Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Meet the mashgiach. Also known as a gatekeepers, they keep kitchens kosher. [NY Times] * Get ready to whine about wine prices. They’re going up. [MSN Money] * Are kids over kid menus? At least one is — and she eloquently explains why. [TODAY] [...]
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Kentucky Derby Dining; El Bulli Exhibit; Hottest Celeb Chefs; Farina Interview + More News
Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Heading to Churchill Downs? Here are some Kentucky Derby dining recommendations. [WFPL.org] * Simply the best. What makes a restaurant the best isn’t a critic’s opinion so much as your own. [Telegraph] * Never dined at El Bulli? You can still (sort of) experience it, [...]
OpenTable Diner Reviews Reveal Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in the U.S.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are pleased to announce the 2013 Diners’ Choice Award winners for Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in the United States. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of [...]
Foodies Are the New Fashionistas in NYC; Padma’s Skinny Secret + More
Food and dining news from around the web and the world… * Checks and the city. Restaurant reservations are the new Manolos for young singles. [NY Times] * I don’t know how she does it. Oh, wait! Now I do. Padma Lakshmi reveals her secret to staying skinny. I think it also involves exercise, but, [...]
Postponed: Score a Reservation for 2 to Top Chef Kitchen in NYC for Tuesday, 10/30/12!
Note: Due to Hurricane Sandy, we are postponing our reservations giveaway. Please check back for further details later in the week. Did you miss your chance to snag a reservation at Bravo’s Top Chef Kitchen? Here’s another opportunity to dine at the restaurant and also meet other Top Chef fans like yourself! We’re releasing three [...]
Enter to Win a Trip to Bravo’s Top Chef Kitchen in New York City on 10/30/12!
Calling all Top Chef fans! You can win a trip to New York City and dinner for two on October 30, 2012, to Top Chef Kitchen, an impressive four-course dining experience from Bravo’s Emmy®- and James Beard Award-winning television series, Top Chef. Located in the heart of New York City’s TriBeCa and open for a limited time, Top [...]
Dining Poll: What Type of Food TV Do You Crave?
I don’t really watch a lot of food television, preferring to go out to eat or cook myself. If forced to choose, however, my favorite is anything featuring Jacques Pépin on PBS. There’s something so zen about his demeanor, his uber-efficient technique, and the fact that the food always seems to be the star. Having [...]
Dining Poll: Do You Agree with the Outcome of the ‘Top Chef’ Finale?
One of the more entertaining seasons of Top Chef came to a close last night. This time, it was down to just two competitors — and it was a nail biter until the very end. Do you think the right person walked away with the title? Share your opinion in today’s poll.
What’s Your Favorite Dessert? Dish It in Honor of “Top Chef: Just Desserts”
Wednesday, September 15th is Free Dessert Day — and the premiere of Top Chef: Just Desserts on Bravo! Book a reservation at a participating restaurant and you’ll receive a free dessert at the end of your meal. In honor of this sweet offer, we’re wondering what your favorite dessert is. Anything chocolate? Gelato? New York cheesecake? [...]
Chef Watch: José Andrés Gets a Prize; The Obamas’ Favorite Chef; Michael Mina’s New Venture, and More
* José Andrés (The Bazaar by José Andrés) will receive the 2010 grand prize from the Vilcek Foundation, “which annually honors the contributions of foreign-born Americans in the areas of art, culture and science” on April 7th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York. [Washington Post] * Restaurateur Donatella Arpaia (Mia Donna) can cook. No, [...]