The largest gathering of the world’s leading chefs all join together every two years at a widely anticipated competition entitled the Bocuse d’Or. Referred to as the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, it’s held in Lyon, France with chefs competing from around the globe. The grandstands are full with thousands of fan cheering, some in their own unique ways, such as Japan with drums, horns and multiple, organized cheers. It’s a raucous affair.
Cooking with the Most Michelin-Starred Chef in the World
October 18, 2011, 11:47 am
There are moments in life that you know you will never forget. Many of mine revolve around food.
The earliest memories begin with rainy Sundays spent with my family watching movies, where my Dad cooked an Italian feast and eggplant parmigiana was a favorite (he was a much better cook than my Mom at the time).
Exclusive Pre-Opening Dinner Celebration at Chelsea’s Hotel Americano
September 26, 2011, 3:27 pm
Event: MoMA’s Film + Food Series
August 7, 2011, 4:38 pm
Enjoy, as well as take part, in this entertaining food and film series, from August 22nd – 30th, which celebrates its curator, Dieter Kosslick, in his 10th year as director of the Berlinale, Berlin’s International Film Festival.
Inside the Dream Downtown with Anish Kapoor and More
June 30, 2011, 12:48 pm
The outside look of this new, modern NYC boutique hotel, designed by Handel Architects, has been described as a cheese grater but haven’t we learned that what’s inside is all that really matters?
With doors being opened for you, first catch the patchouli scent that’s wafts through your nose and alerts your senses. It’s one of four scents pumped into different sections of the hotel.
However, with their contemporary American lobby restaurant, Marble Lane, headed by Top Chef alum Manuel Treviño now open, the smell of steak may be the more prominent odor, since American Kobe-style steaks and dry-aged prime are the highlights of the menu.
What’s causing more of a stir though is their signature restaurant, Romera, which features high concept culinary cuisine called “neurogastronomy.” For those who haven’t traveled outside of Barcelona to the one Michelin starred restaurant, L’Esguard, Miguel Sánchez Romera is known not only for being a chef but a working neurologist as well. At Romera, a twelve-course $245 tasting menu will be the only option to try this cuisine by a chef who some believe is on par with the legendary Ferran Adrià of El Bulli.
Interior view of Romera
But there is more to the hotel than food, and here are some other highlights, starting with the art:
Shadow portfolio (2007) Set of nine etchings in colors, on Somerset Textured paper, edition size 35 with 6 artist proofs, published by Paragon Press, London
Located near the elevators, is Scout (1999) by Richard Phillips
A closer image of Scout. For those who are familiar with the TV show, Gossip Girl, you will recognize this piece as well as the next one
Just off the main lobby is Spectrum (1998), also by Richard Phillips
Outdoor stairs leading from the lobby to the pool area
The pool offers an interesting optical illusion that wherever you stand, that section of the pool appears to be the deepest
While swimming in the pool, there is the unique feature that you could look through the hole to see into the lobby area
However, this works both ways as those in the lobby can view the swimmers above
For more information about the Dream Downtown hotel as well as Romera restaurant:
A Luggage Robot with a Side of Waygu
June 13, 2011, 10:38 pm
Do you remember Rosie the Robot, the sometimes efficient maid with the frilly apron from the The Jetsons? Perhaps we’re still waiting for our own humanoid robot maid, or even a multitasking robo-chef, but right here in New York we have our very own Yobot, which stores luggage in what may be the most futuristic hotel in the city at the new Yotel Hotel.
Behind-the-Scenes at Boulud Sud
June 2, 2011, 3:28 pm
Boulud Sud, a new crown in the Boulud empire, opened last month to rave reviews. Join in on a behind-the-scenes peek, along with Daniel’s thoughts about his Mediterranean-inspired restaurant:
The After-Parties of the Food World
May 20, 2011, 3:37 pm
(Part II – Inside the “Oscars” of the Food World)
The after-parties are not that different than those of Art Basel Miami, especially the selection process. First, you discover what parties there are, followed by which ones are the best to attend and, this is important, which order you will go to them.
Inside the “Oscars” of the Food World
May 10, 2011, 2:52 pm
On an annual basis, US chefs are exalted and awarded at what is considered the most prestigious awards ceremony in the culinary world. It’s pretty much a twelve hour affair, commencing with the walk on the red carpet (or in this case, green), to the long awards ceremony and black-tie gala reception, followed by numerous rollicking after-parties. Continue Reading
