Fabio Viviani on Top Chef All-Stars Episode 15


Updated 03/30/11 6:52 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Former Top Chef All-Star Fabio Viviani Recaps Top Chef Episode 15

Who better to cover the finale of Top Chef All-Stars than former cheftestant (and contender from this season!) Fabio Viviani? Fabio, take it away!Here we go. We're getting close to knowing who the Top Chef will be. I mean, these people are all Top Chefs in my book already, and honestly I believe that everyone but me was truly at a certain point thinking that they were actually going to win. Now, Read more

Yummy Links: From Gail Simmons to President Obama


Updated 07/09/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Gail Simmons Talks About Top Chef Just Desserts and Other Daily Food News

Gail Simmons opens up about her role as hostess of Top Chef: Just Desserts. — Feast Tips for making homemade sausage. — Huffington Post Food Everything you need to know about Morimoto's new Napa restaurant. — Inside Scoop Be like Thomas Keller and make your own cured lemons. — Food Wishes How to refuse dessert politely. — Chow On a hot night, serve chilled cucumber soup for dinner. Read more

Morimoto Shows Off His Crazy Knife Skills


Updated 06/23/10 3:25 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Masaharu Morimoto at the 2010 Aspen Food & Wine Classic

Masaharu Morimoto's cooking demo in Aspen was exactly that: a demonstration. To be more specific, it was a mind-blowing demonstration of how stupefyingly skilled he is in the kitchen. The Iron Chef began by making a fried fish cake noodle soup, first puréeing white fish with egg whites, potato starch, and soy, then piping the tacky, moist mousse into simmering fish broth to form udon-like Read more

Yummy Links: From Medium Raw to Blue Curaçao


Updated 05/21/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

An Inside Look at Anthony Bourdain's New Book and Other Food News

A first look at Anthony Bourdain's soon-to-be-released book, Medium Raw. — Grub Street NY Announcing the winner of the Food52 and Cook's Illustrated recipe-off. — Slate How to date a chef without getting fat. — iVillage An all-encompassing guide to paprika. — Serious Eats Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is launching a Summer booze cruise in New York City. — Eater NY Rick Bayless's menu Read more

What Do You Know About Iron Chef America?


Updated 01/08/10 1:35 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

What Do You Know About Iron Chef America?

Last Sunday night's Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America event starring Michelle Obama and White House chef Cris Comerford turned out to be the Food Network's highest-rated, most-watched show ever — attracting 7.6 million viewers. Since so many people tuned in, I put together a quiz that tests your knowledge of the culinary competition. Find out how well you know your Iron Chef fun facts Read more

Morimoto to Bring Yakatori to the Traveling Masses


Updated 08/07/10 4:38 PM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Masaharu Morimoto to Open Japanese Street Food Airport Chain

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's got a new project in the works. Yesterday the hospitality company Delaware North Cos announced a partnership with the sushi master, with plans to launch Skewers, a new fast-casual airport restaurant chain. Although no sushi will be on the menu, the concept will offer travelers easily portable meals like soups and salads, as well as a variety of skewered meats and Read more

A New Battle Begins Over The Next Iron Chef!


Updated 11/23/09 11:22 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Contestants Announced For The Next Iron Chef Season Two on Food Network

Days before the season finale of The Next Food Network Star — and hot off the heels of another captivating Top Chef Masters round — we've learned more about another foodie reality TV show. After the first successful iteration of The Next Iron Chef in 2007 (alums Michael Symon, Chris Cosentino, and Aaron Sanchez have all become Food Network personalities), the show is returning for a second Read more

2008's Best Moments at Aspen Food & Wine


Updated 06/19/09 6:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Slideshow: Highlights From the 2008 Aspen Food & Wine Classic

As I mentioned yesterday, Party and I are headed to Aspen this weekend for what is considered the food industry's biggest gathering of the year. Before we report back with inspiring moments and witty words from this year's gustatory fest, I wanted to take a look back at the best that Aspen had to offer last year. Read more

Meet the Newest Dining Hotspot: The Ballpark


Updated 04/02/09 10:52 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Yankee Stadium to Serve Up Premium Dining Options

Masaharu Morimoto isn't the only celebrity chef to be serving stepped-up stadium food at future Yankees games. As part of the stadium's new Legends Culinary Series, at select games, famous New York chefs will serve up signature dishes at the stadium's Legends Suite Club. In addition to Iron Chef Morimoto, the star-studded lineup of chefs will include Alex Guarnaschelli of The Cooking Loft and Read more

YumSugar's Top 10 Things Found in Aspen


Updated 06/23/08 11:39 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

YumSugar's Top 10 Things Found in Aspen

During the three days PartySugar and I spent at this year's Food and Wine Classic, we came across a lot of amazing and tasty things. From pork to peas, we were treated to some of the best food from some of the most amazing chefs on the planet. It was a difficult task, but I've rounded up my top 10 favorite things. Read them below and then be sure to click through for all the pictures. David Read more