The Business Of Fine Dining! We all eat – and for many of us, exploring new cuisines is part of what makes eating so much fun! Chef Jose Andres is one of the world’s greatest Chefs…his culinary vision is hugely… Read More ›
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Eating The Summer Olympic Games In Paris! Three Incredible Dishes + Pistachio Ice Cream Too!
Welcome To Paris! I am in Paris for the opening night celebration of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games – and since this is a food blog, I wanted to share three dishes I have had this week that blew me… Read More ›
Amazing Paris Pig’s Trotter At Au Pied de Cochon! Celebrating The Paris Summer Olympics!
Paris Is “Lit Up” For The Olympics! Welcome to Paris – to many, the most beautiful city in the world! And with the Summer Olympic Games about to start, the Arc de Triomphe shines brightly! At night, the city of… Read More ›
Paris 2024 Lit Up For The Olympics! My French Food Adventures – And Potatoes Of Course!
Paris Is Lit Up For The Olympics! We just celebrated our first night in Paris – and we took a cab around the Arc de Triomphe – which was lit up with a French flag proudly swirling in the wind… Read More ›
The Bizarre “Chef’s Kiss” Dish! Here Are Wild Recipes From Bold And Adventurous Chefs!
This story begins and ends with this “Chef’s Kiss.” This was a real dish served at Bros restaurant in Lecce, Italy. A mold of the Chef’s mouth, filled with foam, and you were asked to slurp it out of his… Read More ›
The Legendary Bellini Recipe From Harry’s Bar! Let’s Head To Venice!
Welcome To Harry’s Bar In Venice! Yes, it may seem nondescript outside, but inside is one of the most legendary bars in the world – Harry’s Bar in Venice Italy opened in 1931 – and the 91-year-old institution is famous… Read More ›
Do You Like Giant Sandwiches? Here’s “Mangetout” – Which Means BIG FOOD!
“Hungry? I Mea, Are You HUNGRY? I never knew what “mangetout” meant, but it’s French for “eat all”…and there’s a restaurant in England challenging you to do just that! Well, if you happen to be near Southend-on-Sea in England, then… Read More ›
Here’s A “Grilled Lamb With Peas And Mint” Recipe! Cooking French – Literally!
Who’s Ready To Go To Paris? Well, that’s where I ate Chef Greg Marchand’s incredible lamb dish – at his restaurant Frenchie’s, and my wife and I are headed back in July – so here’s the recipe for this incredible… Read More ›
Would You Eat A “Gas Station” Smashburger? I Bite Into New York’s “Smacking Burger!” Fill ‘er Up!
“Fill ‘er Up” Indeed! It all began when the terrific food site “The Infatuation” ran a list of New York’s best “smash burgers” and I read this: “It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a smashburger spot inside of a… Read More ›
Welcome To Vespertine! This $1k Restaurant Gets An Intense Review!
Welcome To Vespertine – LA’s Wildest Dining Experience! That’s Alex standing outside a very unique restaurant; Vespertine! Recently, the terrific food website “The Infatuation” went to a tasting, and here are the opening lines of their story: “Vespertine is a… Read More ›