Leave it to The Four Seasons in romantic Paris to create a signature cocktail guaranteed to be the talk of your next party. The Georges V was kind enough to share their signature cocktail recipe for the “George Fizz,” created by Antoine Corneille,  Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. This is a beautiful  drink – colorful, fresh and […]

The Mango Mai Tai is my favorite mai tai drink, especially as the sun sets at the Beach Tree Bar at Four Seasons Hualalai. The Mango Mai Tai is  simple to make and slightly less lethal than a regular mai tai, but I dare you to stop after just one. I asked Frank, the bartender ,who […]

Risotto Primavera (with spring vegetables) is one of the popular risottos prepared at Villa d’Este by Executive Chef Luciano Parolari on romantic Lake Como in Italy. Throughout the world, Chef Parolari has been known as the “King of Risotto” for good reason! The Gourmet Review would like to wish Executive Chef Luciano Parolari good luck, as he […]

Wolfgang Puck creates another seasonal favorite with his Bartlett Pear and Prosciutto Salad with EisweinVinaigrette recipe. The sweet and juicy pear is a favorite ingredient of mine. Remember, you can always substitute Asian, Bosc or Anjou pear, depending on the season. Instead of prosciutto, you can substitute ham, but I personally love the distinctive taste […]

Leave it to Wynn Resort to create some spectacular cocktails. Chef Theo Schoenegger, Executive Chef at Sinatra Restaurant, suggests this cocktail for your next party. You would expect nothing less from Wynn Resort Las Vegas, the winner of the most Forbes Five star awards in the world!   SERVES:  1 INGREDIENTS 5 – 6   […]

Lemon ricotta pancakes are perfect for brunch. Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica elevates this traditional dish. The pancakes are amazingly light and have just a hint of fresh lemon. The secret, according to Shutters, is to fold fluffy egg whites into the batter and go easy on the sugar. Fresh berries are a great […]

This freshly squeezed grapefruit cocktail with Absolut Ruby Red Vodka is refreshingly addictive, but lives or dies with the ingredients. Guaranteed you will get great raves for this party drink. The cocktail is named the “19th Hole” and is featured at the golf club bar at Four Seasons Hualala on the Big Island of Hawaii. […]

Wolfgang Puck loves this dessert!  “Once all the components are ready, and they can be prepared earlier in the day, it is a simple matter to put them together. The puff pastry squares, called feuilletées, can also be used to make other desserts – with various fruits, ice cream and sweet sauces.” – Puck I love […]

Ponta Dos Ganchos is a dream destination, where you can experience a taste of paradise. The 35-room hotel is an idyllic hideaway nestled in the hills near Florianopolis, a tropical island off the coast of Brazil and a short flight from Rio de Janeiro. Breathtaking views of emerald green and blue waters can be seen […]

This Grilled Mussels with Red Onions, Garlic and Basil recipe is from Brazil’s fabulous  Ponta Dos Ganchos.   Chef Luiz Salvajoli shares his unique combination of fresh ingredients in this fabulous mussel dish that takes advantage of the local seafood caught nearby. I love healthy recipes that are easy to prepare, but have a twist. The […]