Why is Michael Voltaggio riding a pig? What is Bryan Voltaggio licking off his fingers? And why are both chefs hanging out at a gas … read more
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Meet
Q&A with Chef Adam Fleischman of Umami Burger
Adam Fleischman, the chef behind Umami Burger restaurants and UMAMIcatessen, understands the power of the “fifth taste.” His restaurants have gained a devoted following since … read more
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Building a Meat Platter with Chef Chris Cosentino
Williams-Sonoma collaborated with Chef Chris Cosentino on his new cookbook, Beginnings, which features more than 60 recipes for Italian-style first courses, organized by season. Here, the … read more
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The Perfect Cheese Platter from Chef Chris Cosentino
Williams-Sonoma collaborated with Chef Chris Cosentino on his new cookbook, Beginnings, which features more than 60 recipes for Italian-style first courses, organized by season. Here, the chef/founder … read more
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Chef Ray Garcia’s Tips on Choosing the Best Ingredients
Ray Garcia, Chef at FIG restaurant in Santa Monica, California, has made a name for himself by using only the best quality ingredients in his … read more
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Make Your Own Spring Rolls
I recently made my first trip to a popular Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco, after hearing buzz about their make-your-own spring rolls. Clearly, I like … read more
Cook
The Perfect Cheeseburger
Nothing says summer better than a thick, juicy cheeseburger sizzling away on the grill. But is your cheeseburger the best it can be?








