Sam Goldman has been around in the restaurant business. A founding member of Kitchen Confidential and homeboy to Anthony Bourdain, he’s worked at several top restaurants in New York for a big chunk of his life until he eventually left the scene. He hasn’t cooked in a professional kitchen in almost a decade. Where’s he […]
Month: January 2012
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York celebrates 15 years with a chandelier
It makes sense, 15 year anniversary, $15,000. Book the two night Crystal Anniversary package at Trump International’s New York location from January 15, 2012 to January 15, 2013 and treat yourself to dinner for two at Jean Georges, the hotel’s three-Michelin-Star restaurant, including a bottle of premier Champagne; a 750ml bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal […]
Get a lesson in pasta with Drago Centro’s chef Ian Gresik
Want to learn how to create the perfect pasta from scratch? For two nights in January, Executive Chef Ian Gresik of Drago Centro in downtown Los Angeles will be teaching a class to those with a culinary curiosity on pasta. Chef Ian is no stranger to playing with dough as he started his professional career […]
Founder of Magic Hat Brewing, Alan Newman and Boston Beer Co. acquire L.A. microbrewery
After yesterday’s unconfirmed report on Reddit.com by Redditor djolliebaba about Magic Hat Brewing to open up a brewery in L.A. Today the Boston Herald reports that Alchemy & Science, a company launched by Boston Beer Co. and Alan Newman, founder of Magic Hat Brewing Co. is taking over Angel City Brewing‘s facility in downtown L.A. […]
Handsome Coffee Roasters launching flagship location in L.A.
Coming February 15, Handsome Coffee Roasters will open their flagship coffee bar in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles. 2010 World Barista Champion Michael Phillips is joined by coffee pros Tyler Wells and Chris Owens as co-founders. Michael is the only American to ever win the title.
Chef Celestino Drago to feature ‘Throwback’ dishes to say goodbye to Drago Santa Monica
After serving 21 years of authentic and modern Italian cuisine, Chef and Owner Celestino Drago will be closing Drago Santa Monica by the end of this month. In commemoration of Drago Santa Monica’s last 21 years, Chef Celestino is offering additional throwback menu items to the current menu featuring seven dishes from the original 1991 […]