Who Wants Jambalaya?” The word “Jambalaya” always reminds me of “Seinfeld”, when Newman almost sings the word as he describes the dish: but I got my inspiration from one of New Orleans’ greatest restaurants! Commander’s Palace has been a New… Read More ›
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Have You Done A “Dry Brine?” Here Is Zuni Cafe’s Legendary Roast Chicken And Bread Salad Recipe!
Celebrating An Iconic Roast Chicken Recipe! In 2022, I did a year long “52 In 22” cooking challenge – where every week I made a different dish from a different cookbook I owned – and one week I headed to… Read More ›
Making A Legendary “Plaice” Recipe With Vincent Price – Foodie!
Did You Know That Vincent Price Was A Foodie? If you didn’t know that Horror legend Vincent Price was a Chef and a huge food lover, that’s OK – you see, more than cooking, he just LOVED eating at the greatest restaurants… Read More ›
A World Class Restaurant Went Vegan – How Did It Go? Inside The “EMP” Experience!
Welcome To Eleven Madison Park! It’s one of New York’s most acclaimed restaurants, located on the edge of Madison Park, and in 2017, it was named the best restaurant in the world! As Eater reported at the time: Daniel Humm… Read More ›
Would You Eat “Ketchup Leather?” An L.A. Restaurant Serves It On A Burger!
Time to look at one of LA’s most acclaimed burger joints: Plan Check! When I say these are burgers worth biting down on, here’s what I mean: A cheeseburger topped with sliced pickles – and a slice of “ketchup leather”… Read More ›
Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!
Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›
I Made Elizabeth Taylor’s Favorite Chili! Hollywood’s Legendary “Chasen’s Chili” Recipe Is Here!
Welcome To The Legendary Hollywood Haunt Chasen’s! Time to celebrate an iconic Hollywood restaurant – and one of the town’s most legendary stars! Yes, Chasen’s was a classic “Hollywood haunt” – and a favorite dining spot for some of entertainment’s… Read More ›
Have You Tried A “Juicy Lucy” Burger? Well I Did And Here’s The Recipe!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! “HOME OF THE ORIGINAL JUCY LUCY!” That’s what… Read More ›
An Incredible Wine Dinner At The Millbrook Inn! Hudson Valley’s Idyllic Getaway Has More To Come!
The Sun Sets Over A Slice Of Heaven… That’s how my wife Alex and I felt as we watched nightfall approach in New York’s idyllic Hudson Valley….less than two hours north of the city by train, we were there to… Read More ›
“No Soup For You!” I Taste Test the Infamous “Seinfeld” Soup Kitchen!
“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” It is one of the most famous episodes of all, and it made me want to… Read More ›