That said, perfection is part of what these characters strive for. For Eugénie, Tran said, “if it’s on the table, it means that you did it right at every moment.” Some food movies have inevitably resorted to compromises. In an interview, Campbell Scott recalled that during the making of “Big Night” (1996), which he directed … Read more
A 29-year-old Michigan chef died last week after battling a rare fungal disease that “ravaged” his lungs. Sometime before Thanksgiving, Ian Pritchard contracted blastomycosis, a fungus-borne illness that targeted and wore out his respiratory system. “They showed us a picture of his lungs, and they literally looked like Swiss cheese,” his father, Ron Pritchard, told … Read more
Un-Fare! The owner of Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the restaurant’s superstar original chef, Cesar Ramirez, and his wife, Adriana Rodriguez, alleging they looted the place of a half-million dollars’ worth of fancy wine, cooking equipment, and even pots and pans, The Post has learned. The lawsuit is the latest … Read more
They’re a chip off the old cuke. McDonald’s burgers have their share of unique qualities — anyone whose scarfed down at least a few could probably pick them out of a tasting lineup with a blindfold on. The pickle slices preferred by the fast food heavyweight have a sizable role to play in delivering that … Read more
This is a sweet hack. A Detroit food truck owner is sharing the “best” way to wash berries to rid them of mold and pesticides. “This is a must-learn, especially if you have kids at home,” Mike Nassar, co-owner and executive chef at Detroit 75 Kitchen, declares in his November TikTok, which has soaked up 84,000 … Read more
There’s no need to score a reservation at one of Daniel Boulud’s popular restaurants for a select group of well-heeled diners: They have brought the Michelin-starred chef to their doorstep. Boulud – whose vast empire spans from his French flagship Daniel to the recently opened Japanese speakeasy Joji – will launch his first private eatery, … Read more
A chef announced on TikTok that he’s found a product that is “pretty darn close” to one of McDonald’s most iconic breakfast items. Mike Haracz, who says he once worked as a corporate chef at McDonald’s, has revealed a convincing “dupe” of the fast food chain’s signature breakfast sausage patty — and it can be … Read more
On the day Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani won a coveted Michelin star for his West Village eatery Shmoné, he was near the Gaza border flipping steaks for IDF soldiers. Shani — who gained notoriety by charging $24 for a single tomato appetizer at his West Side restaurant HaSalon – shut down his 16 restaurants … Read more
An allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock has been named as the official cause of death for Food Network icon Michael Chiarello. A source from the Napa County Coroner’s Office reportedly told TMZ on Wednesday that the celeb chef’s anaphylactic shock then led to a heart attack. The insider said Chiarello was taken to … Read more
Ever get the sinking feeling that Ronald McDonald is watching you? Well, you’d be app-solutely right. The ballyhooed burger joint isn’t just keeping fast-foodies satisfied with its trendy milkshakes and iconic fires — it’s also keeping close tabs on each individual customer via data harvested through the McDonald’s app, so says the restaurant’s former executive chef. … Read more
It was a way to get a bigger pizza pie. A hungry cook has pizzamongers on edge after revealing a sneaky way to steal a piece of a customer’s pie without them noticing. He detailed his surreptitious slice-swiping method in a TikTok video with over 3.4 million views. The bizarro food tutorial shows TikTok user … Read more
What touches the lips goes straight to the hips — but in the best way possible. British food influencer Harrison Webb posted a video on Instagram in which he shared his recipe for “Come Over Chicken” — a creation that he promises is so delicious, it will lead to a passion-filled romp. The mouth-watering recipe … Read more
This will have fast food-aholics hitting the bottle. As the once sacred secrets of McDonald’s multibillion-dollar formula continue spilling out on social media, a former bigwig of the ballyhooed burger joint is now revealing which store-bought spread tastes eerily similar to the international brand’s top-tier tangy sauce. “Do you want to buy Big Mac sauce from the … Read more
Food allergies impact an estimated 4% of adults and 8% of children, many of whom outgrow the disposition, according to the Mayo Clinic. But this weekend’s sudden death of Food Network star Michael Chiarello — who was subject to a food allergy that caused him to enter anaphylactic shock — is drawing more focus on … Read more
Celebrity chef and Food Network icon Michael Chiarello died Friday after suffering an allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock, according to his restaurant group. He was 61. “We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved patriarch Michael,” Chiarello’s family said in a statement obtained by The Wrap. “His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering … Read more
A handyman with experience removing squatters said he helped an older woman reclaim her Hollywood home from Iron Chef winner and former judge Adam Fleischman, who she claimed was living there rent-free. After the woman, Claudia contacted him, Flash Shelton went to the house and confronted Fleischman for living in the home since May without ever paying … Read more
Here’s why they (can’t) put a ring on it. Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz has revealed why the famous fast-food chain doesn’t have onion rings on their menu — and the answer might surprise you. “McDonald’s is the most profitable when it is the most efficient, and that efficiency in scale,” he explained in … Read more
Chef John DeLucie has turned up the heat at a new kitchen — with a different mindset and a changed perspective – nearly a decade after his restaurant empire went up in flames. DeLucie, who rose to fame at celeb magnet The Waverly Inn with partner Graydon Carter, has dug deep into his Southern Italian … Read more
In Heinz sight, McDonald’s ketchup hits different. A former executive chef for McDonald’s took to TikTok to give customers a little insight into why they’re “lovin’ it” so much. There’s been some speculation among fast-food lovers that the chain puts honey in their ketchup since it tastes different — and some would argue better — … Read more
Don’t waste your bread on this sandwich. Hoping to help fast-food lovers save a buck of two, an ex-McDonald’s chef is spilling the secret sauce as to why purchasing the joint’s famed Big Mac burger is nothing more than a big ripoff. “Don’t order a Big Mac, you should be ordering this every time,” began former Golden Arches … Read more