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April 30, 2008 - Issue 148 |
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1. Letter from the Editor Vol. 27: Las Vegas, Part 1 A scouting week in Las Vegas in early April revealed a great deal of culinary talent, and not just in the back of the house. A run-down, plus photo galleries, follows. http://www.starchefs.com/features/editors_dish/letter/vol27/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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2. How Is Your Business Doing? Fill Out Our Economy Survey! We're collecting information on how the restaurant industry is being affected by the current economic climate. Please help us with our research by clicking this link below and answering 20 quick questions about your business. Check back soon for results! http://www.starchefs.com/features/trends/Economy_Survey_2008/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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3. Old-School Whiskey Cocktails with Mixologist Dave Wondrich Mixologist Dave Wondrich hates it when classic 19th century cocktails are poorly made. Here are the coveted recipes to ensure success, whether you are making Manhattans, Whiskey Sours, Mint Juleps, or Tombstones. http://www.starchefs.com/features/whiskey_cocktail_dave_wondrich/html/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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4. Recently Tasted Wine: Rare Champagne, German Riesling, Sour Kriek, and More Jim Clarke's recent imbibing has him sampling hard-to-find French Champagne, subtly sweet German Riesling, full-bodied Cotes du Rhone, elegant Moscato d'Asti and a nice and sour Belgian Kriek. http://www.starchefs.com/wine/features/html/recently_tasted/vol17/html/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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5. Cool Foods Campaign: Take A Bite Out of Climate Change By "cool foods" we don't mean Iberico ham or the latest Japanese technique, but instead foods that are produced with carbon footprint in mind. Learn about this recent campaign (supported by Chefs Dan Barber and Peter Hoffman) that aims to help combat global warming. http://www.starchefs.com/features/editors_dish/climate_change_cool_foods/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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6. What's "Chef and B"? Chef Joe Isidori of DJT, Las Vegas Explains Joe Isadori isn't just the executive chef of the new Trump Tower in Vegas - he's F&B Director of Trump as well. The "Chef and B" explains his hybrid role, and the challenges and rewards that come with it. http://www.starchefs.com/features/Joe_Isidori/html/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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7. Crunchy Potatoes Technique with Chef Brian Millman of Chicago's Uncommon Ground Chef Brian Millman takes the conventional "fast food" method of frying, freezing and re-frying potatoes and adapts it to a form worthy of a porcelain plate. http://www.starchefs.com/events/studio/techniques/Brian_Millman/index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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8. Recent Tasting Photos from Las Vegas and New York Photos from recent tastings Las Vegas including Guy Savoy, RM Seafood, Daniel Boulud Brasserie, and more, plus Anne Burrell of Centro Vinoteca in New York. http://www.starchefs.com/Gallery/Index.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||
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9. Vita-Mix Featured Video: Chef Clay Conley Fights Hangovers with Butter and a Vita-Prep Our new Vita-Mix series feature our Rising Star chefs demonstrating unusual applications in the Vita-Prep blender. In this featured video, South Florida Rising Star Chef Clay Conley demonstrates his headache curing Escargot Ravioli with Parsley and Black Pepper Veloute and a Pernod Foam. http://www.starchefs.com/vita_mix/html/videos.shtml#clay_conley_video | ||||||||||||||||||
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10. Are You Ready for the Health Inspector? Fill Out Our Safety Survey and Win $500 Cash! Food safety isn't glamorous, but let's face it - it's vital! Help us shed light on this important topic and you'll be entered to win $500 cash and a brand new First Aid Kit (a $100 value)! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB227L4TZGCLC | ||||||||||||||||||
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11. Top 5 Cookbooks from ecookbooks.com Knife Skills By Charlie Trotter http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-21085-knife-skills.aspx?affiliateID=10084 Hors D'Oeuvre at Home With The Culinary Institute of America By The Culinary Institute of America http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-9659-hors-doeuvre-at-home-with-the-culi.aspx?affiliateID=10084 Potager: Fresh Garden Cooking in French Style By Georgeanne Brennan http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-629-potager.aspx?affiliateID=10084 Italian Grill By Mario Batali http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-21587-italian-grill.aspx?affiliateID=10084 Fish Forever By Paul Johnson http://www.ecookbooks.com/p-9864-fish-forever.aspx?affiliateID=10084 | |||||||||||||||||||
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12. Top 10 Jobs from the StarChefs.com JobFinder Sushi Chefs - Philadelphia STARR Restaurants - Now Hiring Sushi Chefs! STARR Restaurants Pennsylvania http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=241400&positionid= Eastern Regional Sales Manager Sales, Account Executive Position iSi food service New Jersey http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=241015&positionid Restaurant Assistant Executive Chef Restaurant Assistant Executive Chef Wynn Las Vegas Nevada http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242061&positionid= Executive Chef for Upscale Italian Restaurant Executive Chef for Northern Italian Restaurant Culinaire Int'l District of Columbia http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242041&positionid= Pastry Chef Great opportunity for an experienced Pastry Chef The Four Seasons New York http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=240540&positionid= Sous Chef Sous Chef for Bayona Bayona Louisiana http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=241960&positionid= Executive Chef - New Seafood Restaurant Great Opportunity to Develop New Seafood Concept Culinaire Int'l Texas http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242040&positionid= Chef needed for new seafood concept! New seafood concept opening soon! Anonymous California http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242021&positionid= General Manager Now Interviewing Experienced General Managers! STARR Restaurants Pennsylvania http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242020&positionid= Pastry Position at The French Laundry Thomas Keller's highly acclaimed restaurant seeks Pastry Cook The Thomas Keller Restaurant Grp. California http://www.starchefsjobfinder.com/js-jobinfo.php?s=-1&t=j&v=242000&positionid= | |||||||||||||||||||
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13. Recipe for Grilled Cornish Game Hen Fra Diavolo with Fennel and Dandelion Salad from Chef Chris Cosentino of Incanto, San Francisco From StarChefs QuickMeals Yield: 6 Servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 red jalapeno pepper 1 Serrano pepper 6 cloves garlic ¼ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon dried chile flakes 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika (Chef Cosentino prefers Pimenton de Vera Dulce) 1 bay leaf, finely chopped Juice and zest of 1 orange 3 1-pound Cornish game hens, backbone removed Kosher salt 1 head fennel, very thinly sliced 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1 pound dandelion greens or arugula 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Method: Preheat oven to 350°F and preheat grill. In a food processor, combine the peppers, garlic, and olive oil, and pulse until a paste forms. Transfer to a bowl and add the chile flakes, black pepper, paprika, bay leaf, orange zest, and orange juice. Season the hens with salt. Rub marinade into hens and let sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Grill the hens, breast side down, for 5 minutes. Turn the hens a quarter and cook for 5 minutes. Flip over and repeat. Transfer to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven, about 15 minutes. Let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing in half. In a bowl, combine the fennel, onion and greens. Sprinkle with the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, place salad on each plate and top with half a hen. Round Out the Meal: With buttered noodles. Kid Friendly: Go easy on the peppers and paprika. Wine Pairing: A Syrah. | |||||||||||||||||||
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14. Coming Soon on StarChefs.com South America Travel, Chicago Rising Stars Interviews and Bios, Spring Farmers' Market Recipes and More! | ||||||||||||||||||
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