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Archive for January, 2012

Is Pedro Ximenez granite a possible Johnny Iuzzini cocktail ingredient?

After nearly 10 years, Johnny Iuzzini’s last day as executive pastry chef at Jean Georges was December 31st.   In yesterday’s post we covered the 15 plated desserts on his final menu at Jean Georges.  In Part II (below) Johnny talks a little bit about his future plans, life after Jean Georges and some emerging dessert and food trends.  Go here for part I.

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The cranberry parfait was one of my favorite desserts of the afternoon

Part I. After nearly 10 years, Johnny Iuzzini’s last day as executive pastry chef at Jean Georges was December 31st.   A week earlier I went to Jean Georges to cover his last 15 plated desserts on the menu at the three-Michelin star, four NY Times star restaurant.   Johnny talks about his plans for life after JG in Part II. (more…)