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The Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival – Order Tickets Now

June 29, 2010 By 1 Comment

The third annual Food Network New York City wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure takes place October 7-10, 2010 and once again is hosted by and benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Building on the success of the 2008 and 2009 Festivals, the 2010 Festival is set to turn up the heat in New York City this Columbus Day weekend.

Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival

Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America’s most beloved television chefs. Mirroring the charitable component of its sister event, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the New York City festival directly benefit the hunger relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength.

To order tickets to one or more of the 12o exciting events,  click on the image above.

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The Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival – Order Tickets Now

June 29, 2010 By 1 Comment

The third annual Food Network New York City wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure takes place October 7-10, 2010 and once again is hosted by and benefits the Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength. Building on the success of the 2008 and 2009 Festivals, the 2010 Festival is set to turn up the heat in New York City this Columbus Day weekend.

Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival

Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America’s most beloved television chefs. Mirroring the charitable component of its sister event, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the New York City festival directly benefit the hunger relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and Share Our Strength.

To order tickets to one or more of the 12o exciting events,  click on the image above.

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An Egg-cellent Meal: Eggland’s Best hosts food blogger event

June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

BY BETH KAISERMAN

Eggland’s Best held an event for food bloggers Wednesday night at the Institute of Culinary Education. The interactive event was a great way to meet other bloggers and taste some seasonal specialties.

Everything served was made with eggs, from appetizers to dessert. The best part? It was up to the food bloggers to cook for themselves, with the help of Chef Erica Wides, who recently participated on Chopped on the Food Network. Fueled by light appetizers and wine, the bloggers stepped up to the plate donning white aprons and chef’s hats.

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Making Ravioi - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Ravioli project - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Ravioli project - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Ravioli voila' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Ravioli voila' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

I chose to help with the entrée – crab and lobster ravioli, with fresh peas, fennel, leeks, golden beets, saffron and chives in a lobster broth with prosecco sabayon (a lighter, foamier hollandaise-type sauce.) I rolled out ravioli with the help of a driven team and a very patient chef. I was excited to cook something I’d probably never try to tackle at home.

Ravioli voila' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Ravioli voila' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Salad - by Beth KaisermanAsparagus, white wine poached egg

salad - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Though proud of my team’s endeavor, my favorite part of the meal was the salad: asparagus, radishes, morels, baby carrots and sugar snap peas, duck prosciutto, toasted walnuts, and a perfect white wine-poached egg, dressed in a light champagne vinaigrette. The salad was nice and crisp, and with the protein from the egg, this could be a great summer lunch.

Lemon Souffle' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Lemon Souffle' - Photo by Beth Kaiserman

Eggland’s Best president and CEO Charlie Lanktree answered egg questions as we enjoyed lemon pudding soufflés with mixed berries and rhubarb coulis.

The event was educational, interactive, and most importantly, delicious. Everyone was sent home with a gift bag that included Eggland’s Best’s new hard-boiled eggs in a vacuum-sealed pack.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-27

June 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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The Swiss Alps meet the Theater District

June 25, 2010 By 1 Comment

BY CAROLYN ONOFREY

Swizz
310 West 53rd Street
Theater District
212-810-4444/1291swizz.com

More cheese fondue then you could ever eat! - at Swizz

More cheese fondue then you could ever eat! - at Swizz

Although I had experienced fondue a few times at friends’ parties, and certainly enjoyed a chocolate fondue fountain or two at various weddings, eating at Swizz was my first encounter with fondue at a restaurant.  I had mostly shyed away in the past because it can get very expensive for a meal that you essentially have to cook yourself.

However, when my friend Stephanie suggested that we go to Swizz for dinner, I jumped at the chance as I knew that I would never be the one to suggest fondue and taking a look at that website, the prices looked more reasonable than I had seen at other fondue establishments. [Read more...]

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Celebrate Summer with the Flavors of Portugal – Vinho Verde Week in NYC

June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Portugal is giving us further reason to revel in the summer weather and it goes beyond pleasing their fans in World Cup soccer:
the wines and tastes of Portugal are now being featured at the first ever Vinho Verde week in NYC.


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The Vinho Verde Regional Viticultural Commission (CVRVV) presents the first Vinho Verde Week, June 21-27, 2010. During the week, top restaurants
in New York City will celebrate the food-friendly nature of Vinho Verde by offering special pairing menus and by-the-glass selections.
Additionally, participating retailers will host Vinho Verde tastings and offer discounts on Vinho Verde purchases.

New Yorkers can enjoy these specials during the first week of summer, and they can discover firsthand why the fruity aromas and light, crisp, vivacious flavors of
Vinho Verde make the wines ideal for the warmer months. Vinho Verde wines have balanced acidity and are light in alcohol and calorie content, making them enjoyable
on their own or when paired with a fresh summer dish.

For a listing of participating restaurants and wine dealers, click on the logo above.

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Wined Up no more – Review of Wined Up

June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

BY CAROLYN ONOFREY Wined Up 913 Broadway Flatiron 212-673-6333/winedup.com I had been to Wined Up several times, always recommending it when in the area looking for a mellow place to stop after work.  On my most recent trip I met some out of town guests for a drink and a light bite to eat on a Friday night.

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Tuna Tartare

It was about 7:00 and the place was mostly empty (all but about 3 tables).  The low lighting with the wine bottles stacked on illuminated shelves made for a very pleasant atmosphere.  I ordered the Priorat ($12/glass), a wine from Spain that was neither wet nor dry and had a subtle taste.  It was a pleasant wine to sip on as I waited for the other components of my party. [Read more...]

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Skip the Tie, Celebrate Dad with Six Course Tasting Menu with Terry Thiese at Seasonal, NYC

June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Anyone with a rudimentary IQ for dining out in NYC knows that holidays in restaurants generally disappoint: oppressive masses, interminable waits, sub-par service and lacking food quality…you know the rest, and if you need a refresher, the culinary world’s enfant terrible and  No Reservations star, Anthony Bourdain’s books will do an excellent job of reminding you.

Bring some adult taste and ambiance to Father’s Day by celebrating one day later with a special six course tasting menu.

On June 21, the Austrian-German bistro Seasonal, 132 West 58th Street, will host the Austrian wine importer Terry Theise at a six-course Austrian tasting menu paired with a selection of the country’s wines. The distiller Hans Reisetbauer will also pour some of his schnapps. The dinner, at 6:30 p.m., will cost $125 a person. Reservations: (212) 957-5550.

Terry Theise is a leading importer of wines from Germany, Austria and Champagne. An insightful and humorous writer, Terry has a forthcoming book to be published this fall by UC Press.

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Refreshingly simple – Review of Smorgas Chef on Wall Street

June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

BY CAROLYN ONOFREY

Smorgas Chef
53 Stone Street
Financial District
212-422-3500/smorgas.com

Salmon Omelette at Smorgas Chef on Wall Street

Salmon Omelette at Smorgas Chef on Wall Street

Every time my boyfriend or I have guests in town, we like to show them the less touristy destinations in New York because those spots are why we love New York City and often times they are very affordable to boot!

On my boyfriend’s mothers most recent trip to visit us we decided to take her for brunch on Stone Street in the Financial District.  Stone Street is still a narrow cobblestoned street that is only open to foot traffic.  It has a line of bars and restaurants which mostly cater to the after-work Wall Street crowd where at 5pm on any given day of the work week you will see an overwhelming crowd of suits and the girls who wish to scoop one up. [Read more...]

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