What's Cookin'

• 2012 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards

  Rising Star Chef of the Year
  Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar, NYC
  Outstanding Bar Program
  PDT, NYC
  Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional
  Paul Grieco, Terroir, NYC
  Outstanding Wine Program
  No. 9 Park, Boston
  Best Chef: Great Lakes…
  Bruce Sherman,

  Read more...

• FOOD……

  

  Buy it with thought
  Cook it with care
  Serve just enough
  Save what will keep
  Eat what will spoil
  Home grown is best
  D…on’t Waste
   

  Read more...

• Party of 6 or more, 15%, 18%, 20% Gratuity?

  
  …

  Recently, I dined in a popular restaurant in NYC, when I was handed my bill there was an automatic gratuity of 20%. While I typically dine with a party of 6 or 7, and used to the accustomed 15% or

  Read more...

• Eataly, First Hand

  
  …

  Having had the opportunity to be one of the original pataois at Eataly NYC was a special time for me.  I had the honor to see Mr. & Mrs. Farinetti, first hand create this Italianophile emporium, taking up 50,000 square

  Read more...

• Formica Brothers Monkey Bread

  
  …

  Perusing through Formica Brothers Bakery in Atlantic City, I came across Monkey Bread, which I do not typically encounter and is virtually unknown outside the United States.  Being interested in food at a young age, and having an aunt willing

  Read more...