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Alex Garcia Interview – part 2

Admin | August 23rd, 2011 - 12:16 pm

Chef Alex Garcia talks about his background, growing up in Cuba and traveling around Latin America for inspiration in his restaurants. Moving the restaurant to a new location.

Alex Garcia Interview- part 1

Battman | August 5th, 2011 - 1:36 pm

Chef Alex Garcia talks about his background, growing up in Cuba and traveling around Latin America for inspiration in his restaurants. Moving the restaurant to a new location.

Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten: Interview: Part 3

Battman | June 12th, 2011 - 2:36 pm

Jean-Georges and his son have international roots, but their taste for cuisine ranges even further.

Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten: Interview: Part 2

Battman | May 30th, 2011 - 10:41 am

Jean-Georges and his son let us in on one of the secrets to success: being customer oriented! – a simple concept that requires dedication.

Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten: Interview: Part 1

Battman | May 18th, 2011 - 3:52 pm

Jean-George talks to us about managing his 30 restaurants His son Cedric explains how he had to convince his dad to become a chef.

You have to wonder where the greats get their inspiration from. Beyond the years of formal training and toil in restaurant kitchens, there’s the simple joy of the family meal. Our good friend Daniel Boulud isn’t one to forget this, and chose to feature his[read more...]

When There’s No Place To Shoot, Shoot Anyway!

Battman | March 23rd, 2011 - 12:17 pm

A couple of days ago I went to David Burke at Bloomingdales to shoot Katie Rosenhouse’s pie. For some reason it was packed (it was usually an off time). With no separate room & every table & counter occupied I had to shoot in a[read more...]