Our Master Executive Pastry Chef, Marco Valencia, has put together some incredible tips on creating the wedding cake of your dreams. Nowadays, cakes can be one of the biggest show stoppers of the evening even in today's most infamous weddings. In fact, Valencia says, "In the last ten years the art of cake designing has changed dramatically. The introduction of new materials and techniques has allowed us to create incredible designs that are tailored specifically to our bride’s tastes and sensibilities. Ofte...
Like on MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, a little girl’s first grand event as she enters adulthood can be quite formal and extravagant. Some sweet sixteen’s are like a weddings ranging from formal, semi-formal to casual. One thing is for sure, the evening has to be as unique as your little girl. She’ll want to match her personality as she expresses her new found independence.
The party can range from modest parties at home with close family to large affairs with a hired DJ, floral arrangements, make...
"Salmon is arguably a contender for the title of Fillet Mignon of the sea", says Joey Iabone. If there is one thing he knows, it's how to choose fresh food. He personally handpicks the freshest ingredients at Hunts Point and the New Fulton Fish Market for our kitchen that serves thousands of people each week on a daily basis. His suggestions to choose the perfect Salmon for dinner are:
No matter what your favorite selection is; white, red, pink or sparkling, storing your wine correctly is essential. Simply putting your favorite bottle above the fridge and forgetting about it for a year could drastically alter the taste, then, when you come to enjoy it at that special occasion, it might not be as favorable as you hoped.
Despite wines being a perishable commodity, properly caring for and storing your wine can actually improve its’ aroma, flavor, texture and complexity over time.
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