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PartySugar Behind the Bash: Dining By Design
On Monday night I was lucky enough to attend a preview of DIFFA's Dining By Design. The fundraising event, sponsored by Elle Decor, invited designers and corporations to create one-of-a-kind installations of dining tables set for dinner and the surrounding room. While the food was practically non-existent, the four floors were filled with over 40 incredible tablescape designs.
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Food Section Sampler — Oct. 14, 2009
- Small fish, like sardines, herring, and anchovies, have big benefits. — Chicago Tribune
- Several notable San Francisco and New York restaurant chefs seem to have traded places. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Fresh kale is a festive, healthful vehicle for an Autumn salad.
Denny's Strives to Hit the Late-Night Sweet Spot
2009 has been a rough year for casual dining, with many restaurant chains struggling to stay afloat. The solution proposed at Denny's? Become friends with the cool kids.
Are You Averse to Eating in Noisy Restaurants?
I'm almost always the designated dining concierge when my friends and I go out to eat, and last night I was selecting a restaurant for a group of us to gather at this weekend. I was interested in two restaurants, but when I read that the noise level in one was incredibly high, I immediately chose the other establishment. I absolutely hate it when I can't have a normal conversation over dinner.
First Couple Faces Criticism For Dining Decisions
The first couple have continued to convey political messages about food with their recent dining choices. The Obamas spent Saturday evening in Manhattan, where they dined at James Beard Award-winning chef Dan Barber's restaurant Blue Hill before catching a Broadway show.
Within hours, news sites were awash with commentary on the first couple's romantic dinner.
Simple Tip: Satin Ribbon Makes Affordable Place Setting
At a party, Diffa's Dining By Design event, I saw the most uncomplicated yet sophisticated place setting. A plain linen napkin was lined with a single satin ribbon. The color palate was muted and the ribbon had an elegant twist.
Hell's Kitchen - 3.10 Recap
Last night at nine, I sat down to enjoy the final episode of Hell's Kitchen. Boy was I in for a shock when at ten I realized it was far from over - there is still one episode left! It was much tamer than it normally is with the finalists, Rock and Bonnie, only entering the kitchen for a quick 30 minutes.
Do You Care About Michelin Stars?
This past week, the Michelin Guide announced its 2009 starred restaurants for New York and San Francisco. The Michelin Guide, Europe's best-known restaurant guide, is released annually in the form of a series of books organized by city. The red books award restaurants zero, one, two, or three stars, and the stars are arguably the most well-regarded rankings in the global restaurant industry, with three being an extraordinary honor.
Thomas Keller in the Frozen Food Aisle?
The man behind the Best Restaurant in America is surprising everyone with a new frozen food line. The folks at Bloomberg are reporting that Thomas Keller — owner of The French Laundry and Per Se — has designed and placed his name on two frozen dishes for FiveLeaf, a unit of Cuisine Solutions Inc. The first one, Mac and Cheese Lobster with Orzo will be pitched to retail stores soon.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — July 2, 2008
- Four festive and portable dishes for your Fourth of July celebration. — Boston Globe
- Top Chef's Richard Blais and others are turning deviled eggs into an art form. — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Rumor has it that Rachael Ray is releasing a memoir.
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