It’s been a big week for Eleven Madison Park in New York City. Owners Daniel Humm and Will Guidara closed the iconic restaurant for renovations this past June, and have finally opened the beautiful new space this week. In case you were unaware, EMP was ranked number one on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list for…
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What’s Cooking on Instagram?
We’re always looking at food. If you like to see beautiful plates that inspire you to either cook or head for your favorite restaurant, Instagram is the place to be. Below are some highlights from chef posts to Instagram – using our products, of course – to whet your appetite. Join us on Instagram for a view into…
5 Food Launch Tips from Ariane Daguin: A Podcast Interview
Ariane, the founder and owner of D’Artagnan, was interviewed on the Soup-to-Nuts podcast, and she shared tips from a lifetime of experience launching new products. When it comes to a successful product launch, timing is vital – especially if a company hopes to disrupt a category or substantially change the way consumers think about what…
Try Wild Boar on National Taco Day!
National Taco Day comes but once a year, and today is that day! Try something different in your taco: wild boar, duck (as in Cosme’s famous version), chicken confit, pork shoulder, flank or hanger steak. Any cut of meat that is shreddable is fair game. Start with our slow-cooked wild boar shoulder recipe, then shred a…
Thank a Restaurant Worker Today!
Today is National Food Service Worker’s Day. So let’s take a moment to reflect on the nearly 15 million people who work in restaurants. From the dishwashers and waiters, to the chefs and the hosts, a restaurant team depends on every member to function. Chefs may get the most attention, but ask any chef who the…
Snacks for Emmy Awards Viewing
If you’re watching the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, what will you be eating? We like a quick, easy and elegant charcuterie plate for entertaining and snacking (plus it goes so well with wine). To learn more about how to lay out the perfect plate, read our post about a well-balanced charcuterie board. Add a…
Watch the Trailers for Two New Food Films
For those of us not attending the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain, it’s only a guess when we might see these films. But we will be watching for their United States release, because they look very promising. The Culinary Zinema: Film and Gastronomy Section of the film festival will feature Michelin Stars – Tales From…
Join Us! Chicken Tasting Event in Brooklyn
September is National Chicken Month, and we are looking forward to talking about chicken all month. We will begin at Taste Talks, a Brooklyn food festival organized by chefs Wylie Dufresne and Andrew Carmellini. With an impressive roster of participants, this 3-day event (9/8 – 9/10) promises to be about food and culture, not just…
Try the Best Duck Tacos in America
Eater went to Cosme to learn the secrets of their famous duck carnitas dish for an episode of The Meat Show. They missed one important detail about the “rare and expensive breed of duck” – it’s D’Artagnan Rohan Duck. Eaten by presidents, adored by food writers and restaurant critics, many of whom named it a top dish…
6 Recipes: Labor Day with a Side of Bacon
We’ve come to the conclusion that bacon is the secret ingredient to happiness. So as you send off summer this Labor Day, be sure to add a little bacon to the menu. Whatever you are serving – burgers and dogs, BBQ ribs, whole roasted pig – there’s room for bacon on the table. Here are…
Do You Grill on a Himalayan Salt Block?
What’s pink, naturally anti-microbial and a favorite cooking surface? Yes, you guessed it: Himalayan salt. This beautiful salt has been showing up in restaurants for years; on the grill, in the steak aging room, and also in decor. Entire walls made of pink salt bricks are a popular motif. A few years back Mark Bittman…
Is NJ the Center of the Food Universe?
It may be hard for anyone outside the Garden State to believe, but according to Peter Genovese, a Food and Features writer for The Star-Ledger, it’s a fact. The truth is that food-wise, New Jersey takes a back seat to no one. We have it all here, in one compact package of a state. From…
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