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Odds ‘n ends posts about things happening in NYC area , plus leftover posts from original BIte of the Best site

Bonnie Tandy Leblang Featured Chef on Cookstr.com

"We are very pleased that on August 10 you will be featured as the Author of the Day on Cookstr.com," said the email from Editor in Chief Katie Workman. " This means your name and photo will be on the home page — the first thing our visitors see when they click onto the site!" The email went on to say that they " hope you will let your friends and colleagues know that you are Cookstr's Author of the Day." and suggested including in my blog or newsletter; posting it on your Facebook page; or tweeting it on Twitter. - bonnie

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00August 10th, 2010|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Butchery Classes at Fleishers in Kingston, New York

Fleisher’s Grass-fed & Organic Meats in Kingston, NY is holding five-day introductory butchery class this August. Students, limited to eight per class, will make sausage, cure charcuterie, carve carcasses (pig, chicken, lamb), witness a chicken slaughter, tour a slaughterhouse and learn about sourcing and sustainability, among many other activities. This class will provide  students with both hands-on butchery experience, lectures and demo segments from Fleisher’s head butcher Joshua Applestone and former Culinary Institute of America instructor Hans Sebald. Classes commence on August 1 and August 8. The fee is $2,100 per participant for the classes and  a set of knives. For additional information click here, or go to fleishers.com. - [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00July 31st, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party

The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is heading west! Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events and Blue Smoke are joining forces with Little Nell hotel for the first Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party, taking place Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, 2010. It will be an unforgettable weekend of mouthwatering barbecue, music, and festivities. The Big Aspen Barbecue Block Party will feature several pitmasters serving up their ‘cue (for $8 per plate) as well as live music, seminars, cooking demos, and book signings with the experts – all for free. Pitmasters include: • Chris Lilly- Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur, AL) • Drew Robinson- Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (Birmingham, AL) [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:09-04:00July 22nd, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Outstanding In The Field: Chef Scott Anderson

Chef Scott Anderson of the award winning elements restaurant (163 Bayard Lane in Princeton, New Jersey; .www.elementsprinceton.com)  has been invited — for the second year in a row —  to share his innovative menu of seasonal vegetables and ingredients with diners at Mosefund Farm as one of this year’s Outstanding in the Field events. The events are described as “restaurants without walls,” creating unique dining experiences for all participants. On September 4th, 2010 at 3:00pm, Chef Anderson will create a farm to table experience offering diners the chance to enjoy a locally grown and sustainable meal. Guests will join farmers, producers and the chef to sit at a long family-style [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:05:57-04:00July 20th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Authentic Crawfish Boil, Fat Tuesday, Des Moines

Fat Tuesday, an authentic Cajun/New Orleans/Southern restaurant in Des Moines, is holding their final Crawfish boil this season on Friday July 16 and Saturday, July 17. Join other Fat Tuesday enthusiasts for a good tastin', down to earth crawsfish bowl.  Owner Steven James earned his "stripes" of his authenticity from growing up in the 9th ward in New Orleans and brought his favorites to Des Moines. They also serve  spicy and not-so-spicy flavorful dishes like: Alligator, Fried Frog Legs, Gumbo,  Catfish, "Po' Boy Sandwiches, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice and Cajun Greens. Fat Tuesday 6112 SW 9th (1 1/2 blocks of Army Post Road) Des Moines, Iowa 515-285-3552 www.fattuesday-restaurant.com - [...]

By |2022-01-17T14:07:35-05:00July 12th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Brasserie 1605’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Festival

This Sunday July 4th,  Brasserie 1605 will hold its first annual Macy’s Fireworks Festival, featuring an All-American Picnic Buffet in the restaurant that overlooks Times Square, followed by a rooftop viewing of the city’s most famous pyrotechnic display. Just 95 people (At $200 per person) will have the opportunity to watch Macy’s Fireworks  from the Crowne Plaza Times Square’s roof , overlooking Broadway and Times Square, with its unparalleled and unfettered sight lines to the Hudson River 47 stories above the crowds. The festival will begin at 7 p.m. with a Champagne Picnic Buffet, including such American fare favorites as: Angus beef burgers; foot-long hot dogs; pulled pork sliders; corn [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:08-04:00July 2nd, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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July 4th Weekend Barbecue Bargain at Pera

Not all of July 4th’s traditional fireworks are those in the sky; the thrill of the earth-bound flaming grill is as synonymous with Independence Day celebrations as high altitude pyrotechnics. So Pera Mediterranean Brasserie’s 10-foot grill will work overtime on July 4th (Saturday, July 3rd, too), for Pera’s Boundless Bargain Barbeque – all the hanger steak, chicken brochette, lamb ribs, the restaurant’s signature lamb Adana (hand-chopped lamb seasoned with Mediterranean spices and cooked on a long flat skewer) and marinated shrimp Independence Day celebrants can consume for $19 per person. This also includes limitless servings of bulghur pilaf and yoghurt and cucumber “cacik”and three meze - warm hummus with  lavash [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:09-04:00July 1st, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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OC Fair “The Beat Goes On”

“The Beat Goes On” July 16-August 15 with the 2010 OC Fair and 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals and music. With more than a million fair-goers each year, the OC Fair features a variety of traditional favorites, including baking competitions and livestock displays mixed in with modern marvels such as chocolate-covered bacon and deep-fried butter. The OC Fair will feature agricultural exhibits, home and visual arts displays, free community entertainment, two carnivals with a variety of twisted and turbulent rides and games, and a Fair food feast fit for gastric delight with jumbo turkey legs, foot-long corn dogs, funnel cakes and anything and everything deep-fried or on a [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:02-04:00June 28th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Deli, go home..

It's funny how we think of the stuff we eat. The way we classify many foods in the U.S. is by its supposed ethnic background, it's even ingrained in the way we dine. Think about it, what are you in the mood for? French, Italian, Greek, Indian... we see a dish, we catalog its ingredients, and we assign a country of origin to it. What is funniest about this to me is that the foods we often associate with foreign countries are really more about America than anywhere else. Still, the most ordered Indian dish at restaurants is chicken tikka masala, a British dish in actuality, more inspired by Londoners [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:11-04:00June 23rd, 2010|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The Copper Beech Inn Earns 5 Stars

The Copper Beech Inn, known for its refined elegance and intimate New England style, received 5 Stars for its Copper Beech Restaurant in the June Issue of Hartford Magazine. An Ivoryton Village landmark is known for offering exceptional cuisine, luxurious accommodations and a superb setting. “We couldn’t be happier with the response that we received from Hartford Magazine,” said Ian Phillips, Owner. This award continues a string of successes for Executive Chef Tyler Anderson, a rising star in Connecticut, with a 2009 win on Food Network show Chopped. Chef Anderson is committed to serving sustainable seafood, meats and vegetables that have been raised, foraged, farmed or produced within a 150-mile [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:40:34-04:00June 14th, 2010|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pints for Prostates Thomas Hooker Brewing Tasting in June

The Pints for Prostates Thomas Hooker Brewing Tasting will take place on June 19, 2010 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Thomas Hooker Brewing, 16 Tobey Rd., Bloomfield, Conn., and raise funds to fight prostate cancer. The event will include a selection of fresh Thomas Hooker brews, food from Black Eyed Sally’s BBQ and music from the Biscuit Rollers blues trio. Attendees will get the chance to win several great beer related door prizes and for a $10 donation will be eligible for a drawing for a trip for two to the Great American Beer Festival taking place in Denver, Colo., in September  2010. “Pints for Prostates uses the universal language of [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:11-04:00June 4th, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Remy on The Upcoming Disney Dream

At Le Bernardin last month, I experienced the creations of Chef Arnaud Lallement from l’Assiette Champenoise, a Michelin two-star restaurant just outside of Reims, France. Le Bernardin hadn’t replaced Eric Ripert, nor was Chef Lallement there for regular diners. Instead, a small group was invited to experience the premium dining that will be available at Remy, a dining option on the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line - the Disney Dream. The Disney Dream is set to sail its maiden voyage on Jan 26, 2011. Remy — paying homage to the diminutive French star in Disney-Pixar’s hit “Ratatouille” - will offer an 8 to 9 course menu created by [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:12-04:00June 1st, 2010|Foodie Interviews, Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Nuts in the Kitchen 4-Course Buffet Luncheon

On June 9, join cookbook author Susan Herrmann Loomis for a multi-dimensional luncheon, including a cooking demonstration of recipes from her newest work, Nuts in the Kitchen - a lively culinary guide and comprehensive collection of more than 100 nut-centric recipes, from appetizers to desserts.  The four-course buffet lunch starts with Cocoa Nuts with Fleur de Sel and Parmigiano Seed Sticks, then Mushroom and Walnut Tarte Tartin and Tagine from Le Casbah. For dessert: Crumbly Almond Cake and Lemon Poppyseed Ice Cream. The New York City Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier — the organization of female leaders in the food, wine and hospitality industries dedicated to education, advocacy and philanthropy [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:12-04:00May 31st, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pillsbury $1,000,000 Winner

Sue Compton's recipe for Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups won $1,000,000 in the Pillsbury Bake-Off last month. Sue's son — who jumped up and down and screamed, "That's my mom!" — happened to be standing right next to me when her category winning was announced. Only the four category winners were announced at the Bake-Off in Orlando; the grand prize of a million dollars wasn't announced until two days later on Oprah in Chicago. At the Orlando press conference, Sue — who mentioned she doesn't even own a computer — said if she won the top prize she'd put some away for retirement, and use the other for her son's [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:14-04:00May 13th, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Allergy-Free Dining iPhone App

The iEatOut Gluten & Allergen Free application for the iPhone and iPod Touch provides instant access to safe eating out –  easily at your fingertips! It's based on the Let's Eat Out! series. The app offers menu choices configured to specific allergens. Quickly learn what's safe to eat, how foods are prepared and what questions to ask when ordering meals in Indian, Italian and Steak restaurant ! Tailor your iPhone / iPod touch by selecting from one or any combination of 10 common food allergens – corn, dairy, eggs, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. View color-coded columns and menu item descriptions to determine which dishes 'contain' [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:14-04:00May 11th, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Glee Gum

Bonnie came across the neat little foodie find at the Green Products Expo in NYC . There's something about eco-friendly products that just makes them taste a bit better, almost guilt free. Though gum might not be the first thing you think of when thinking green (or healthy), Glee Gum is certainly worth a bit of your consideration. Glee Gum is an all natural chewing gum, made from sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. The gum comes in six different flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, tangerine, classic 'bubblegum', spearmint, and triple berry and has no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.. it's the next generation chicklet; a healthier alternative to synthetic, artificially flavored gums. [...]

By |2017-08-25T16:46:49-04:00May 9th, 2010|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, Rambling|5 Comments
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Oscar Mayer Good Mood Mission

Admit it… Mondays can be the hardest day of the week. Many people find the cure for a “case of the Monday’s” can be something simple – like knowing you have a delicious lunch to savor during a break in your busy schedule. Well, Oscar Mayer agrees with you. Oscar Mayer has recently launched a new selection of lunchtime offerings as their own cure for a case of the Monday’s... Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Cracker Combinations. Lunchables for adults is all I have to say... Whole grain flatbread crackers , Philadelphia Reduced Fat Cream Cheese and Oscar Mayer Deli meat provide a delicious combination of protein and whole grain that [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:15-04:00May 4th, 2010|Food & Drinks, Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Primo’s Curbside Cuisine

Out of Oakland’s backyard and into the streets — Primo’s Parrilla delivers an authentic food experience  on their mobile food truck by offering slow-grilled Argentine asado. A first within the mobile food community offering meats grilled in the Argentine  slow cooking tradition, Primo's will light up the parrilla on location using only almond wood and (natural) mesquite lump charcoal. Free-range chicken and grass fed tri-tip topped off with Primo’s version of freshly made chimichurri, the traditional Argentine accompaniment, will be available from the grill. Diners will be able to taste the difference through the ‘art of slow grilling’ and the use of S.L.O (sustainable, local, organic) ingredients. Also on offer [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:22:02-04:00April 28th, 2010|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Il Cantuccio, Italian Bakery Opening Today

A new Italian bakery — Il Cantuccio 91 Christopher Street (at Bleecker Street) —  opens its doors in the heart of the Greenwich Village today, Saturday, April 24, 2010. Owners Camilla Bottari, Lorenzo Palombo, and Simone Bertini bring decades of confectionery experience and a secret cantucci recipe to the palates of New Yorkers. Hailing from Prato in Tuscany, the partners of Il Cantuccio NYC offer a selection of gourmet bakery products, including a unique interpretation of the cantuccini or cantucci — the regional semi-soft biscotti — that's for breakfast drenched in milk or coffee, as a snack with an herbal tea, or as a dessert with a glass of muscat [...]

By |2017-10-22T15:00:24-04:00April 24th, 2010|Other happenings|3 Comments
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Official Tales of the Cocktail Festival Cocktail

And the winner is: Death in the South Pacific by Washington bartender Evan Martin. It's now the “official cocktail” of the 2010 annual culinary and cocktail festival, Tales of the Cocktail. Recipes poured in from New Zealand to Washington as over 150 bartenders punched it up to create a tiki-inspired cocktail for the 8th annual festival. Evan Martin's drink featured Appleton Estate Extra 12 Year Old Rum, Rhum Clement VSOP, Grand Marnier, Trader Tiki's Orgeat Syrup, Fee's Falernum, Fee’s Grenadine, and Cruzan Blackstrap Rum. “This drink hits all the contest requirements on the nose: It creatively mixes multiple rums, sweeteners, and citrus to "tikify" the Planter's Punch template; it has [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:20:16-04:00April 23rd, 2010|Other happenings, USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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