Greg White: Hinoki & The Bird: Didn't Fly for Me

2013-05-06T08:46:40Z

We eat with our eyes first. Before I went to Chef David Myers' new Century City swankery, Hinoki & The Bird, I read online reviews as my amuse bouche.

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Celebrity Chefs' Biggest Cooking Disasters

2013-04-30T10:34:22Z

By Lynn Andriani

Turns out, even great cooks have those "How could I be so stupid?!" moments. Here's how Bobby Deen, Carla Hall and other celebrity...

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The Most Impressive Salad You Can Make Without A Kitchen

2013-04-26T11:47:46Z

Tomatoes plus melons plus cheese ... you can't really miss with this recipe.

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Tony Sachs: Superstar Chefs! Dumplings! Fermented Fish! The LuckyRice Festival Returns to NYC

2013-04-24T13:56:16Z

The fourth annual LuckyRice Festival, which will be in New York City from April 29-May 5. The 10 scheduled events feature cuisines and dishes that run the gamut, from rice and ramen to Siamese (northern Thai) and the awesome sounding "This Stinks! Fermented Food Favorites From Asia.

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Katie Shapiro: A Taste of Cochon 555 Vail (PHOTOS)

2013-03-13T18:34:17Z

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Robin Gelfenbien: My Vote for Pope: Father Duty

2013-03-11T13:24:22Z

As the cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect the next pope this week, I would like to recommend a candidate they may have overlooked. Someone I think would be the perfect pope successor. Father Duty.

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Behind The Scenes Of 'Top Chef' Finale

2013-02-28T09:29:31Z

LOS ANGELES -- Kristen Kish made winning the "Top Chef: Seattle" finale look easy.

In reality, preparing her five-course meal on the fly as the Bravo...

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Mark Bazer: Girl And The Goat's Stephanie Izard Returns To The Interview Show

2013-02-21T09:58:09Z

Stephanie Izard, chef/owner of Girl and the Goat and now Little Goat, stopped by the fifth anniversary of The Interview Show.

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Anneli Rufus: Michael Mina: Las Vegas Dining Isn't About the 99-Cent Buffet Anymore

2013-02-13T16:39:47Z

Dining in Las Vegas used to be about wolfing down all the mashed potatoes you could eat before heading back out to the slot machines. These days, it's about dizzying luxury, unbelievably exotic ingredients, globe-spanning diversity, eye-popping artisanry and sky-high standards.

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Bravo Serving Up More 'Top Chef'

2013-02-06T14:49:46Z

"Top Chef" Season 11 is a-go at Bravo. The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning cooking competition show will begin casting for Season 11 on Monday, Feb...

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Erin Ruberry: America's New Second City

2013-02-06T08:43:34Z

Watch out, Chicago -- there's a new Second City in America. But while some bemoan Washington's Second City status as "a loser for America," we think D.C. is a great place to live, work and have fun. Here are 10 reasons why.

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WATCH: Animal Chefs Have Their Revenge

2013-01-24T13:24:13Z

For chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, revenge is a dish best served dry and bland.

The much-lauded culinary duo of Animal, Son of a Gun and soon-t...

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Tasted.com: The Ultimate Super Bowl Burger

2013-01-24T10:59:08Z

The smokiness of the bacon goes nicely with a shocking new condiment never seen before: Srirancha!

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Marisa Churchill: A Dessert Worthy of the Gods

2012-12-21T11:51:18Z

I am currently traveling in Greece, preparing to film season 3 of The Cooking Odyssey, and life seems to be less about sweet & skinny and more about the old Greek proverb "all is well when the honey is sweet."

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Erin Ruberry: There's a New Top Chef in Town: Bryan Voltaggio Opens Range

2012-12-20T11:19:09Z

Since coming in second (to his brother!) on season six of Top Chef, Bryan Voltaggio has been an honorary D.C. favorite son as he built a restaurant empire in so-close-yet-so-far Frederick, Md. Now the James Beard Award finalist finally expands south to D.C.

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Padma Lakshmi Sizzles In Tiny Blue Bikini

2012-12-11T10:32:06Z

Padma Lakshmi proves 42 is fabulous.

The "Top Chef" host sizzled in a blue fringed bikini, flaunting her washboard abs and toned arms as she frolic...

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Christian Remde: WATCH: Paul Qui's Food Truck Empire Opens First Brick & Mortar Spot

2012-11-27T13:43:01Z

A few months ago, I spoke to Paul Qui in New York and he told me that East Side King, his Austin food truck empire, was taking that first step into their first real kitchen by taking over the back space of The Hole in the Wall, Austin's famous bar in the University of Texas' West Campus.

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Tasted.com: WATCH: 7 Secret Burger Game Changers From Ilan Hall

2012-11-21T17:58:03Z

Looking at pantry essentials in a new way is what Season 2 Top Chef Ilan Hall excels at, and his idea of pulling everything he can out of a single ingredient is easily transferred to a home kitchen.

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ONE: Thanksgiving: Let's Put Global Nutrition on the Menu

2012-11-20T17:26:07Z

Despite major progress in areas such as malaria prevention and childhood vaccinations, nutrition is an issue that has historically been overlooked by the international development community.

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Mark Bazer: Dale Levitski Talks Frog N' Snail and Complaining Customers on The Interview Show

2012-11-19T11:08:53Z

The former Top Chef contestant talked about his new(ish) restaurant across the street from his home, let loose on a particularly problematic customer and shared his thoughts on the chef community in Chicago.

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Padma Lakshmi Doesn't Watch 'Top Chef'

2012-11-15T16:29:00Z

Padma Lakshmi doesn't watch "Top Chef." Just add her to the growing list of TV stars who don't tune in to their own shows.

In the new issue of "Pl...

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Padma Lakshmi Gets Sexy In 'Playboy' Interview

2012-11-15T15:34:16Z

Padma Lakshmi, the statuesque host of "Top Chef," has long earned the adulation of foodies and fanboys alike. If she wasn't already, we have a feeling...

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Padma Lakshmi Plays With Texture

2012-11-10T07:34:25Z

All black never looked so good.

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Maggie Furlong: 3 Things 'Top Chef: Seattle' Should Avoid

2012-11-07T18:03:15Z

I had issues with "Top Chef" last season -- a lot of issues -- and though "Top Chef: Seattle" feels like my old favorite reality competition show again, I am still a bit wary.

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Scott Bridges: Luxe City Center Hotel: Urban Oasis

2012-11-06T14:16:21Z

How to get away and simultaneously stay? If you haven't stayed at the Luxe City Center, you're missing out on a sanctuary within the heart of downtown.

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