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Salumi Meat Society
Chris Cosentino is the head chef of San Francisco-based restaurant Incanto, and a former contestant on Iron Chef America. He is eccentric, charismatic and firm in his beliefs about cooking (includng Offal cooking, which means using all of the parts of an animal, including the heart, spine, kidneys, etc.). He is a meat lover and has created a company called Boccalone, which delivers cured meats on a weekly basis. Members of the Salumi society get together on weekends to taste these hand made artisan meats, much like a wine tasting club tastes wines. We'll talk to Chris, meet members of the Salumi Society and get a tour of the factory where the meat is made, to get a glimpse into this so-called Salumi "movement" Chris Cosentino is the head chef of San Francisco-based restaurant Incanto, and a former contestant on Iron Chef America. He is eccen... more
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They are cooking crickets!
She argued that insects can provide an environmentally positive, healthy protein and an occasional alternative to meat, if only we could tackle the yuck factor. She argued that insects can provide an environmentally positive, healthy protein and an occasional alternative to meat, if only we cou... more
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'Modern Toilet' Restaurant Sounds Awesome
"As a man who frequently blogs and eats his lunch on the john, I know all about the benefits of canning your food (!). And now there's a restaurant in Taiwan that is cashing in on what I've known for years -- eating on the throne is the shit (!).
Patrons sit on toilets for seats and eat food off covered sinks and bathtubs. The food is served in a mini-toilet bowls and patrons drink out of mini travel potties. To finish the atmosphere, toilet paper is provided in the place of napkins.
"It's really unusual, so special that it doesn't gross me out," said Betty Tsai, 16, a Taipei high school sophomore trying Modern Toilet for the first time on a friend's recommendation.
But for a few customers, the toilet humor is too much. "My son thought it was disgusting and didn't know if he could finish his food," said Taipei mother Lin Li-ju.
Wow, Lin Li-ju, it sounds like your son has a problem. Namely that he was born with a vagina and doesn't know how to appreciate the finer things in life. Seriously, if I had one of those oldschool TV-dinner stands I don't think I'd ever leave the bathroom. So yeah, I once saw a little kid at Home Depot urinate in one of the unplumbed toilets they had on display. I wonder if they have similar problems here. Well, my legs are going numb, time to get up.
Several more pictures and a video news report about the place, after the jump." "As a man who frequently blogs and eats his lunch on the john, I know all about the benefits of canning your food (!). And now there's... more -
Table for 6,000? No problem - Syrian restaurant takes 'world's biggest' title
The 6,012-seat Damascus Gate has taken the accolade from a Bangkok eatery serving a mere 5,000 diners. The crucial test for Guinness World Record officials is all the tables are properly catered for, and they likened the Syrian kitchen to a "mini-factory".
During the busy summer months up to 1,800 staff are employed in the 54,000 sq-m dining area and 2,500 sq-m kitchen.
Sounds like it would be easy to do a runner from... The 6,012-seat Damascus Gate has taken the accolade from a Bangkok eatery serving a mere 5,000 diners. The crucial test for Guinness W... more -
Calories counts brought to New York Menus
Fast food chains in New York are now being required to post the calories of their items.
Restaurants like McDonald's and TGI Fridays will have the calorie counts of each meal on their menu.
One customer commented:
"Everyone knows that fast food isn't good for you, but it doesn't stop people queuing up," he said. "People who count calories probably don't come here for lunch anyway."
A study earlier this year said that 44% of Americans, and 45% of Britons liked fast food "too much to give it up."
Fast food chains in New York are now being required to post the calories of their items. ... more -
Bulli beats Duck in restaurants awards
El Bulli, Ferran Adria's gastronomic temple north of Barcelona, is the world's best restaurant, followed by the Fat Duck, near London, and Pierre Gagnaire, in Paris, according to Restaurant magazine.
The top three are unchanged for the third year in a row in the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards. El Bulli has been in the trio since the London-based awards started in 2002 and the Fat Duck has been in the top two for five consecutive years.
El Bulli, Ferran Adria's gastronomic temple north of Barcelona, is the world's best restaurant, followed by the Fat Duck, near London,... more -
Robot Restaurant
This German restaurant eliminates its servers with machines. What's next?
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My Houston "Marcus Davis & Monica Pope / Dining and Living"
Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the planet, featuring world-famous "Waffles and Wings." Monica Pope is an award-winning gourmet chef and owner of T'afia, a Houston restaurant that celebrates Houston. They are also next door neighbors on a fascinating block that includes a farmer's market, other fantastic restaurants, a world famous live music venue, several bars, a great record store, a taco joint and a light rail station. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" Campaign that celebrates the truly unique people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://thebreakfastklub.com
http://tafia.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Raul Casares, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley, AM Studios
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the planet, featuring world-famous "Waffles and Wings.... more -
Flipping for burgers
What's up with the growing trend of $20 burgers?
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One Day in Houston
Cool, organic documentary film follows a day in the life of Houston, America's 4th largest city. Light on dialog and narration, the story is told through strong cinematography, editorial and a few words from famous Houstonians. The film is one of a series of city-based documentary films created by commercial director W. Ross Wells and producer/writer Merideth Melville of Zenfilm.
Cinematographers Raul Casares and Wayne Forster both made artistic contributions to the film. As did Gaffer Richard Lacy and 1st ACs Justin Deguire and Sara Bowman.
One Day in Houston features cameo appearances by Heavyweight Champ George Forman, African American ballet pioneer Lauren Anderson, Designer and Project Runway winner Chloe Dao, Grammy winners Yolanda Adams and Johnny Nash to name a few. Musical highlights feature jazz violinist Michael Ward and a performance by Beetle at Houston's famous Continental Club. One Day in Houston was commissioned by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau and funded in part by a grant from Continental Airlines.
The film has won numerous awards including a Platinum Remi from WorldFest and a Create Magazine award. The film is entered in many upcoming festivals. Cool, organic documentary film follows a day in the life of Houston, America's 4th largest city. Light on dialog and narration, the st... more -
One Day in Houston imdb.com page
Cool, organic documentary film follows a day in the life of Houston, America's 4th largest city. Light on dialog and narration, the story is told through strong cinematography, editorial and a few words from famous Houstonians.
The film is one of a series of city-based documentary films created by commercial director W. Ross Wells and producer/writer Merideth Melville of Zenfilm. Cinematographers Raul Casares and Wayne Forster both made artistic contributions to the film.
One Day in Houston features cameo appearances by George Forman, Lauren Anderson, Chloe Dao, Yolanda Adams and Johnny Nash to name a few. Musical highlights feature jazz violinist Michael Ward and a performance by Beetle at Houston's famous Continental Club. One Day in Houston was commissioned by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau and funded in part by a grant from Continental Airlines.
This page is the film's resource page on imdb....if you are an imdbpro member you can get more detailed info and contact information for the cast and crew. Enjoy. Cool, organic documentary film follows a day in the life of Houston, America's 4th largest city. Light on dialog and narration, the st... more -
Luxury insider's guide to what's hot around the world!
Tastemakers, trendsetters and die-hard travelers - or those simply in search of what's hot, can now find the inside scoop at journeyPod.com. Whether its to find the newest hotel, coolest wine bar, best getaway, most romantic dining or great spa treatments, journeyPod has the answer. Tastemakers, trendsetters and die-hard travelers - or those simply in search of what's hot, can now find the inside scoop at journeyPo... more
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101 Martinis to choose from..sounds good to me!
"Located in the original reception room for the governors of the Federal Reserve Bank, the Julien Bar & Lounge features 101 martinis, creative American bar fare and live piano music nightly. The elegant bar's magnificent detail serves as an elaborate reminder of the grand Renaissance Revival period." "Located in the original reception room for the governors of the Federal Reserve Bank, the Julien Bar & Lounge features 101 martin... more
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World's first under water all glass restaurant open for business!
Ithaa is part of the Hilton Maldives 5 star resort, and is probably way expensive
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Over the top dining adventures
How about a $1000 cocktail?
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How do you assess good restaurant service?
When dining out, a significant percentage of what we pay for is service. But what does good service actually mean and how do we evaluate it? When dining out, a significant percentage of what we pay for is service. But what does good service actually mean and how do we evalua... more
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Ghetto Gourmet
An original, underground dining experience that has grown from a handful of strangers in a basement apartment to groups of 40 in backyards and warehouses... The Ghetto Gourmet brings creativity, community and fine cuisine, to those in the know. An original, underground dining experience that has grown from a handful of strangers in a basement apartment to groups of 40 in backy... more
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