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Ron Rubin Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2013

I'm thrilled when the office receives samples. I'm even happier when the samples are of delicio..

Easy Corn Chowder

There's nothing more American than corn. This gorgeous corn chowder is flavored with bacon fat ..

Chef’s Fall Recipes: Erin O’Shea’s Fall Cornbread

Restaurateurs Steven Cook and Michael Solomonov knew they had someone special in Chef/Partner E..

Chef’s Fall Recipes: Chef Daniel Parilla’s Jumbo Party Wings

The Royal brings an extra-ordinary dining and viewing experience to Manhattan's Union Square wi..

Michelin Starred Restaurants in NYC

You've been waiting for it and it (The 2014 NYC Michelin Guide) has been released. Get your wal..

Explore Israeli Cuisine with Roger Sherman

Israeli cuisine is quickly becoming the "It-Thing" throughout the US. Emmy-winning documentary ..

Healthy & Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

Every once in a while, this regularly thin food writer gains a few extra pounds. For the past ..

Fall Recipes: Gena Knox’s Pecan Sandies

I first met Gena at the Fancy Food Show. She was vibrant, fun, and obviously knew her stuff. Wh..

“Speed-Scratch Cooking” Turns Expired Food Into Affordable Meals

Based on a recent report issued by Harvard and the National Resources Defense Council, billions..

Engineer Parlays Buying Pudding Into Millions of Air Miles

Through the years, most of us have collected coupons at one time or another; some people even m..

Chef’s Fall Recipes: John Moeller’s Chicken Tortilla Lime Soup

There are certain honors a Chef will never forget, among the rarest is being chosen to be the C..

Tips On Understanding Food Date Labels and How Not To Waste Food

An analyses of the U.S. food date labeling system has concluded the system is basically worthle..

Fall Recipes: Chef Claude Godard’s Salmon Tartare with Oysters and Cucumber

Master Chef Claude Godard is the third in a line of prestigious French Chefs. His cuisine is in..

Whispering Wolf Mojito Recipe

Jellyfish has one of the loveliest views in the Chicago's Gold Coast area. When you go, make su..

Chef’s Recipes: Rich Vellante’s Lobster Roll

Few things say summer better than a perfectly made lobster roll. Lucky for us that Legal Sea Fo..

Fall Recipes: Piero Rodriguez’s Mandarin-Rosemary Margarita

When you take a certified sommelier and transform him into a mixologist, you end up with gorgeo..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: John Keller’s Seared Tuna Salad

It is said that the best chefs work their way up the culinary rungs. This was exactly the case ..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: John Villa’s Lo Mein Salad Recipe

Chef John Villa heads the kitchen at Tao, one of NYC's hottest restaurants (I love the giant Bu..

Woodwork Winery’s 2013 Pinot Noir is Exceptionally Smooth

Pinot Noir is typically considered earthy with vivid fruity flavors of ripe red fruit, cherry, ..

Study: Ethnic Breakdown of Fast-Food Eaters

Placed, a location analytics firm, claims to provide one of the most comprehensive views into U..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Herve Malivert’s Poached Halibut in Olive Oil

When you are French, your father is a cheese maker, and you're in the kitchen at the tender age..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Claude Godard’s Prince Edward Island Mussel and Fennel Salad

There are only 15 Maîtres Cuisiniers de France in New York City. Chef Claude Godard is o..

Heilila Vanilla Mojito Recipe

New Zealand-based Heilala Vanilla, grows, manufactures and distributes of a premium and award-w..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef Steven Gallo’s Integrale Pasta

Galli Restaurant has figured out a way to get into your bikini (or board shorts) this summer wi..

New Plastic Tea Bags Are Potentially Toxic

Writing for the Atlantic, Los Angeles based journalist Taylor Orci raises some serious question..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef John DeLoach’s Seared Sea Scallops

It takes quite a skilled chef to take attention away from NYC's hottest dance club and onto his..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef Sal Scognamillo’s Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara, one of Italy's most delicious dishes, and one of everyone's favorites atNY..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Toni Willard-Young’s Strawberry Cupcake Cones

South African born Chef Toni Willard-Young, has been creating her own culinary adventures for ..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Oscar del Rivero’s Ceviche Peruano

Oscar del Rivero is the executive chef of Miami's Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar and Latam Grill, Tal..

McDonald’s Arch Deluxe Recipe

In the late 90's McDonald's decided to target adults and came up with the McDonald's Arch Delux..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Ken Arneson’s Smoked Brisket Salad

It is no surprise that Culinary Institute of America Alumni Kenneth ("Chef Ken") Arneson becam..

Summer Recipes: Millie Snyder’s Strawberry Ice Cream in a Flash

Millie Snyder wants everyone to be healthier and eat well. She is an Area Director for Weight W..

Lemongrass Thai Basil Mojito Recipe

Root Cellar Catering Co., is a family owned and operated catering company that specializes in f..

Chef’s Summer Recipe: Kenneth Johnson’s Sicilian Eggplant Capanata and Sorbet Martini

Kenneth Johnson has always had a passion for cooking. He would always cook for friends and fami..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Sarinya Rattana’s Vegetarian Bolognese

Sarinya Rattana was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand where meals have a central role in eve..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Josh Kroner’s Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

I've been a fan of Terrapin restaurant for quite a long time. Rhinebeck in itself is a culina..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Joe Marcus’ Heirloom Tomato â”BLTâ”Salad

There aren't too many chefs who can also throw a mean fastball so be sure not to anger Chef Joe..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Jim Botsacos’ Greek Garden Salad

You know that things are being done right when a restaurant has dominated the New York Dining..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Damion Norton’s Cajun Grilled Mahi Mahi over Crawfish Etouffee and Steamed Rice

If you are looking for Summer Recipes, the best place to find them is where there is proverbial..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Oscar del Rivero’s Flat Bread with Prosciutto and Asparagus

Chef Oscar del Rivero heads the kitchens of Miami's Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar and Latam Grill, T..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef Daniel Castaño’s Insalata di Arance

Colombian food gets a bad rap. The amazing culinary culture of this incredibly diverse country ..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Chef Sal Scognamillo’s Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana

When you think of waistline friendly recipes, you may not automatically think of classic Italia..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: John Toulze’s Corn Cakes

If you were to ask me for a restaurant recommendation in Sonoma, the first restaurant to come ..

Summer Recipes: Cheryl Najafi’s Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

This is a guest post from New York Times best-selling author Cheryl Najafi. She is the masterm..

Future Food to be “Made From Lab-Created Chemicals”

This year's meeting of the Euroscience Open Forum featured a workshop held by White House execu..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Susie Singh’s Watermelon Steak au Poivre

There are very few things that immediately bring summer to mind more than watermelon.  Chef Su..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Karen Fohrhaltz’s Lemon Shrimp Salad

It takes more than culinary talent to keep demanding New Yorkers sated and happy in the summer ..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Claude Godard’s Fresh Goat Cheese Soup with Escargots

Chef Claude Godard is a member of a very special group of chefs, the Maîtres Cuisiniers de..

Patricia Williams’ Fried Chicken Recipe

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="460"] Chef Patricia Williams of Smoke Jazz and Supper..

Chef’s Summer Recipes: Ryan Peters’ Mesquite Grilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

This is a guest post from Chef Ryan Peters of Tonto Bar & Grill in Arizona. We asked Chef Pete..