Monthly Archives: January 2011

Art or Craft in Studio Kitchen? Shola Speaks

Posted on January 17, 2011 by docsconz

i don't know too many chefs who cook more artistically or better than Shola Olunloyo of the soon to open Speck and Studio Kitchen in Philadelphia. In this short video shot at the latest Starchefs International Chefs Congress in NYC, […]

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Rick Moonen’s Views on Art vs. Craft in Cooking

Posted on January 15, 2011 by docsconz

The ever energetic Rick Moonen of RM Seafood in Las Vegas is a supremely talented chef, a bright personality and a truly great guy. Aside from being a whiz at the stove as evidenced by his second place finish on […]

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Alex Talbot’s Ideas on Food: Art vs. Craft

Posted on January 14, 2011 by docsconz

While my technical difficulties with video at this past Starchefs International Chefs Congress continued, Alex Talbot of Ideas in Food shares his ever fascinating thoughts on Art vs. Craft when it comes to cooking. The video is short, but I […]

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Dave Arnold Talks About Food as Art

Posted on January 13, 2011 by docsconz

Last fall at the Starchefs International Chefs Congress in New York City, I asked a few people from the culinary world the question that reflected the theme of the Congress, Is cooking just a craft, or can it be art? […]

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Daniel Patterson’s Coi – Culinary Poetry

Posted on January 10, 2011 by docsconz

Daniel Patterson of San Francisco's Coi is the chef in North America, who most reminds me of Rene Redzepi of Copenhagen's noma. It is not that Patterson is recreating Redzepi's food or vice versa. Although he sources the bulk […]

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Changes Coming

Posted on January 3, 2011 by docsconz

With the beginning of the new year I want to say that my website and blog will be changing soon in the hope of bringing it up to a higher level. I am working with Danya Henninger of imagicdigital.com to redesign […]

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Finger Limes

Posted on January 2, 2011 by docsconz

I first noticed these wonderful little Australian citrus fruits in L.A. in early December. They appeared in dishes at a Wolvesmouth dinner, in cocktails at The Library Bar at The Roosevelt Hollywood Hotel and again at Providence, all to […]

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My Top 25 Restaurant Meals of 2010

Posted on January 1, 2011 by docsconz

This is, of course, a subjective ranking. While great food is the single most important factor, the ranking is a reflection of the overall experience and the significance of that meal to me on a number of levels. The bottom line […]

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Happy New Year! 2011!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by docsconz

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