Stone Edge Farm by John McReynolds named cookbook of the year

‘Book of the Year’ at an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. 2014 IACP Award Winners Announced.   John McReynolds’ “Stone Edge Farm Cookbook” took the top honor at the 2014 IACP Award (International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards), an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. “The Lee Bros. Charleston … Read more

Famed Pasticceria Marchesi, one of Milan’s most famous pastry shops, bought by Prada

Famed Milanese pastry business bought by Prada.   Investing in upmarket gourmet snacks is the trend these days. Cavalli Caffès around the world and Gucci cafés in Florence, Milan, and Tokyo, will have a rival. Special branded Prada Café will open its doors this season. As part of the Prada’s wider expansion policy in Milan, … Read more

New hot spot destination for fine dining in Europe. Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2014

Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2014 highlights the growing dynamism of the European culinary scene. The 2014 MICHELIN Guide to the Main Cities of Europe includes a grand total of 349 one-stars, 81 two-stars, 15 three-stars and 279 Bib Gourmands. Business travellers and tourists visiting leading European cities will find in the just-released, Michelin … Read more

Top restaurants in Asia from 900 well-travelled gourmets

What constitutes “best” on the Asian restaurant scene.        900 international leaders in the restaurant industry, including food critics, chefs and restaurateurs, gave their verdict announcing the winners of Asia’s Best Restaurant 2014 awards organized by Restaurant magazine, the people behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Asia’s … Read more

Lela Rose tabletop capsule collection inspired by chef Ferran Adria

Art always enhances the quality of people’s lives. With this motto in mind, Neiman Marcus launched an exclusive Lela Rose Tabletop capsule collection, marking the fashion designer’s first collaboration in the home category. Before launching the collection Lela Rose host a benefit dinner for world-renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adrià at her TriBeCa loft NY. Rose’s … Read more

Sweets and treats. The trends for 2014

What desserts are big this year? To find what pastry creation will delight our taste buds this year, The Food Channel has released its “Top Ten Dessert Trends for 2014.” The combination of soft and sweet is dominating the delicious top. Pudding, custard, tapioca, rice pudding and non-fancy soft desserts will hit all of your … Read more