Of all the notable names who have wined and dined at Tavern on the Green — one caused the most chaos. Jim Caiola, co-owner of the famed Central Park eatery, dished that in his dozen years running the joint one young actress wreaked “Wicked” havoc. “Ariana Grande . . . That’s the most paparazzi we’ve … Read more
Irwin Simon, who famously pivoted to legal weed after making a name for himself building an herbal tea empire, is expanding his company’s beer offerings. Tilray Brands, where he is CEO, recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation it had at its peak. … Read more
The head chef at the world’s most prestigious restaurant has issued a grovelling apology after dozens of former employees accused him of physical, verbal and psychological abuse — just days before the opening of his highly anticipated $1,500-per-person pop-up in Los Angeles. René Redzepi, who founded Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, became a culinary superstar after … Read more
After a winter full of family drama for Brooklyn Beckham, the celebrity scion is getting in some fun in the sun – co-hosting an event with Rachael Ray at Miami’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Beckham, a chef and entrepreneur, and Ray are set to emcee a burger cookoff on Thursday, the opening day … Read more
Think your kitchen gets hot? Try cooking alongside these guys. The newest star chefs are doing far more than oiling a pan — they’re stripping off to sell their wares, leaving sautés and sauces as a side dish for their main course of pecs, come-hither glances and a dollop of cheeky humor. Take Sultry Samoan … Read more
The newest restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group – known for The Corner Store in SoHo, beloved by Taylor Swift – will feature a seven-figure, massive custom grill that will serve up sizzling dishes from the Levant. Or’esh, which will be helmed by Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg, opens next month in SoHo and will offer staples from countries … Read more
Chef Elle Simone Scott, who appeared on PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died at age 49. The culinary expert passed away on Jan. 5 from ovarian cancer. Chef Carla Hall shared the news to Instagram on Wednesday. Elle Simone Scott poses for a portrait on set at “America’s Test Kitchen” on August 27, 2018. Boston Globe … Read more
As we make our way through the peak pestilence of cold and flu season, a celebrity chef swears that his ancient recipe can help boost immunity — and best of all, you can make it at home. “Fire cider is an age-old herbal remedy,” Welsh chef Gaz Oakley, author of “Plant to Plate,” told The … Read more
Manhattan’s French-inspired Le Bernardin was ranked the No. 1 restaurant in the US by influential survey La Liste for the fourth year running — bucking a trend that venerates Asian cuisine over all others. Eric Ripert’s gracious West 51st Street seafood mecca shared its 99.5 score (on a scale of 100) with only one other … Read more
“There is no city in the world like Miami — it has this energy that’s only possible when people from many different cultures and backgrounds are all coming together in a beautiful place,” restaurateur José Andrés, 56, tells Alexa. The co-founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that recently helped feed those affected by … Read more
While olive oil is often touted as the (liquid) gold standard for healthy cooking, another ingredient may be coming for the crown — and there’s a good chance you didn’t even know it existed. With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism. And don’t … Read more
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern claims America’s next health revolution is in the seafood section of the grocery store. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the “Bizarre Foods” host and James Beard Award-winning chef said one of the most dangerous habits of Americans today is that they’re neglecting fish. “Seafood is the healthiest protein in general … Read more
The proof is in the pudding. Rachael Ray has fired back against the rumors she “disappeared” from public life after sparking major concerns about her health earlier this year. “I don’t know what they’re talking about,” the celebrity chef, 57, told Us Weekly during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival’s Burger Bash on … Read more
Although Rachael Ray calls New York City home, she’s not the biggest fan of the Big Apple. The former Food Network star, who has homes in the city, as well as upstate New York and Italy, admitted that while her husband, John Cusimano, prefers the hustle and bustle, she enjoys the quieter life in their Tuscan villa. … Read more
If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Rachael Ray, 57, made a name for herself in the early 2000s when her cookbook, “30 Minute Meals,” led to an appearance on the “Today” show, followed by her first of many contracts with the Food Network. While hosting “30 Minute Meals” on the … Read more
After a one-year stint in Brooklyn, The New York City Wine & Food Festival will be back in Manhattan this week — potentially giving a much-needed boost to the South Street Seaport. Now in its 18th year, NYCWFF runs this Wednesday through Sunday and has an all-star lineup led by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. As the festival’s … Read more
Paula Deen is speaking ill of the dead. Deen, 78, took shots at fellow celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain — who died by suicide at age 61 in 2018 — in her new documentary, “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story,” that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday. “Anthony Bourdain did call me the most dangerous … Read more
Paula Deen is ready to share her story. The former Food Network star, 78, appeared on “Fox and Friends” Wednesday to discuss some of the lowest points in her life, including her agoraphobia battle and her 2013 racism scandal that tarnished her career, ahead of her documentary that comes out next month. “Let me tell … Read more
Holy cannoli! In his storied career in the kitchen, chef Salvo Lo Castro has been a star around the world and at the Vatican, plating pasta for popes, world leaders and movie stars alike. These days, he’s traded a life of crosses in Rome for the crosswalks of New York City. “The secret is I … Read more
Giada De Laurentiis had a bad experience with Mario Batali. The Food Network star, 54, recently appeared on Samah Dada’s YouTube show, “On the Menu,” and recalled asking now-disgraced chef Mario Batali to write the foreword for her 2005 cookbook, “Everyday Italian.” However, Batali’s comments in the book were far from kind. Mario Batali and Giada … Read more