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Even though locavore chef Alice Waters was singled out for her shark fin soup comment at last year’s Food For Thought forum, it is still a dish widely favored by many around the world. Many species of shark have long been endangered, but shark fin has remained a highly valued ingredient in Asian food culture, even in the United States. In an pioneering move last week, the state of Hawaii signed into legislation a bill that will remove shark fin soup from every menu in the state, with a new law banning shark fin possession of any kind. According to…
According to Nation’s Restaurant News, a new book being released in May will feature a look at what kitchen workers around the country are being paid. The book, written by Rick Smilow, president and CEO of the Institute of Culinary Education, includes profiles on various executive chefs, sous chefs, and line cooks who discuss their annual salaries, as well as advice for finding your “dream job in food.” Titled Culinary Careers, the book even includes a bit on what to expect if you’re applying at El Bulli, Restaurant’s Best Restaurant in the World. *Graham Elliot Bowles, a chef-owner of Graham…
More great food moves in to the airport! Nation’s Restaurant News is reporting that Japanese master chef Masaharu Morimoto is developing a new fast-casual concept that will bring Morimoto dishes to airport travelers. The new locations will be named Skewers, with a menu featuring rice bowls along with skewered grilled meats and vegetables (known as ‘yakitori’) that are portable and flyer-friendly. Prices will range from $4.95 for soups to $16.95 for main dishes. Vito Buscemi, director of concept portfolio for Delaware North’s Travel Hospitality Services division, a partner in the Morimoto developments, is confident in the Skewers concept. “This is…
Out of Nation’s Restaurant News yesterday, KFC is being sued by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine over their grilled chicken offerings. According to the lawsuit, which PCRM says will be filed in a San Francisco Superior Court, the group claims that KFC must post warnings to their customers about the potential exposure to PhIP, a carcinogen known to cause cancer and reproductive issues found on food items that have been grilled. The suit cites California’s Proposition 65 law, which requires businesses in the state to notify consumers of potential hazards. “Grilled chicken can increase the risk of cancer, and…
Knee-deep in the third quarter of 2009, and the restaurant industry continues to struggle. Out of USAToday, reports that many of the high-end, well-known restaurants across the country have cut their menu prices in an effort to keep consumers coming in. Chef Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit and Riingo notes more “menu engineering” over the past two years to offer more lower-priced dishes. Chef Mario Batali has been adjusting his menus accordingly as well. “At Del Posto, our fanciest restaurant, we have taken some of the luxury items off and dropped the fancy menu from $275 to $150,” Mario Batali said…
Magnolia Bakery, cupcakery to the stars and well-known for being a favorite of “Sex and the City’s” Carrie Bradshaw, is bringing their cupcake selection to the west coast! As Nation’s Restaurant News reported recently, the famed bakery is scheduled to open a new location in Los Angeles this fall. Though the location has not yet been announced, it will be the first location outside of New York City, where Magnolia currently has three bakery spots. – Popular fast food joint Fatburger is now a part of a larger ground beef recall being made by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection…
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