Michael Mina, a two time James Beard award winning chef, is one of our country’s great culinary masters. Enjoy his classic famous cheese fondue from Mina’s Stonehill Tavern restaurant. SERVES 3 INGREDIENTS 1/2 loaf Sourdough bread – diced into cubes large enough for dipping (1”x1”) 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1 cup shredded […]
This is the recipe for Thomas Keller’s favorite, simple roast chicken recipe (or Mon Poulet Roti) that is served at Bouchon. If you want to watch Chef Keller demonstrating his techniques, be sure to watch the video on this blog. SERVINGS: 2 – 4 INGREDIENTS One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chicken Kosher […]
Sommelier Paolo Vaninetti oversees the wines served at The Verandah Restaurant, the Grill Room and even the bottle of champagne opened with great flair at the Canova Bar. It doesn’t matter, the sommelier at Villa d’Este knows his wines. Sommelier Paolo was kind enough to share some of his personal experiences and background. Q […]
At Villa d’Este, it’s natural to wonder what the favorite risotto is of the executive chef, affectionately known as the “King of Risotto.” I loved reading about the Risotto With Spring Vegetables that is also one of the hotel favorites, and evidently that of Pope Paul II as well. Chef Parolari and Jean Salvadore share […]
Chef Luciano Parolari, otherwise known as “The King of Risotto” throughout Italy, is a master of risotto – seafood, shellfish, fresh vegetable, seasonal and even poultry and meat risottos. So much so that he has written a book, “Tales of Risotto,” that answers every question you might ever ask about risotto, from tips for the […]
Executive Chef Luciano Parolari, otherwise known as the “King of Risotto,” has an endless supply of great stories from his experiences at Villa d’Este on beautiful Lake Como. There are so many tales to tell (check out “Tales of Risotto”), from favorites of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Madonna and Gianni Versace. […]
Frank Sinatra and Ava Garnder’s first visit to Villa d’Este was in the 1950’s. I love the story about a favorite new dish enjoyed during their stay. “The (artichoke risotto) is a risotto that for many years could only be made during the artichoke season, which is the month of March. That was true in […]
If you love yellowtail, you will love this appetizer recipe that is a signature dish from Okada Restaurant at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. INGREDIENTS Slice Hamachi 2.5 inches long thin sliced sashimi into 5 pieces. Place sashimi pieces on the plate. Place I piece of tiny cilantro leaf on each sashimi slice and […]
Okada at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas has stellar food, ambience and service. Guests have a choice between authentic teppanyaki and robata or more traditional Japanese food. Okada’s Executive Chef Masa Ishizawa defines what it means for a chef to be passionate. You can see it in the presentation of the food, the […]
Four Season’s George V head bartender, Johann Burgos, was kind enough to answer some questions guests might ask directly, if lucky enough to be enjoying a Parisian nightcap at Le Bar with Johann on duty. Q Please share with us a memorable story during your tenure as head bartender. A memorable story between […]