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Grilling: The Reading Essentials

I recently came across the Barnes & Noble Review, an online publication offering appraisals of current books, music, and films. The site publishes exclusive material from a number of critics, reviewers, and authors while highlighting special topics and collections in interesting ways. One featured section, Five Books, offers a quick, yet in depth, study on a specific topic each week. With the grilling season upon us, I had the luck to happen upon The Review in a week focusing on backyard grilling (and the masters that practice it). Their suggested collection has some big names and some great titles: Bobby Flay's Boy Meets Grill sits beside bestselling, James Beard Book [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:39-04:00July 3rd, 2009|Foodie Interviews, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Sharpen your Knives!

No, literally... Please sharpen your knives. Here are two simple facts: 1. Everyone owns knives. 2. All knives dull with use. We've all seen it in the movies... the chef getting ready to cut into a nice piece of meat, his hands gracefully engaging his butcher's knife against a steel sharpener, readying the edge for a precision slice. Funny thing is, we've all seen it, but most of us don't ever sharpen our knives. It's like looking under the hood of your car, it seems so difficult and foreign until someone just explains it simply. Sharp knives are essential. Dull knives are not only frustrating to use, but can be [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:40-04:00June 29th, 2009|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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AIA/LA Restaurant Design Awards

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA/LA) recently announced the list of finalists for the 2009 Restaurant Design Awards (RDAs). AIA/LA extended the reach of their contest for the first time since the RDAs inception in 2005, now accepting projects from any US-based firm for consideration. This year, the list of finalists includes restaurants, cafés and nightclubs from California, Texas, Colorado, Brazil and China (Where is New York!!?). The winners will be announced at the 5th Annual Restaurant Design Awards Ceremony at Mobius LA, hosted during the Dwell on Design conference on Friday, June 26. Here are the finalists (seems a bit California-centric though, don't ya think?) RESTAURANT FINALISTS [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:03-04:00June 25th, 2009|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake

Since my initial move to Atlanta a few years back, I've realized there are certain things that are sacred, things that you just can't make fun of, no matter what. University of Georgia football is probably number one on the list, though Chick-fil-A and peaches are a close second and third. I think we've found the holy trinity.. Chick-fil-A is one of the largest fast food companies in existence (though completely foreign to me when I got to Atlanta - Connecticut is actually one of the few states without a single franchise, odd!). The Georgia-based company is historically famous for their chicken sandwiches, though since the launch of their handspun [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:25:00-04:00June 23rd, 2009|USA Restaurants|0 Comments
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The Cookie Diet

The official first day of summer is upon us. Yes, that means it’s time to hit the beaches. As such (in a very image conscious and driven society), many people are trying to shed a few pounds they may have added over the long, cold winter. Such a ripe set of circumstances offers great opportunities to the promoters of fad dieting, and this season there is an interesting one I've just come across.. though it is apparently over 30 years old! The COOKIE DIET (yes, the cookie diet) - Great marketing, right?! I mean, cookies.. sold! Please know that I'm not speaking in any way about the nutritional value or [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:40-04:00June 22nd, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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The Mushroom Guys

I love dedication, it's inspiring.. And I have to say that it's especially inspiring when it's dedication to food! We've written previously about Transatlantic Foods on Bite of the Best. The New York-based company specializes in fresh, frozen, dried and processed wild and exotic mushrooms, as well as putting out a great selection of additional boutique food products. As a food blogger myself, I like to see others putting their passion for food into online words. I was happy to find that one of the founders of Transatlantic Foods recently launched a blog called The Mushroom Guys. Though the blog does serve to as a tool to promote their company [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:40-04:00June 18th, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Whynatte Latte, wha?

Ok, so I've been seeing this product a lot around town. If you haven't seen it yet, well, now you have. So… what is a Whynatte? After much google research, it seems it's actually many things (a cocktail, an energy drink, a way of being - yes, I actually read that). The most basic manifestation is the cocktail, composed of two simple ingredients: a hot latte and an ice cold shot of Jagermeister...combine, chug, you get the idea. The story apparently begins in California, 2004. Following a bender of dramatic proportions, the creators nursed their hangovers with their morning tradition, a hot latte. Figuring that it was already time to [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:41-04:00June 16th, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The 125 Best Foods for Men

In the current economy, everyone is eating out less and shopping more.  Of course we all want to know that the products we're putting into our shopping carts have positive nutritional benefits. Bite of the Best is committed to showcasing quality food products on a daily basis and it's great to see others doing the same. Editors created the list by comparing the labels of competing brands in each category. Bonus points were given to products with more protein and fiber, and less added sugar and sodium. Calories per serving was taken into consideration, though products were not penalized for fat content—since it adds flavor and is part of a [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:41-04:00June 11th, 2009|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, xyz misc|2 Comments
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No thanks, I’ll just try the WiFi..

The infamous question... "Chicken or fish", the most recent answer... "No thanks, I'll just have the Wifi". According to a new survey from American Airlines and HP, air passengers would rather go online than eat. More than 47 percent of business travelers surveyed in the study indicated that WiFi was the most important airport amenity, outscoring basic travel needs such as food by nearly 30 percentage points!! I know the food is bad, but America would rather get online than eat... Daily Candy is not an actual source of sustenance people! I feel like Apple should take note here.. Combine the two apparent necessities into one super device. [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:42-04:00June 2nd, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Economist’s Food for Thought Dinner

It's hard to ignore something so bold; So I must let you know about an event where two of my favorite things collide (The Economist magazine and French cooking). The Economist has paired with Chef David Bouley for an exclusive dinner party called 'Food for Thought'; an event to celebrate the release of the book 'An Edible History of Humanity' by the magazine's business editor, Tom Standage. The evening will feature a customized three-course menu, cocktails and conversation between Bouley and Standage.  The menu will explore many of the themes in the newly released book. Tom Standage (www.tomstandage.com) Tom Standage is business editor at The Economist, he is also the [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:42-04:00May 28th, 2009|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Jamie Oliver says you’re too fat

If you are not aware of Jamie Oliver, you will likely to soon be. Chef Oliver is a staple of British culinary entertainment and has has slowly been making inroads in U.S. markets. He will certainly further his recognition on this side of the pond after recently completing a deal with ABC for a series seeking to persuade Americans to swap hamburgers for home-cooked food (Join the club Mr. Oliver!). The program will be a combination of Oliver's two British television series, Jamie's School Dinners and Jamie's Ministry Of Food. The 33 year old chef plans to visit unhealthy American cities to try and improve eating habits by using local [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:43-04:00May 22nd, 2009|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Taste of the Nation

I had the extraordinary experience of attending Taste of the Nation this month. The event was held at the breathtaking ballroom of the Georgia Aquarium and showcased many of the city's top culinary talents slinging their wares from their restaurant's booths, in a trade show, buffet-style format. A carnival atmosphere prevailed as we meandered through the aromas and colors of the various foodie samplings flying in ever direction. This is an event that is not to be missed if you have the opportunity. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has brought together the most creative culinary minds from across the country; key figures of modern cuisine and national culinary celebrities [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:43-04:00May 14th, 2009|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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$5000 Recipe Contest

Did that get your interest? Fishing for frugal recipes - Winner catches $5000!! Regal Springs Tilapia (the world’s largest producer) is searching for recipes. The goal is to come up with the best 'family-friendly' tilapia meal, made for no more than $15.  Six finalists will receive cash prizes with the grand prize winner receiving $5,000.  The contest begins May 1 and ends August 1, 2009. Anyone in the 50 contiguous United States and District of Columbia who is over 18 can enter. Recipes must be original and meals must include a tilapia entrée, salad and vegetable or fruit to feed a family of four for no more than $15.  Contest [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:43-04:00May 7th, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Last Case of Tim Tams – Charity Auction

A Tim Tam is a bit of an odd cookie, and one rarely seen in the United States. They're chocolate biscuits, originally made by Arnott's Biscuits, an Australian company; composed of two layers of chocolate malted biscuit, separated by a light chocolate cream filling, and coated in a thin layer of melted chocolate. Arnott’s is now owned by Campbells. which also owns Pepperidge Farm, who released their own short-lived line of Tim Tams late last year. The cookies are no longer available (I don't exactly know why), and cookie cravers are actually posting their 'stories of want' online (http://www.ilovetimtamcookies.com). For most Americans, Tim Tams are now nowhere to be found. [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:44-04:00May 4th, 2009|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Curiously Small? New Altoids

Altoids has just launched their newest assault on your tongue. While I can still only keep one of their original mints in my mouth about halfway through before conceding defeat, I am far better suited to handle their newest product, Altoids Smalls. Though just as “curiously strong” as the original, the Altoids Small is just that.. small. A pocket-sized container of Altoids Smalls contains 50 of these little mint 'pills'... they are much closer to tic-tacs in size, but with a heck more punch. The tiny mints are packaged in a miniature version of the classic tin (about the size of a matchbook); tiny enough to fit in the smallest [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:44-04:00May 2nd, 2009|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Gift Idea – Cherries Divine

Okay, so this one is a local find (though it is available nationwide online). I recently came across a family run Atlanta-based company called Cherries Divine. Cherries Divine is run by husband-and-wife team Andy and Stacey Freeman, who have adapted a family recipe from Andy's mother Linda in-order to make the cherry treats they now ship all over the country. Cherries Divine Chocolatiers creates long-stemmed, hand-dipped, gourmet chocolate-covered cherries, using a recipe that dates back generations. Each uniquely flavored maraschino cherry (though I must say I would have have highly preferred an untreated cherry) from the Columbia River Gorge is enveloped in butter cream and then hand-dipping in milk, white or [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:44-04:00April 28th, 2009|Food & Drinks, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Food Horrorshow – Squeez Bacon

Sorry, but I couldn't think of a better title for one of the most bizarre food creations I've seen to-date. Though I've certainly seen some food in restaurants that could be labeled 'molecular gastronomy', this is one of the first commercially produced food product I've seen in a long time that awed me... and not in a good way. What is it you ask? It's bacon in a squeeze-tube. Yes, it's Squeez Bacon. This miracle of modern science was apparently the brainchild of a young man working in a small restaurant in Sweden. Shortly after WWII ended, with all types of developments on the horizon, Vilhelm Lillefläsk developed a truly [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:45-04:00April 21st, 2009|Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Kevorkian Burger

Susan Levin, a staff dietitian for the Washington-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, recently sent a letter to The West Michigan Whitecaps, a minor-league baseball team in Grand Rapids. This is not just an odd pen pal relationship; Ms. Levin is asking that the organization put a warning label on their new 4,800-calorie burger. Ms.Levin finds their creation to be a "dietary disaster" that increases the risk of cancer and heart disease.... The Whitecaps say they have no plans to put a label on the enormous new hamburger they're selling this season, noting it's just a publicity stunt, that has clearly worked.... Good grief... -bryan btw - The 4-pound, $20 [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:45-04:00April 14th, 2009|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Iron Chef Atlanta

Battle Rhubarb... Allez Cuisine!!! A recent fundraiser for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival took on an interesting dimension when it adopted the 'Iron Chef' format. Guests to the event were privy to a selection of silent auction items, passed appetizers (a pimento cheese 'slider' impressing most) and wine... all while taking in the competitive 'battle' between two local chefs. The secret ingredient was rhubarb (oddly, a rather Northeastern ingredient by my account). Shaun Doty represented his restaurant (aptly named Shaun's) while Chip Ulbrich showed what South City Kitchen was all about. The pair produced a dinner for the judges; Chip offering an entree of seared pork belly atop a sweet potato, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:46-04:00April 7th, 2009|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, USA Restaurants, USA Travel, xyz misc|2 Comments
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eat like there’s no tomorrow – Hans Rueffert

I recently had the pleasure of attending a dinner at a great local seafood restaurant, C & S Oyster Bar. The event, hosted by Toren Anderson Media & Events, was designed to bring attention to the wonderful cuisine being served nightly at C&S. In addition to the amazing dinner, Toren took the opportunity to let us all know about a good friend of hers with a truly inspirational story.. Hans Rueffert was diagnosed with stage-three stomach cancer shortly after finishing 3rd in the Next Food Network Star television series in 2005. Hans suffered greatly, losing most of his stomach and esophagus to the disease, but also found he gained something [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:46-04:00March 31st, 2009|Foodie Interviews, xyz misc|3 Comments
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