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Q and A: Scott Fratangelo – Diner's Journal Blog – NYTimes.com

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Before Spigolo Mr. Fratangelo worked at Gramercy Tavern and, before that, at Union Square Cafe, where one of his mentors was the chef Michael Romano, mentioned below. Who in your life has influenced your cooking the most? … Professionally , Michael Romano. Michael has a true passion and love for food and wine and working with him taught me to handle food with respect. It was the first time I truly understood the intimacy of preparing food for people to ingest. …

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Eater NY: 2009 James Beard Awards, Final Nominees Announced

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Chicago. Arun Sampanthavivat Arun’s Chicago. Bruce Sherman North Pond Chicago. Michael Symon Lola Cleveland. Alex Young Zingerman’s Roadhouse Ann Arbor, MI. Best Chef: New York City (Five Boroughs) Michael Anthony Gramercy Tavern …

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Claudia Fleming's Basil Ice Cream « The Heavy Table

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Once the pastry chef at Tom Colicchio’s Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan, NY, Claudia Fleming now, together with her husband, former chef Gerry Hayden, runs the North Fork Table & Inn in Long Island, NY. Known for her decadent desserts, …

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The Naptime Chef™: Chocolate – Nutella Macaroons for Daring Bakers

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

The October 2009 Daring Baker’s challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macaroons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. Chocolate Macaroons …

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Tartelette: It Takes All Sorts Of Macarons To Make The World Go Round

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

The 2009 October Daring Bakers’ challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming’s The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe. Macarons, from Claudia Flemming’ The Last Course: The ….. La Pastry Chef said… Very cool that you combined a classic French dessert with a classic American combination (PB & J)! 6:55 PM · Cyndi said… Those look sinfully delicious! Very flaky and pop in your mouth….several of them! …

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Nick Anderer: Meyer's New Star at Maialino – Best of Buzz – Zagat

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Plucked from the kitchen of Gramercy Tavern, Anderer comes with a pedigree, having worked for Colicchio, Michael Anthony, Mario Batali and Larry Forgione. The Buzz chatted with the chef the morning after his first night of service. …

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In Jennie's Kitchen: news + notes: a happy ending dessert

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

After one bite, I told her she reminded me of Claudia Fleming. Soon after Claudia left Gramercy Tavern, and I put Nancy in touch with the chef de cuisine (fancy restaurant talk for second in command in the kitchen). …

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The Insomniacs Kitchen: Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

This recipe, from Claudia Fleming, pastry chef at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, is superlative—wonderfully moist and spicy. Ingredients * 1 cup oatmeal stout or Guinness Stout * 1 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap) …

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Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

This recipe, from Claudia Fleming, pastry chef at New York City’s Gramercy Tavern, is superlative—wonderfully moist and spicy. Ingredients * 1 cup oatmeal stout or Guinness Stout * 1 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap) …

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Gingerbread New Year « PastryPal.com: Learn to bake step-by-step

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

adapted from the glorious The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern by Claudia Fleming makes 8 servings. knob of gingerroot 1 cup (237 ml) Guinness stout (you can also use water or coffee, but this beer does add a lot of heady …. After working in advertising for a few years, I got the crazy idea that I wanted to start over and become a pastry chef. And for 8 years that’s exactly what I did, working in some of the best fine dining restaurants in New York City. …

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