by Steven Doyle
From Grant Achatz comes a fantastic offer that will surely be snatched up immediately. Now you may rent out one of his Chicago laboratories for New Years Eve. The entire restaurant or bar will be at your whim for the right price. Read on from the wizard himself and gather your buddies. Continue reading
Filed under Bubbles, Chicago, New Years Eve, Travel
by Steven Lindsey
What could be more exciting than spending a romantic weekend in Cabo San Lucas with Chef Kent Rathbun? OK, I should probably clarify. Rathbun will be there, but not for the romantic part. Unless you consider savoring his tasty morsels an act of seduction. (Nobody’s here to judge.)
Last week, diners got a preview of a chef-swap partnership between Rathbun and Chef Marco Bustamante from Capella Pedregal one of the most luxurious resorts in all of Mexico. Together, the chefs prepared an incredible five-course dinner filled with amazing flavors like “Crema de Elote” (cream of corn) with Peekytoe crab. Continue reading
by Suzi Migdol
Still scouring the streets of New Orleans, which is never a bad thing, it was getting late and our party was looking for a little Southern hospitality that the Big Easy had to offer. Many of the locals pointed to The Ruby Slipper to help fill our welcoming needs along with a great meal. The cute building that housed The Ruby Slipper was warm and intimate. Essence of garlic emanating from the kitchen filled the room, assuring us that we had definitely made the right choice for dinner. Continue reading
Filed under BBQ, chefs, Crave, Crave Camera, fun with food, New Orleans, Susan Migdol, Travel
by Suzi Migdol
There are plenty of fantastic places to eat in New Orleans, but on my last visit I wanted to check out some of the more hidden or out of the way places for lunch. I was steered by Michelle, my host, who claimed, “This sandwich is a religious experience.” I had to try Cake Café on that recommendation alone. Continue reading
Filed under Bacon, chefs, Crave, fun with food, New Orleans, Susan Migdol, Travel
by Joy Jangles
Today we’re going all the way to Los Angeles California for our Sunday Brunch Series to a legendary Dumpling House – Din Tai Fung. Now this isn’t just any ordinary dumpling restaurant, ranked by the New York Times as one of the top 10 restaurants in the World, owner and the son of the original founder Frank Yang shares his father’s story and why their Xiao Long Baos ranks supreme. Continue reading
Filed under Brunch, fun with food, Joy Jangles, Sunday Brunch, Travel
by David Donalson
When going on vacations, my first instinct is to look up the local food and wine scene and make my plans from there. When my wife and I decided to go to the temperate Santa Barbara, I was immediately reminded of the movie “Sideways” and their search for Pinot Noir in the Santa Barbara County. In my research, Carr Winery was high on the lists of boutique Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc so off we went.
Not to make every person jealous but we decided to ride bikes to the local wineries, enjoying the cool Pacific breeze and a little exercise. Trust me, I wish I was back there now with these 90 degree nights. After a short bike ride from the Fess Parker Double Tree Resort right along the beach, we arrived at Carr Vineyards and Winery. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Travel, Wine
by David Donalson
Santa Barbara is about 2 hour north drive along the 101 from Los Angeles. It is a beautiful city that has been called the “American Riviera” and with temperatures in the high 70s during July, it makes a great summer getaway. When visiting we thought the best way to explore this beautiful city was the foodie stroll with the Wine Cask restaurant. The Wine Cask is a Santa Barbara staple and set just off the main tourist street (State Street) on Anacapa, a great place to start a tour.
Our adventure starts on Tuesday, when the Santa Barbara Certified Farmer’s Market shuts down the State Street for a few hours so chefs, tourists and locals alike can shop from the different stands for local produce. For the foodie stroll, we walked with Chef Brandon Hughes while he made choices on what products he wants for the restaurant menu and our personal tasting menu later. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, David Donalson, fun with food, Local Produce, Travel, Wine
by Steven Lindsey photos by Rod Orta
