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June 25th, 2008

China Clears Up Confusion

We’ve all been there, stumped with a take out menu in hand, studying the backlit photograph, skeptical of why it’s designated the “Happy Family.”  Or maybe it was the “Husband and Wife Lung Slices” that caught our adventurous attention, which achieved disappointment later, when found that neither spouse had contributed anatomy to the dish.
As New […]

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June 20th, 2008

A Wine Lover’s Notes from Aspen

In my conclusion of the Food and Wine Classic ‘08 from Aspen, I forgot to include notes from a beverage point of view! Alder Yarrow of Vinography.com was both a lecturer and spectator, blogging about his hometown visit online. Be sure to read his thoughts from Friday and Saturday, including notes from the third annual […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

June 18th, 2008

NYC Brings Doughnuts Up To Code

NYC Department of Health will perceivably finish up a job well done when the final phase of the Trans Fat Regulation takes effect July 1. 
The process began last year when restaurants were barred from using trans fat oils for frying and spreads in their kitchens.  Next month will put the kabosh on fats in […]

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June 9th, 2008

Creme de la Creme: The Restaurant Industry Assembles to Celebrate the Best

Last night culinary excellence was acknowledged with the 2008 James Beard Foundation Awards.  Honors were presented at the Lincoln Center in NYC, offering tribute to the best of the food industry, with consideration in a variety of disciplines, including top chefs and restaurateurs to designers and journalists.
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich took home the […]

By Rob -- 2 comments

May 12th, 2008

The Capital City: Zagat Surveys Beijing

Beijing is a burgeoning landscape, indoctrinating customs from the West while maintaining loyal to ancient traditions.  The economy has grown expeditiously over several years and as the host of the 2008 Olympics, it will be a top tourist destination in August. 
On the cusp of the summer games, Zagat announced their first guide to Beijing, that covers […]

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April 17th, 2008

Can Vegan Worcestershire Satisfy the Carnivore in You?

Kate over at Accidental Hedonist has a great discussion going over at her blog about when a person is considered a vegetarian. In my ongoing personal quest to determine whether my fear of the extensive hormones in beef outweighs my love of a good steak or hamburger, I realized there were a few things I […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

April 15th, 2008

Hurray! Purple is Up For Grabs!

The folks over at Food Business Review are reporting that an Australian court ruled today that Cadbury Schweppes, the makers of my favorite Easter nosh and other fine sweets, does not possess any intellectual copyright over the color purple. The latest decision puts to rest a lawsuit filed by Cadbury against Australian confectioner Darrell Lea […]

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April 15th, 2008

Don’t Miss The First Annual NYC Wine and Food Fest!

For you lucky readers in the NYC area, don’t forget to put on your finest and head out to the New York City Wine and Food Festival this fall. Presented by Food and Wine Magazine, as well as the Food Network, the NYC Wine and Food Festival features eatery favorites from across the city - […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Twenty Years of America’s Best and Brightest Chefs

Today Food and Wine Magazine celebrated its 20th anniversary of calling out America’s most promising culinary talent.
What does it mean to make this exclusive list and how much bearing does it have on the culinary world?  Twenty years ago culinary icons Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud were among the names to grace the list.  Other notables such […]

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March 28th, 2008

Survey Shows Most Are Unsure of Cloned Food

According to research group Clear Seas Research, nearly 78% of consumers are unsure about the safety of cloned food. In an online poll conducted just this past January, nearly two-thirds of respondents suggested they would need more information before feeling comfortable about cloned food on their plates.
“These findings indicate that processors need to supply consumers […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

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