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a rather unusual chinaman: Pierre Koffmann, Restaurant on the Roof

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

The list is quite phenomenal, including the likes of Guy Chavot (The Capital), Tom Aikens, Tom Kitchin, Helena Puolakka (Skylon) and on this occasion, Bruno Loubet. I hadn’t heard of him before but with a little research, I discovered … But here you’re paying for the chance to sample Pierre Koffmanns cooking again, for the chance to experience the food of a “guest” chef and for an amazing view over London from the roof of one of the worlds oldest and most recognised …

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San Francisco Retail Real Estate News & Views: Auld Lange Syne

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

I honestly hadn’t been out on New Year’s Eve in several years but in defiance of 2009 and with an invitation to the opening of the new art gallery – 12 Gallagher Lane: A Hunt Slonem Gallery – where master chef Gary Danko’s birthday was …

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JOHN FLEER – FEATURED CHEF OF THE MONTH :: October 06 2009

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

If John Fleer hadn’t become a chef, he might have been your favorite humanities professor—deeply thoughtful and intellectual, yet warm and humble, with a playful sense of humor. Luckily for those who have tasted his food, however, …

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Oxford American – The Southern Magazine of Good Writing

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

If John Fleer hadn’t become a chef, he might have been your favorite humanities professor—deeply thoughtful and intellectual, yet warm and humble, with a playful sense of humor. Luckily for those who have tasted his food, however, …. To be anywhere close in ability to the cooks and restaurateurs whom I have always admired the most: Frank Stitt, Ben Barker, John Currence. 4. What is your hidden talent? Juggling (and tossing corks into wine glasses from twenty paces). …

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Lending a Hand

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Heather and James Leeming, owners of the recently opened Uptown diner Coulis, say obtaining loans in the restaurant industry is challenging because it is a high-risk business. (Photo by Frank Aymami). When Heather and James Leeming

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A Loving So Long to Tapawingo – MyNorth

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

While out town Traverse City Friday, kept bumping into people lamenting loss legendary Tapawingo restaurant Chef/owner Harlan Pete Peterson announced its closing earlier day These were friends both had and hadn’t made pilgrimage … First American Chefs dinner with Charlie Trotter, Emeril Lagasse, Bradley Ogden, Rick Bayless, et al. 1992. Bon Appetit magazine calls Tapawingo “Michigan’s Northern Star.” 1995. Gourmet magazine raves about Tapawingo in its American Dreams …

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Top Chef Masters' Jody Adams hadn't watched Top Chef but found it

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

One of the Top Chef Masters 2 finalists, Rialto’s Jody Adams, made it to the champions’ round–which starts tonight–after winning the quickfire last week, but before going on the show, she didn’t even know what a quickfire challenge …

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Top Chef Masters' Jody Adams hadn't watched Top Chef but found it

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

One of the Top Chef Masters 2 finalists, Rialto’s Jody Adams, made it to the champions’ round–which starts tonight–after winning the quickfire last week, but…

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Remy on The Upcoming Disney Dream | Bite of the Best

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Le Bernadin hadn’t replaced Eric Ripert, nor was Chef Lallement there for regular diners. IMG_6592 Instead, a small group was invited to experience the premium dining that will be available at Remy, a dining option on the newest …

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Halter, Lincoln hunt for remaining votes as Arkansas Democratic

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Jim Neeley, a Bradford police officer, said he planned to support Lincoln even though he didn’t agree with her vote for the health care bill. Neeley said he likes Halter but believes Lincoln hadn’t done anything to warrant her firing by voters. “Bill’s not a bad guy,” Neeley said, “but if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Freeman Travis, a 911 supervisor in … Chef pleads guilty to embezzling tax dollars. Roberto Donna, one of the Washington area’s top chefs,… Full story …

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