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Thanksgiving Skoal « Cooking Issues

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Jean-Georges Vongerichten: World-renowned chef, author, and four-star restaurateur. Has restaurants in the US, UK, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Eamonn Bowles: President of Magnolia Pictures, a film company that specializes in independent …

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La cuisine française arrive à Shangai ▷ La Chine

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

L’an passé, la gastronomie française à Shanghai s’est dotée de deux ambassadeurs haut-de-gamme : le Jean Georges, du nom du chef alsacien en vogue à New York, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, et le Sens & Bund des frères Pourcel, … «C’est une clientèle chinoise à 80 %, qui voyage énormément», précise Thierry Alix, directeur de Sens & Bund. Affiches de publicités françaises du début du XXe siècle, Pastis sur le comptoir, plats du jour écrits à la craie sur l’ardoise, …

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TEAM MALAYSIA @ SEA Games Vientiane 2009: Chong Wei: Up to BAM to …

Friday, November 20th, 2009

AS the debate on whether Lee Chong Wei should compete in the Laos Sea Games rages on, the World No 1 was served an unceremonious first round exit from the China Open by Denmark’s Jan Jorgensen in Shanghai yesterday. Chong Wei, who won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday, struggled to get into rhythm and suffered a 21-6, 13-21, 21-17 defeat in 50 minutes. Chong Wei, in a telephone interview from Shanghai, … Chef de Mission. Chef de Mission Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz …

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fatburger cometh soon? (and other food news)

Monday, January 30th, 2012

news from the chef world: shanghai fusion restaurant tian di, located on the 3rd floor at bund 6, has brought in texas-based restauranteur scott chen to revamp the menu and operations, so expect to see changes to the food and feel of …

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten: On the Road Again: Vancouver, Shanghai

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Along with Boston chef Michael Leviton and Maine chefs Lawrence Klang and Melissa Kelly, we put together a meal celebrating Maine’s seafood. I made lobster with a sea urchin and jalapeno butter. My friend and seafood supplier Ingrid …

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Jean-Georges Restaurant New York City Trump International Tower

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Its namesake is Jean-Georges Vongerichten, one of the most celebrated chefs in the world, with top restaurants in Shanghai, London and Paris and plans for expansion of the JG brand through hotel partnerships and additional restaurant openings. … We completed our meal with Jean-Georges’ famous warm chocolate cake and fresh vanilla bean ice cream, as well as a selection of desserts from Nougatine, the chef’s more affordable and playful restaurant next door. …

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Imperial Hotel Management College: The world's most extravagant meals

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Created by Fleur de Lys chef Hubert Keller, the man behind Burger Bar in the Mandalay Bay hotel, this burger contains kobe beef, truffles and foie gras. The real cost comes with the concoction’s accompaniment — a bottle of 1995 Chateau …

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The world's most extravagant meals

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Created by Fleur de Lys chef Hubert Keller, the man behind Burger Bar in the Mandalay Bay hotel, this burger contains kobe beef, truffles and foie gras. The real cost comes with the concoction’s accompaniment — a bottle of 1995 Chateau …

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Kaua'i Grill Part I: The gala dinner « Eatizen Jane

Monday, January 30th, 2012

One chef who has proliferated without diluting his brand (too much) is New York-based Jean-Georges Vongerichten. While he plants his flag from Shanghai to Martinique, Vongerichten’s flagship Jean Georges still has its three Michelin …

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Shanghai and San Fran Social Diary | New York Social Diary

Monday, January 30th, 2012

I was among the lucky guests when Chef Thomas Keller celebrated Thanksgiving at his New York restaurant, Per Se. Per Se and his other restaurant, the Napa Valley’s French Laundry in Yountville, were both awarded three stars by the …

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