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Meet Your Meat: French vs. American Butchery

Last fall, D’Artagnan hosted a knife-to-knife battle of international butchery at the Meat Hook in Brooklyn. Rock star Brooklyn butcher, Tom Mylan, held it down for the states while legendary French butcher Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec represented les bleus. Check it out….. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here are some groovy diagrams showing basic beef cuts from both France and…

Breakfast with Mayor Cory Booker

This morning, Newark Mayor Cory Booker came to D’Artagnan for a breakfast meeting with Ariane & Andy. And he’s a vegetarian! So we served him truffle butter on Portuguese rolls, quiche made with our duck eggs & mushrooms, our vegan terrine…& duck bacon. OK, he didn’t eat the duck bacon, but he did like the…

Meatopia 2011

On the hottest day of year we were at Meatopia in Brooklyn, serving thousands of duck tenders and testicles to the crowd… the verdict? Success!!

Back of the House/Episode 4: Chicken with Ed Brown

In the latest episode of Back of the House, Ariane and Ed Brown show two riffs on poached chicken. Ariane makes a traditional, provincial Poule au Pot with foie gras stuffing and a myriad of accoutrements while Ed shows how it’s done on the UWS of Manhattan with bouillon poached chicken breasts with a black…

Fancy Food Show 2011

D’Artagnan goes to Washington for the Summer Fancy Food Show – North America’s Largest Specialty Food & Beverage Event. Although usually in New York, this year the show took place in Washington DC with 2,400 exhibitors, 80 countries represented and over 30,000 attendees. Here are some highlights…

Breaking the Stainless Steel Ceiling

On Wednesday, June 29, a spirited group of illustrious women in the culinary field gathered at Millesime restaurant in NYC for a special luncheon called, Women in the Kitchen. The four course lunch was prepared by talented female chefs, including our own Ariane Daguin, Barbara Lynch, Helene Darroze and Gabrielle Hamilton; and was served to…

Back of the House/Episode 3: Quail with Daniel Boulud

In this episode of Back of the House, Ariane and famed chef Daniel Boulud are demonstrating two preparations of quail. The plump little game birds are a chef favorite! With juicy flesh and sweet, mild flavor we definitely agree. Check it out! If you’d like to get your apron on & follow along, Daniel’s full…

Duckathlon: The Video

Now this is EPIC! Here’s an inside peek at Duckathlon IV: Foie Hits the Pan. Held back in May, our event pit chefs against chefs in a epicurean obstacle course through NYC’s Meatpacking District.

Cool Recipe for Hot Weather: Steak Tartare

It’s been unseasonably HOT here in the Northeast. How do foodies cope? With steak tartare of course! Steak tartare is a popular dish in French brasseries. Escoffier’s 1921 tome, Le Guide Culinaire, called it steak à l’Americaine but its origins are anything but. Legend has it the dish is named after the nomadic Tatar people of Central…

Le Marathon des Leveurs de Coude

Ariane & Alix just returned from a whirlwind three day trip to Paris for Le Marathon des Leveurs de Coude, or marathon of the elbow benders. The marathon is wine tasting competition that celebrates French wine, the joy of rugby and serves as a tribute to the beloved French author Antoine Blondin. In this annual competition, teams of…

Charcoal Grilling Essentials

Grilling meat over charcoal imparts an exceptional sear and smoky flavor that gas just can’t replicate. With a little practice and our basic tips you’ll elevate your grill-game in no time. Prep the Grill Always start with a clean grill. If needed, sweep the grate with a wire grill brush and rub with an oiled…

Grills gone wild!

As the weather warms and summer inches closer… the sizzling siren calls… the carnivores begin to stir… could it be?! Yes! It’s the start of GRILLING SEASON! There is something so enticing and primal about the simple act of cooking meat over fire. We are huge grilling fans at D’Artagnan. So much so, if you happen…