townhouse...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 25, 2012 Editorial Staff
In 2007 Chef Tony Gemignani became the first American to take home the coveted World Pizza Cup from Naples, Italy. Gemignani beat the native competition with his recipe for Neapolitan and Margherita Pizza. Now, Gemignani is a nine time World Pizza...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 24, 2012 Editorial Staff
This Bouillabaisse dish is just one of David Myer’s French brasserie-style creations that can be sampled at Comme Ca in Las Vegas. The restaurant, owing its creation to Myers as well, boasts a menu that is elegant, yet approachable. Comme Ca,...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 24, 2012 Editorial Staff
Chefs Karen and Quinn Hatfield, of Hatfield’s Restaurant in Los Angeles, California, are a culinary force to be reckoned with. The couple met while working at the notable Spago Beverly Hills before moving to New York City where together, they...
By: Lena Katz | February 24, 2012 Sr. Travel Correspondent | JustLuxe
Iconic on both coasts, Michael’s is where Manhattan media powerhouses go to see and be seen, and where ABC News in Los Angeles went looking for Oscar Night party tips. And where some iconic restaurants keep the same concept year-in and year-out at...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 21, 2012 Editorial Staff
William Bradley, was a 2010 James Beard Foundation semifinalist and is the Executive Chef of the Addison Restaurant at The Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California. The Addison is the only Southern California restaurant bestowed with 5 Diamonds, with...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 21, 2012 Editorial Staff
Chef Todd English is a four-time James Beard award-winner and the host of an Emmy-nominated travel series on PBS. Since 1989 he has opened numerous restaurants with locations in New York, Boston, Connecticut, Florida, and Las Vegas and has written...
By: JustLuxe Team | February 03, 2012 Editorial Staff
Chef Olivier Reginensi, who lived and worked in France for 10 years, shares his wisdom regarding humility and open-mindedness when beginning in the restaurant business. For Reginensi, when cooking at home, it is all about...
By: Lena Katz | February 03, 2012 Sr. Travel Correspondent | JustLuxe
Once the poster boy for dotcom-era Bay Area expense account dining, Michael Mina has proven to have more tenacity — and a better ability to "diversify a portfolio" — than most of the flash-in-the-pan millionaires that frequented his first flagship restaurant, Aqua, in the late 1990s....
By: JustLuxe Team | February 19, 2012 Editorial Staff
Chef Tony Gemignani shares his passion for pizza and talks about how he entertained customers at his brother’s restaurant. Read about what Gemignani thinks has influenced Italian cuisine the…...
Rich African mahogany paneling and warm lighting from one-of-a-kind art deco chandeliers set the tone for a comfortably elegant evening (unless it's a lively, social atmosphere you seek, in which case our sophisticated bar might be your destination). Our
Eleven Madison Park is located in a landmark art deco building with soaring 35-foot ceilings and a view of Madison Square Park. We offer an intimate bar featuring 35 wines by the glass as well as seasonal classic and proprietary cocktails. The second floo
Restaurateur Stephen Starr and Nuevo Latino superstar Chef Douglas Rodriguez pair up in this bold new venture with a Cuban Vibe. Enjoy delicious dishes infused with the sensuous flavors of Cuban cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of Old Havana.
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