FP9: Pastry, Portale and Princesses
28 May 2006, Posted by in chefs & restaurants, podcast
Pastry Princess Monica Glass shares some of her favorite dishes from the kitchen at Gotham Bar & Grill.
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FP7: Chef Thomas Keller
15 May 2006, Posted by in chefs & restaurants, podcast
Thomas Keller joined me for a chat on food philosophy and what that means in the world of The French Laundry and its siblings.
FP6: Taste Memory
06 May 2006, Posted by in chefs & restaurants, podcast
What is taste memory? How does a food experience indelibly etch itself in our minds, evoking triggers sometimes years later?
FP2: Chef Jean-Louis Gerin
08 Apr 2006, Posted by in chefs & restaurants, podcast
http://blip.tv/file/get/Foodphilosophy-FoodPhilosophy2ChefJeanLouisGerin892.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedContinuing our exploration of labels, we look at gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons with French author James de Coquet. Unfortunately, the book A letter to gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons about their behaviour at table and in private is no longer available, but it was released by Relais & Chateaux in 1996. In my first chef interview, James Beard nominated chef Jean-Louis Gerin from Restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, CT shares his latest explorations of food and sensuality, and weighs in with some provocative thoughts on “foodies,” celebrity chefs, and life behind the…
A Feast for the Senses
15 Jul 2004, Posted by in chefs & restaurants, travel
On my recent trip to Vancouver I hosted a dinner party at Lumiere, a Mobil 5-Star restaurant owned by Chef Rob Feenie. Rob is one of my favorite chefs, and I knew he and his staff would put on a brilliant show for us. Their efforts did not disappoint, as my guests and I were presented with a special eight-course summer menu paired with wines for our feast. We spent the evening in sensory satiation. As the courses progressed I gazed around the table to view each person’s reaction. Some people I knew quite well, others I did not, but…