2010 James Beard Award Finalists Announced in New Orleans
Hurrah! The 2010 James Beard Foundation Award finalists were announced this morning in New Orleans…
Celebrated Chefs
Our favorite well-knowns from New York and Los Angeles to Paris and Sydney!
2010 Vegas Uncork’d Features Sin City’s Top Chefs, Mixologists
One of my favorite food and wine events of the year is Vegas Uncork’d, centrally…
Daily Blender Exclusive: An Interview with Chef and Author Anthony Bourdain
Where does one even begin writing about Anthony Bourdain? A chef whose fame has come more from his sharp wit than kitchen skill, he is outspoken, unapologetic, and controversial.
Massachusetts Moves Forward With Allergen Awareness Regulations for Restaurants
Many kudos this morning to Chef Ming Tsai and all who’ve encouraged Massachusetts legislature to…
28th Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Brings Culinary Masters to Colorado
All the dreary winter weather certainly has me Aspen dreaming this week. Tickets recently went…
Top Chef Masters: Season Two Competitors Announced
I watch a lot of Top Chef each season, but Top Chef Masters is really…
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…
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…
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…