Category: Foodie Finds
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10 Best Restaurants That Are Owned by NFL Stars
Zagat.com lists what they think are the ten best restaurants that are owned by NFL players. They are: Elway’s: Denver, CO, Multiple Locations Andy Nelson’s BBQ: Cockeysville, MD Offerdahl’s Café Grill Florida, Multiple Locations Shula’s Steak House, Multiple Locations Nationwide Tiffany’s: New Jersey, Multiple Locations Seau’s the Restaurant: Mission Valley, CA Billy Sims BBQ: Multiple Locations in…
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Hotel Room Service and Your Calories
The New York Times reports that many hotel chains are trying to make room service more desirable. Some such as the Klimpton Hotels have rolled out a Travel Healthy menu. Others such as the Public in Chicago are trying to make this service more affordable. Still others like the Windsor Court in New Orleans provide…
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Culinary Institute of America’s Parent-Teen Cooking Course-Priceless Experience
A couple of weeks ago, my son, Alex, and I were invited to come to one of the Culinary Institute of America’s Parent-Teen days where we participated in a terrific one day cooking course for parents and children 12 years and older. I was happy to participate because I wanted to share my love for…
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Food On a Plane Alternative:Airport Restaurants-Maps and Apps
Some of us have already discussed the need, many times, to bring food on the plane and, with it, all the hoops that we might have to go through in order to make sure that our meal has met all of the TSA requirements. But what if there were some decent food at the airport…
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Jewish Cookbook Author Joan Nathan to Speak at National Geographic on October 4th
On October 4, 2011, the National Geographic in Washington D.C. will be hosting award winning cookbook author Joan Nathan who will be speaking about French Jewish Cooking. This is what they say: Enjoy a talk and tastes of French Jewish cuisine guided by Joan Nathan, the host of PBS’ Jewish Cooking in America and author of…
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The CIA’s Boot Camp: Taking Baby Steps Toward Your Culinary “Plan B”
Whether it’s to become the next Bobby Flay or to open a little romantic cafe , how many of us have, at least one time in our lives, dreamed about discovering a new career in the Culinary Arts? The New York Times recently published an interesting article about some of us who did try this culinary “Plan B.” Entitled, “Maybe It’s Time For Plan…
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Five of Emeril Lagasse’s Favorite Restaurants From Around The Country
Emeril Lagasse shared with the James Beard Foundation five of his favorite restaurants from around the country: The Berghoff Restaurant in Chicago The Apple Pan in Los Angeles “Busy Bee Cafe in Atlanta Swan Oyster Depot in San Francisco and Il Vagabondo in New York Click here to find out why Emeril picked these particular food establishments.
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NYC: Duff Goldman’s Harry Potter Cake
Last Monday marked the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and Food Network’s Duff Goldman created a special cake for the event. Grub Street reported that Goldman has made cakes for many of the premieres and that the latest is a re-creation of a half-destroyed Hogwarts that involves LED lights…
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Boston: List of Secret Off The Menu Orders
Thrillist provides a list of outdoor Boston menu items to that are only available by request only. These include Battery Park’s Brown Sugar Ribs, BiNA’s PLT and Bambara’s Flat Iron Steak. Click here for more info.
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Make Your Own Meal for the Plane-Consulting the Culinary Experts
It’s that time of year again and, if you’re like me, you’re gritting your teeth and planning your family’s airplane travel as if it were some unpleasant trial by fire. But added to all of our concerns including delays, cancellations and getting bumped from our seat is the growing problem that the food that you’ll be served on your plane…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 