#NYCWFF: Grand Tasting
Day 1: The three-day-long Grand Tasting event officially kicked off on the west side of Manhattan. Upon walking into the event at Pier 57, all attendees were greeted with an empty wine glass with the mission, should they choose to accept it, to fill up on a variety of pours from around the globe. From France, to Spain to Italy, every part of the world was covered inside the giant warehouse space. And for those who prefer their wine from a... Read More
Star Chefs 2012
Taking place from Sunday, September 30 through Tuesday, October 2, the 7th annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress once again brought together nearly 100 of the world’s most renowned chefs, mixologists and sommeliers. Celebrating innovation, the three-day culinary symposium invites those in the food service industry to witness the chefs and their latest techniques in a series of workshops, demonstrations, panels and seminars. This year’s... Read More
Bobby Flay Takes Aspen By Storm!
2012 was the 5th anniversary of FOOD & WINE’s charity initiative, Grow For Good, which supports local and sustainable agriculture. To celebrate, Bobby Flay hosted a 5K Charity Run on Friday, June 15, at 7:15am benefitting Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit that aims to improve the accessibility and affordability of healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables in over 28 states. The gorgeous course took a group of 300 runners through Aspen’s West... Read More
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2012
This past weekend, Bullfrog & Baum descended on Atlanta – the home of the Braves, Richard Blais and “Real Housewives.” But this weekend was no ordinary weekend in Atlanta, as the city played host to the second annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival at the Loews Hotel, organized by life-long food enthusiasts, Dominique Love and Elizabeth Feichter. It’s hard to believe the festival is only in its second year, featuring over 88 seminars... 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
#winning
They say winning isn’t everything, but for these six chefs, it certainly comes close. In Bullfrog & Baum’s second trade panel of the festival weekend, moderator Bobby Flay was joined by chefs Richard Blais, Marc Forgione, Jonathan Waxman, Stephanie Izard, Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian to discuss their experiences competing on a national television show and the impact it has had on both their professional and personal lives. We found... Read More
FLAVOR! Napa Valley
FLAVOR! Napa Valley is a four-day extravaganza of farm-to-table fine cuisine, world-class wines, and the experience that is had when these elements come together in America’s wine region. On November 17-20, 2011, FLAVOR! will offer a wide variety of incredible gastronomic events situated at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, and The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone in St. Helena. The featured culinary experts include Richard... Read More
