In search of culinary Nirvana
No, the title of this post is not some grammatical bastardization of the English language. Hervé This is a person, and an important person at that – especially in the world of foodies. A French Chemist, This, along with Hungarian Nicholas Kurti, coined the phrase "Molecular and Physical Gastronomy” (later shortened to Molecular Gastronomy). If …
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From the archives (12.08.08) Overall:[rating:.5] So I promised the gang that I would give them their 15-minutes and include them in a review. So here you go guys and gals – this one is for you. I was lucky enough to get an invite to the most exclusive of birthday celebrations! It was so tough …
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For those of you looking to do something different on inauguration day, head down to Dynamic Dish in Edgewood. The menu is prix fixe and will cost $35.00. As such, you will have the opportunity to try a number of items. Reservations are required, so you’ll have to call in advance if you want to …
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Hello readers, I received this email from chef Cappello regarding the recent events that have taken place at Lamplighter. I really liked what Carmen was trying to do with the space and I cannot wait to get back once he reopens. Times are tough, that area is very dangerous (it’s just down the street from …
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According to their website, Souper Jenny is scheduled to be on the Today Show sometime during the 10 o’clock hour. While I can guarantee you I won’t be able to catch it… my DVR is set! Technorati Tags: souper jenny,sandwich shops,today show
People who know me are aware of my love for good Italian food. Mario Batali is one of the more well known executers of that fine cuisine. In addition, he helped craft the talents of Bruce Logue. Yesterday, I wrote extensively on Bruce’s La Pietra Cucina (here). Well, I thought I’d supplement that post by …
As reported via a variety of media outlets, famed French Chef Gaston Lenôtre passed away on January 8, 2009. Chances are that if you’ve eaten sweets or if you’ve eaten at a French restaurant, then you have seen his influence. Lenôtre revitalised the pâtisserie, a French bakery known for sweets, and established a world renowned …
A few days ago, Chipotle, the [used to be] McDonalds owned burrito joint, launched Chipotle Mobile Ordering [App Store – now dead], an iPhone app that allowed people to order from their mobile phones. While I don’t like Chipotle, and I can’t stand Apple … that was a pretty cool utility. The app was built …
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Overall: [rating:3] Over the past year and change, Atlanta has lost a number of its’ most well respected chefs. Joël Antunes left for the bright lights of New York, Guenter Seeger ran off into oblivion, and Michael Tuohy went to Sacramento (that’s not a misprint ladies and germs…SACRAMENTO!). [Quick aside – Tuohy is doing very …
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Apparently, a lot of people do! The Heart Attack Grill is every dietitians worst nightmare. This place looks interesting to say the least. I’m not really sure what will kill you sooner – eating the food … or oggling the wait staff. Watch CBS Videos Online Technorati Tags: heart attack grill,burger joints,burgers,phoenix