Mario Batali Shows Off His Kitchen, the "Second Favorite Room" in His House


Updated 04/27/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mario Batali's Kitchen Video

We thought there was nothing more enviable about Mario Batali than his signature orange clogs — that is, until we saw his kitchen. On Monday's The Chew, the Italian culinary maestro offers a lens into his home life, showing off an enviably enormous cooking space with not one, but two stoves (one for baking and roasting and the other for keeping things warm). Keep watching to spot his kitchen Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Tells Mario Batali, "I Eat Whatever I Want"


Updated 03/05/12 1:06 PM · Posted by PopSugarTV · 4 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow on The Chew (Video)

Gwyneth Paltrow swung by Mario Batali's new show, The Chew, to talk about her love of food. She admitted that she exercises for an hour and a half five days a week, and all the workouts mean she can eat pretty much whatever she likes. Gwyneth, who just stunned on Sunday's Oscars red carpet, also joked about the award show but kept silent when conversation turned to Angelina Jolie's funny leg Read more

Mario Batali Talks Hot Ingredients, Eataly, and Tony Bourdain


Updated 11/02/11 10:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mario Batali on the Next Big Italian Ingredient Trend

An expansive restaurant empire, a talk show, and a children's foundation aren't enough to keep Mario Batali busy; the chef also released his ninth cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours, in the past week. Yet surprisingly, when we caught up with him, what we discovered was an underlying theme to his life philosophy: that of simplicity. Whether it's the return of the Read more

Tweet at LilSugar and Win an Autographed Mario Batali Cookbook


Updated 10/31/11 11:15 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

LilSugar Mario Batali Cookbook Giveaway

You don't need to own a pair of bright orange Crocs to whip up a meal with Mario Batali! His new cookbook for families — Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours — makes it easy for everyone to channel the orange-clogged chef and create delicious meals for the kids and grown-ups alike. We love the book's take on incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients throughout the year so Read more

Mario Batali Joins the Family Table With His Latest Cookbook


Updated 10/24/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mario Batali's Simple Family Meals

You'll want to bring the kids to the table for these recipes! Mario Batali is thinking about the entire family with his latest cookbook, Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals From My Home to Yours ($19), and even the lil ones will want to dig in. A collection of 120 of the chef's favorite recipes, the book organizes them seasonally, by month — opening the door for parents to explain the importance Read more

Mario Batali's Quips on Restaurants Today


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mario Batali Quotes

To kick off the third morning of the NYC Wine & Food Festival, four of the industry's top tastemakers, restaurateurs Mario Batali and Marcus Samuelsson, TV host Andrew Zimmern, and Food & Wine editor in chief Dana Cowin gathered for a panel discussion to talk about what makes the best restaurant experience. They all had plenty to say about the state of dining — especially the jocular Read more

Trendspotting: Public Food Markets


Updated 07/12/11 8:27 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Mario Batali's Eataly and Public Food Markets Expand Across America

Eataly, the Italian food emporium backed by Mario Batali, made a splash last Summer when it opened in Manhattan's Madison Square Park. One year later, it's still surpassed all expectations, even doubling financial projections. And that's just the beginning: today, Eataly co-owner Joe Bastianich announced plans to roll out Eataly in Los Angeles and Washington DC, with the next opening coming as Read more

Yummy Links: From Mario's Birreria to Rubo's MyPlate


Updated 06/05/11 4:25 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Today's Food News 2011-06-03 10:33:46

Mario Batali explains his new roof-top beer concept, Birreria. — The Feast NY What exactly is fish sauce? — Food Republic Learn how to make ice cream cones in a panini press! — Panini Happy Make Scott Conant's Spring asparagus soup recipe. — Huffington Post Food Mmmmm, buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. — Simply Recipes Where hottie polo player Nacho Figueras likes to eat in NYC. Read more

Mario Batali on the Chew, Gwyneth, and His Next Employee


Updated 05/17/11 10:54 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mario Batali Discusses Monster Job Search, The Chew, Celebrities That Cook

Chef Mario Batali is on the hunt for a new assistant! Not just any assistant, but a media production coordinator to be exact, and he's letting Monster conduct a vast and extensive search for the perfect candidate. Prospective coordinators can apply for the job from now until June 13; Batali hopes to have the person up and running with his team around July 25. This morning I spoke with the Read more

Yummy Links: From Earth Day Drinks to Royal Recipes


Updated 04/22/11 10:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

McDonald's to Raise Prices and More

Toast to Earth Day with five eco-friendly cocktails. — Huffington Post Food Expect prices at McDonald's to go up very soon. — Bloomberg Five Guys and In-N-Out lead a better burger revolution. — NPR Meet Google Offers, the latest Groupon clone. — Eater Watch the likes of Heidi Montag open an eatery on VH1's Famous Food. — Slashfood Guess what? Table-to-farm is the new farm-to-table. Read more