OPENING: Bobby’s Burger Palace in Princeton, NJ

With ten other successful locations, it’s no surprise Bobby Flay—chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality—has opened the eleventh location of Bobby’s Burger Palace (“BBP”). Located in Princeton, New Jersey’s Market Fair Mall along US Highway 1, this is the fourth Bobby’s Burger Palace in New Jersey. As with his other locations, the new restaurant is Flay’s testament to American cuisine– most notably burgers, fries and shakes.... Read More

Macarons and Third Eye Blind: Saturday at LAFW

Cooking demos, a birthday cake, and Third Eye Blind—Saturday had it all at Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival. The festivities kicked off with a series of cooking demos from top chefs like Guy Fieri, Dean Fearing, and Wolfgang Puck. The latter two teamed up with pastry chef extraordinaire Francois Payard for a star-studded, three-part demo in a grand ballroom at L.A. Live’s J.W. Marriott. Chef Puck set the tone, cheering guests with champagne... Read More

Richard Blais “Reinventing the Meal”

Chef Richard Blais is everywhere! He’s popping up on Jimmy Fallon, the TODAY Show, Live with Regis & Kelly, The New York Times, and so many more places.  You may also know him as the winner of Bravo’s Top Chef “All-Stars,” but now you will know him as the star and host of his new show called “Reinventing the Meal.” In this episode, Blais explores San Francisco to find unique and interesting dishes. He then uses his own culinary skills... Read More

5 Things You Never Knew About Brian Lewis

Best known for his collaboration with actor Richard Gere in developing The Barn and The Farmhouse at The Bedford Post, Brian Lewis’ cooking has garnered national acclaim including Esquire Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant” in 2009 and an “Excellent” review in The New York Times. With these accolades under his culinary belt, he is primed to open his first solo venture, elm in New Canaan, Connecticut. Learn 5 things you never knew about chef... Read More

5 Things You Never Knew About Anthony Martin

Accumulating four-stars and being named Chef of the Year (2010) by Chicago Tribune marked Anthony Martin’s first year as executive chef/partner at renowned Progressive French restaurant Tru. His presentations, described by Phil Vettel as “so visually stunning that it seems crude to disturb their perfection for something so prosaic as eating,” have caught Chicago’s attention, with flavor combinations further described by Vettel as “maddeningly... Read More

A Slice of Latin America

The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. will be hosting its 12th Annual “A Slice of Latin America” tasting gala on March 15. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this celebration, the gala will feature samplings of the Latin-inspired masterpieces of renowned New York City chefs like Julian Medina, chef/owner of the Latin American diner, Coppelia. Marble Lane will also be providing delicious food for the event by chef Manuel... Read More

Restaurant Gift Guide

There’s one (or more) in every family. The uncle, niece, cousin or sister who is always one step ahead of the dining trends and who everyone in the family relies on for recommendations. What do you get the food-fanatic in the family for the holidays? Keep reading to find out. Shopping for food enthusiasts just got a little easier with our list of 12 unique food experiences. For the uber gourmand – The second Monday of every month, Chef/Owner... Read More

OPENING: Wit & Wisdom and LAMILL Café

Set to open to the public the week of November 14, 2011, the 256-room Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore offers a chic, five-star, urban getaway in the heart of Harbor East, the city’s hippest new district. The Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is also working with Chef Michael Mina and Mina Group on the food and beverage concepts in the hotel. Mina Group will be introducing two distinct concepts this month: Wit & Wisdom and the LAMILL Café in partnership... Read More