Duck yeah! Here’s all the evidence needed to destroy any future political careers. Our annual Duckathlon was held on June 9 in the Meatpacking District of NYC. This year, our cameras followed the team from Annisa restaurant as they prepared for the event. This profile of elite duckathletes gives a sense of what it takes…
Author: D'Artagnan
Armchair Traveler: Gascony
We love Michael Ruhlman’s writing, whether in a cookbook or on his blog. But this article in the July issue of Conde Nast Traveler about his culinary pilgrimage to Gascony is enough to make the stomach rumble. It’s possible that we are a little biased; Ariane is quoted in the article, and of course, she…
Happy Summer Solstice
Today is June 21: the summer solstice. And it would be fair to say that we will find any excuse to gather and celebrate with food. But the summer solstice is more than just an excuse to party; it’s a party with long-standing traditions. Since pagan times, the people in the Northern Hemisphere have marked…
A Saucy Series, Part III: Sauce Chasseur
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Chasseur When the Kennedys came into the White House the quality of the food served there went…
Duckathlon VIII, Reducks
Last Sunday we hosted the 8th annual Duckathlon in the Meatpacking District of NYC. In our infamous event, chefs compete in a culinary obstacle course that takes them through hot eateries, dark bars and the diverse shops at the Chelsea Market. The competition was stiff, and we had a fantastic turnout of teams, sponsors and…
A Saucy Series, Part II: Sauce Madame
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Madame As part of my series on sauces, this goes to the top of the pack as…
A Saucy Series, Part I: Espagnole
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series, she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Holy Mother of Sauces Lots of people are a bit afraid of French sauces because they think they…
Hog on Hog
Hog on Hog from Listen Films on Vimeo. Now that’s how you do it! Here’s an insanely cool video from our client Alobar restaurant in Long Island City, New York. Chef Ian Kapitan straps our suckling pig on for a joyride through NYC before turning it into one of his signature dishes: Porchetta di Testa….
Presidential Palates
Happy Presidents’ Day! We’ve done extensive internet research on presidential preferences in food. As a result, we now have a game plan in case any of our presidents come over for dinner. George Washington (1789-1797) liked a savory steak and kidney pie, a common dish in his day, so we would bake him up some Deer,…
All About Venison
For many, venison is associated with a hunter friend who dispenses irregular, butcher-paper-wrapped meat parcels of uneven quality and dubious taste. So it’s not a surprise that venison’s reputation has been less than stellar until recently. Over the last decade or so, venison has become more main stream. The best restaurants in the country include it on…
Featured Recipe: Arista with Pork Tenderloin
Deana Sidney, author of the fabulous blog Lost Past Remembered, was inspired by Dario Cecchini the “Michaelangelo of Meat,” for her adaptation of this classical Italian dish. Deana’s blog is a must-read whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, or both. Ingredients 1 D’Artagnan Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, about 1 pound 2 garlic cloves, minced 3…
Recipe: Black Truffle Butter Gougeres
Classic gougeres are already a cocktail hour favorite, but add our Black Truffle Butter, and they become completely irresistible. These delectable little puffs pair equally well with champagne or cocktails, making them perfect for aperitif. We won’t tell how easy they are to make! Black Truffle Butter Gougeres Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 cup water…
