Food & Wine Announces 2011 Class of Best New Chefs


Updated 04/05/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Food & Wine's 2011 Best New Chefs

After the James Beards, the next most coveted award in the food industry is the title of Best New Chef. Each year, since 1988, Food & Wine has bestowed the honor on a different crop of young chefs. Among past honorees? Tom Colicchio, Rick Bayless, and Thomas Keller. Over the past couple of days, the magazine's editor in chief, Dana Cowin, tweeted 10 clues to declare the winners. Tonight Read more

10 Things I Learned at Rachael Ray's Burger Bash


Updated 03/03/10 2:03 PM · Posted by partysugar · 17 comments

Details From the 2010 Burger Bash Hosted by Rachael Ray

Last night the festivities at the Food Network's annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival kicked off with the highly anticipated Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray. The line to get inside stretched from the beach to the street and the place was packed. There were celebrity chefs and well-known food personalities everywhere: serving burgers (Bobby Flay, Daniel Boulud, and Michael Symon), mingling Read more

A Look at the Food & Wine Classic Quickfire


Updated 06/26/09 9:15 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Hosea Rosenberg Wins the Classic Quickfire in Aspen

The final event at the Food & Wine Classic features the current winner of Top Chef on Sunday morning. Normally it's a cook-off between the cheftestant and an acclaimed chef like Jacques Pepin. However, this year they decided to do something different and pit two Top Chefs, Stephanie Izard and Hosea Rosenberg, against each other. The chefs were given 25 minutes to create a gourmet breakfast Read more

Link Time! 6/25


Updated 06/25/09 5:05 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

Link Time! 6/25

What does playing a mom in My Sister's Keeper mean for Cameron Diaz's career? — Monkey See Who are TV's best crime fighters? — TV.com Check out My Morning Jacket's Jim James covering George Harrison. — HitFix Who would be better as Facebook's founder: Michael Cera or Shia LaBeouf? — Cinematical The Amazing Race winner Tammy Jih talks fitness in tough conditions. — FitSugar Could Read more

What's Next For Top Chef's Stephanie Izard


Updated 07/01/09 9:32 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Top Chef's Stephanie Izard Unveils Details About New Restaurant

In addition to shooting the breeze with Top Chef's latest winner, Hosea Rosenberg, PartySugar and I also had the opportunity to catch up with Hosea's close pal, previous TC champ Stephanie Izard. When we spoke to Stephanie — who's even more spunky and sassy in person! — she unveiled additional details about her upcoming Chicago restaurant, The Drunken Goat, her unique bond with other Read more

Yummy Links: From Stephanie's Book to Elaine's Salad


Updated 06/12/09 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Yummy Links: From Stephanie's Book to Elaine's Salad

Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard has landed a book deal. — Eat Me Daily A recap of what the Internet food world is saying about Top Chef Masters. — Eater Francis Mallmann, famed Argentine grill master, shares his tips for grilling. — Serious Eats Jim Beam has released a new flavor: cherry bourbon. — The Epi-Log Catch up with the newly promoted Leah Cohen from Top Chef 5. — The Read more

Yummy Links: From Egg Dishes to In-N-Out Burger


Updated 04/17/09 1:26 PM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Yummy Links: From Egg Dishes to In-N-Out Burger

One hundred delectable ways to enjoy the incredible edible egg. — Endless Simmer Top Chef's season four winner, Stephanie Izard, shows you what it's like to slaughter a pig. — Serious Eats When is it OK to use your smart phone at the dinner table? — Chow Taste-testing KFC's new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. — The Epi-Log Simple tip: label and date everything you put in the freezer. Read more

All the News That's Fit to Eat — Mar. 4, 2009


Updated 03/05/09 11:30 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

This Week's Food News: Mar. 4, 2009

With their meaty texture, mild brine and vivid hue, Castelvetranos have become this year's olive of choice. — San Francisco Chronicle If you think organic food is safer, think again. — New York Times Make an authentic Roman spaghetti alla carbonara at home. — Boston Globe Kitchen twine is one tool no home cook should be without. — Los Angeles Times Find out what the creators of Open Read more

Yummy Links: From Cheaper Groceries to Top Chef Casting


Updated 02/09/09 3:32 PM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Yummy Links: From Cheaper Groceries to Top Chef Casting

Ten ways to save money at the grocery store. — Chow Treat your valentine to a decadent chocolate dessert. — Gourmet Show your children how much you love them with homemade chocolate pancakes. — Al Dente Learn the difference between coconut milk and coconut cream. — The Kitchn Taste-testing the market's best chocolate bars. — Cooking With Amy Do food scares change the way you eat? Read more

Yummy Links: From a Drink Calculator to Stephanie Izard


Updated 12/30/08 4:00 PM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Yummy Links: From a Drink Calculator to Stephanie Izard

Hosting a New Year's Eve party? Use this drink calculator to determine how much alcohol you'll need. — Evite A soup recipe for every season. — The Kitchn Learn how to make the classic Champagne cocktail. — Cookthink From cocktails to dinners to dessert, here are ten recipes that use vodka. — Chow Barley risotto is healthy and delicious. — Serious Eats Catch up with Top Chef Season 4 Read more