Top Chef Masters: Season Two Competitors Announced
I watch a lot of Top Chef each season, but Top Chef Masters is really…
Top Cheftestant Guests in New York City; London Restaurant Receives Michelin Star in Record Time
Chef Eli Kirshtein, a former “cheftestant” on Bravo’s Top Chef, has made his way out…
European Union Looks to Ban Bluefin Tuna Trade
In a move that could set the tone of the bluefin industry around the world,…
The Side Dish: The Need for Restaurant Reinvention in the Face of Recession
In early 2007, only four years into the life of our catering business, we saw…
Daily Blender Exclusive: Chef Eric Ripert
Even with applause and accolade, Chef Eric Ripert has kept his culinary kingdom rather manageable. With restaurants in only a handful of cities across the East Coast – D.C.’s Westend Bistro, Philly’s 10 Arts, and Blue on Grand Cayman Island…
The Daily Blender Manifesto, or WWTD?
On my way home from errands yesterday, as I debated what I really wanted to…
Ferran Adrià to Close El Bulli In 2012-2013 For Redesign
World-renowned chef Ferran Adrià surprised many in the food world when he announced early Tuesday…
A Look at the Business of Restaurants
One of the most fascinating experiences I have in writing this site is the opportunity…
2010 Cayman Cookout Day Three: Champagne Brunch and Cookoff, Gala Dinner at Blue
With a great hurrah, the fantastic Cayman Cookout festivities came to an end on Sunday….
2010 Cayman Cookout Day Two: Stingray City with Eric Ripert, Bourdain’s Beach BBQ
Saturday morning’s activities began early, with bright sun and clear skies awaiting. I tagged along…
2010 Cayman Cookout Day One: Grant Achatz in the Kitchen, Dinner with Michael Schwartz and Dean Max
Day one of the Cayman Cookout included a whole host of memorable events from a…