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Remembering Anthony Bourdain

All of us at D’Artagnan are devastated at the loss of Anthony Bourdain. CNN announced the news of his suicide Friday morning and our community has been reverberating with the shock ever since. Tony was not only a longtime friend of the company but was practically family to Ariane, our founder, for whom he named his daughter. Like…

5 Father’s Day Gifts for the Man Who Grills Everything

Grillers gonna grill, and if there’s a dad in your life that rules the grates, there’s just one thing to give him on Father’s Day: something to put on the grill. But not just something – give him an extra-special cut of meat that will elevate his cooking game. That’s where D’Artagnan fits into your plans….

Take a Road Trip at Your Grill with Our 7 Regional Burger Recipes

Looking to try something different on the grill this summer? There’s nothing better than a fresh new take on the classic burger. You can travel the country without leaving the backyard with our burger recipes inspired by different regions of the U.S. Start your burger right with patties made from ground Angus or Wagyu beef, or…

DIY Tapas Party: Recipes & Tips for Your Best Summer Party

Are you looking for something fun to serve at your next gathering? Try tapas! Tapas are easy-to-prepare bar snacks or appetizers in the Spanish tradition that you can recreate at home. Small plates of savory finger foods and a few bottles of robust Spanish wine are pretty much foolproof ingredients for a successful party. Be casual, think about flavors complementing each other, and simply enjoy this finger-licking culinary tradition.

With our charcuterie, recipes, and recommendations, you will be well on your way to tapas expertise.

The Product You’ve Been Raving About

Are you looking for something tasty for dinner? Try our grass-fed rack of lamb. You won’t be alone – many happy customers have written 5-star reviews on our website. Some of them are even inventing occasions to order it again. Read on to see some of the reviews and then add some lamb to your plans.

Memorial Day Wishes

While we think of Memorial Day as a time for parties and lots of food, there is of course, a serious purpose behind the day. On Memorial Day, we bow our heads in memory and gratitude for the service members who have lost their lives in American wars. And we share with you a photo…

5 Unexpected Grilling Recipes to Make All Summer

Are you looking to refresh your grilling repertoire this season? There’s nothing wrong with a reliable burger, but if you are hosting a dinner party, you may want to elevate the fare. Explore the delicious ways that lighter meats like pork, veal, and chicken can improve every summertime gathering. From Memorial Day weekend to the last cookout of…

Eat Fat, Lose Fat: 7 Keto-Friendly Recipes Anyone Can Enjoy

What is the keto diet, and why is it suddenly everywhere? Keto is short for ketogenic and refers to a metabolic state called ketosis, a natural process of the human body designed to help us survive when food intake is low. In essence, keto is a low-carb, high-fat diet plan designed to help your body…

Your Summer Parties Need These 5 Easy Charcuterie & Seafood Recipes

Surf-and-turf gets a new attitude with our 5 super-simple charcuterie recipes, perfect for Memorial Day gatherings and parties around the grill this summer. Everyone wants to serve something new and exciting, but ease and speed are big factors when planning a gathering. That’s why charcuterie is a happy solution. Being cured, smoked or cooked, it requires little time…

On Mother’s Day Our Staff Shares 6 Cherished Food Memories

Our mothers are often the cooks in the family, showing their love by nurturing and feeding us. They made us little snacks and bagged lunches, comfort food when we needed it most, prepared holiday meals for umpteen relatives, and baked cookies and cakes for birthdays. So many family memories revolve around gathering to eat, and our…

Have You Seen These Food Films? Top 10 Culinary Documentaries to Add to Your Watch List

Food obsessives (we know who we are) are living in a golden age of culinary documentaries. It seems like there’s a new one out every week. From the ups and downs of the restaurant industry to profiles of great chefs, there’s a lot to chew on. It was so hard to limit this to only…

Get On this Tasty Trend: 3 Easy Korean Recipes for the Grill

Are you a fan of Korean food? We are! It’s a hot trend right now, but it’s more than a passing fancy; Korea offers a rich cuisine worth exploring more fully. You can do that at Soogil in NYC – a D’Artagnan client we are proud to say just got 2 stars from the New York Times!…