Luca Maroni’s SensofWine NYC Event – Feb. 4, 2010

Luca Maroni’s SensofWine NYC will be held at Cipriani 42nd Street for the second year in a row this February 4.

Click on the image above to view a youtube video clip of SensofWine NYC 2009.
Maroni, a noted Italian wine expert, will showcase 100 wines from over 40 producers. Last year’s event was a [...]

Something for everyone: The five best beer destinations in New York City

Something for everyone – The five best beer destinations in New York City
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
In recent years the popularity of beer has increased dramatically in New York.  What was once a beverage enjoyed by few, usually of the male demographic, with the sole purpose of drinking to get drunk has now turned into flavorful, [...]

Best Burgers in the Bronx! Share the mystery! – A Review of Pipers Kilt Restaurant

BEST BURGERS IN THE BRONX! Share the mystery! – A Review of Pipers Kilt Restaurant
BY CLAIRE McCURDY
Pipers Kilt Restaurant
170 W 231st St
Kingsbridge, Bronx
(718) 548-9539
BEST BURGERS IN TOWN/THE BRONX!  Truth in advertising.  A sign outside the Piper’s Kilt makes this bold claim and it is born out by the menu and the customers. [...]

The Chanel of Comfort Food – Ritz Carlton’s Classic Desserts Redefined

The Chanel of Comfort Food – Ritz Carlton’s Classic Desserts Redefined
BY ELENA MANCINI
Forget the orchid petal garnished  lavender-chamomile sorbet, the Ritz has introduced a new dessert menu that will make you want to forsake your New Year’s Resolution. Break out your “only this once” excuse and transgress! The taste rewards are worth it.

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Recipe for Creme Brulee from the Ritz Carlton’s Classic Desserts Redefined Menu

Yields 10 individual servings

INGREDIENTS:
26 each large eggs
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/4 quarts heavy cream
3 each vanilla beans, split and scraped

METHOD:
Heat cream and vanilla bean seeds. Bring cream mixture to 158 degrees F, and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside. Combine yolks and sugar together until well blended. Add warm liquid to the egg [...]

Vino 2010 – Italian Wine Week in NYC

ATTENTION ITALIAN WINE DEALERS AND AFICIONADOS, *THE* ITALIAN WINE EVENT OF THE YEAR IN NEW YORK CITY IS UPON US:
Vino 2010: Italian Wine Week in New York City
It is the Biggest Italian Wine Event Ever Held Outside of Italy

February 2 – February 5, 2010
Venues: Waldorf Astoria and Hilton
Featured will be the regions of Apulia, [...]

Baccala’ carpaccio with pancetta mousse and espresso and hazelnut crumble

Written and Demonstrated by Chef Enrico Cerea of Da Vittorio Relais & Chateaux at the International Day of Italian Cuisines at Italian Culinary Academy, New York City.

Translated from the Italian by Elena Mancini

Baccala’ carpaccio:
100 gr. Filleted baccala’
Roll the fillets of baccala’ into the shape of a cylinder. Wrap the roll in [...]

A Taste of Bergamo in New York – Italy’s Da Vittorio makes a splash in Manhattan

A Taste of Bergamo in New York – Italy’s Da Vittorio makes a splash in Manhattan
BY ELENA MANCINI
Solid, riveting haute Italian cuisine was the toast of Soho last week via Chefs Enrico (Chicco) and Roberto (Bobbo) Cerea and their cooking workshop at the International Day of Italian Cuisines hosted at the Italian Culinary Academy [...]

A Turkish-Med delight – A review of Bistrouge

A Turkish-Med delight – A review of Bistrouge
BY CAROLYN ONOFREY
Bistrouge
432 East 13th Street
East Village
212-677-2200/bistrouge.com
I was excited walking into Bistrouge.  It was a cozy little hole in the wall complete with a bar, a small open kitchen, exposed brick walls, and red leather banquets.  The crew, including the visible kitchen staff were young, [...]

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“Scene-setter or Cent-stealer?” – Review of Gahm Mi Oak
BY SARAH IP
Gahm Mi Oak
43 W 32nd St.
(between 5th Ave & Broadway)
Koreatown (212) 695-4113

After nearly shattering our vocals during three hours of intense karaoke, my friend C and I were [...]