Honest Food Preparation Instructions
Yes, we’ve all been there: the chinese food from last week that still looks edible amongst the bare surrounds of an empty fridge. But really, we shouldn’t. Just let it be. Or College Humor will expose you! Check out the SOURCE!
Andre x Moët & Chandon Rosé “Tag Your Love” Campaign
Moët & Chandon have enlisted the help of venerable artist Andre for their latest campaign dubbed “Tag Your Love.” Utilizing his iconic Mr. A character for a bubbly foray into the world of Rosé champagne, the result is a winning execution. As a spontaneous invitation to love, Rosé Impérial distinguishes itself by a radiant color, [...]
Motörhead Shiraz
If this works for Lemmy, it’ll definitely work for you. A few glasses of Motörhead Shiraz and the wart-addled, chain-smoking deadbeat dad of heavy metal starts to sound like an angel. A couple glasses more and even the fugliest, roadworn Motörhead groupies start to look like supermodels. And don’t worry, this wine isn’t British like the [...]
Esquina: New Hottest Tapas Bar in Town!
Chinatown appears to be undergoing a European cuisine renaissance of sorts, with a bumper crop of brasseries and bistros rooting in the charming conserved shop houses dotted throughout the precinct. The latest to debut is a tapas bar aptly named Esquina (meaning corner in Spanish), for the narrow strip of corner space it occupies at [...]
Snapshots from Singapore: 12 Must-Try Dishes
During my recent visit to Singapore, I asked a native Singaporean why the people of Singapore are so food crazy. His answer was blunt and typical. “It’s the only damn culture we have.” Mee Siam Woe to anyone on the Atkins Diet who visits Singapore, for carbs get center stage in the hawker centers. When [...]
Age Your Own Whiskey Set
Unfortunately, I do not live in the state of Washington. But I don’t have to in order to enjoy this great idea from local distillers Woodinville Whiskey: a complete kit that will age their small batch whiskey in your own private barrel and ships worldwide. Hands up if you knew un-aged whiskey was clear? Check THIS [...]
Chicago: 14 Fried Chicken Places We Love
Fried chicken. Just those two words alone induce images of mouth-watering, crispy, salty, juicy, and piping-hot pieces of poultry. And sure, when you think of Chicago, you don’t always think of fried chicken right off the bat. But our city has dozens of fantastic places that put out really terrific examples that you’ll be dreaming [...]
10 Peppermint Sweets We Love in NYC
The holiday season brings with it all sorts of rich tastes and smells: eggnog and warm apple cider; the scent of baking cookies and gingerbread; cozy spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. But then there’s peppermint, and the million different ways restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops in this city incorporate it into desserts. From housemade peppermint [...]
5 Incredible Tacos in Columbus, Ohio
Who the heck woulda thunk that Columbus, Ohio, is home to some of the greatest tacos I’ve had anywhere? Even most Columbus residents former and current are unaware of the awesome truck scene that’s unfolded in the city in recent years. I haven’t done the math, but I’d be willing to wager that Columbus has one [...]
10 of Our Favorite Cookbooks in 2011
Cooking in the Moment: For the CSA junkies. Their chapters are dubbed “fall” and “summer” instead of “soups” and “desserts.” It was Andrea Reusing‘s Cooking in the Moment that truly captured the elegance of seasonal cooking. Marrying in-season produce with both Southern and Asian influences, Reusing creates lovely dishes like Garlic and Black Pepper Soft Shell Crabs and [...]
11 Burgers That Are Worth the Hype
Famous burgers may not always live up to the hype, but mountains of praise have to be right sometimes. Top photo: Shake Shack | Multiple cities: What can I say? Shake Shack started the current high-quality low-price fast food-style burger movement, and they’re still the best. Umami Burger | Los Angeles/San Francisco: Of course, most reactions will [...]
Hennessy x Théodor Tea Infuser Livens Up Afternoon Drink Sessions
Afternoon tea can be relaxing, but for anyone who wants to liven things up, there’s always the option of using the Hennessy x Théodor Tea Infuser for a bit of a kick. Coffee and alcohol go hand-in-hand, but mixing the latter with tea can be a little tricky. So instead of figuring out what mixes [...]
Grey Goose Vodka-Prepared Pops
Vodka is great for these frozen pops since it takes on the property of whatever you mix it with; you can create any number of different flavors with it. All you really need to make these icy treats is a keen sense of curiosity and desire to experiment. You can prepare these Grey Goose popsicles [...]
LUCKY 13
The newly opened Lucky 13 is a Miami-style diner/bar/club featuring wonderful Cuban/Latin influenced cuisine, great cocktails and amazing parties. Helmed by Chef Garfield Angove from the United States, the opening bar bites menu will include items like the Cuban “Medianoche” Sandwich, a signature Lucky Burger, a Veal Tongue Sandwich, Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Chipotle [...]
From The Blender: Lean Green Smoothie
Let’s be honest. Sometimes when we say “smoothie,” we mean dessert masquerading as breakfast. Not so for this lean green smoothie, which is packed with nutrients and nutrients only. Don’t be fooled, though. It’s also delicious. The mango flavor dominates, with the arugula, lemon, and ginger spicing things up just enough to keep it interesting. [...]
THE PIGEONHOLE
The Pigeonhole is a book cafe & dynamic arts space that boasts a diverse variety of old, second-hand and rare books on topics ranging from religion to popular culture to botany to politics. Apart from an eclectic array of exciting arts programmes devoted to local independent art and music, the Pigeonhole also serves aromatic espresso, [...]
Snapshots from Sao Paulo: 10 Great Sweets
Toasty coconut, creamy, sweet chocolate, and rapadura—sweets in Sao Paulo, Brazil do an excellent job of tasting familiar and brand-new all at once. Have you ever tried these Brazilian desserts? Find out more about this yummy food journey by clicking HERE.
Japan’s Most Expensive Whisky
“Suntory Holdings Ltd, one of the oldest wine brewing and distilling companies in Japan, will soon be releasing the most expensive Japanese whiskey. The malt distillate that would be released on 13 December 2011, has been sitting in the company’s warehouse in Yamazaki, Kyoto Prefecture, for half a century. The whiskey is a reddish-amber and has a [...]
Immaculate Infatuation Interview
“The greatest thing about the guys behind Immaculate Infatuation is that restaurant reviewing is not their day job. “We don’t dine at Per Se on the regular,” says Andrew Steinthal, one of its co-founders (above left). He and partner Chris Stang are among the other 99% who go to restaurants to have fun. Music execs by [...]
7 Autumn Cocktail Recipes from Aldea in NYC
“Aldea, Chef George Mendes’ restaurant in New York’s Flatiron district, is mostly known for its bold Portuguese-inflected cuisine, but the drinks merit rave reviews as well. Bar manager Brian Block has been in residence for roughly two years, and the drinks menu highlights his finesse, featuring innovative flavor combinations and thoughtful updates on the classics. Block [...]
Hennessy’s Reveals an Artistic Bent with KAWS-Designed Bottle
“The familiar black-and-yellow label of the world’s number-one selling Cognac is getting a face-lift this month when Hennessy offers its long-beloved V.S. blend in a special bottle designed by contemporary artist KAWS. Starting as a street artist in New York, Brian Donnelly, working under the pseudonym KAWS, went from tagging walls and subverting advertisements to having [...]
The Glenlivet 80 Year Old Whisky
“Isn’t it nice to know that on the day you become an octogenarian, you’ll still be able to drink a scotch that’s as old as you are? Distilled in 1883 and bottled in 1931, this incredibly rare bottle of The Glenlivet 80 Year Old Whisky (£15,000-£20,000; roughly $24,000-$32,000) was owned by Captain William Smith Grant — [...]
An Innocent Bystander spotted at DOPE.SG x Le Pompon
This innocent bystander, Moscato (pictured above) was spotted last Friday at the DOPE.SG x Le Pompon party! Here’s some pictures of this pink fella. Check out more photos of the party here. For more info on the party, go here Be friends with Mr. Dope on facebook Listen to mixes on rightclicka.com and check out the creatives of awe50me.com
