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Friday night was the New York Food & Wine Festival “Sweet” event. A rare opportunity to try some of the best desserts from New York’s top pastry chefs–all in one place. This is part 2 of our report (Part 1 with fan favorite Doughnut Plant and Johnny Iuzzini is here). (more…)
Plated dessert from Karen DeMasco of Locana Verde
Last night was the New York Food & Wine Festival “Sweet” event and the desserts on display were truly awesome. Rarely are so many of New York’s best pastry chefs and their desserts all in one place at the same time. Here’s Part 1 (Part @ is here) of some of best plates on hand:
Johnny Iuzzini's Crispy Godiva Chocolate and Praline Pop with Cranberry
Johnny Iuzzini’s booth was mobbed all night. I thought he would win the fan prize but he was just beaten by The Doughnut Plant. More from Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges on Dessertbuzz. (more…)
New York Food and Wine Festival - Sweet Event on September 29th, sponsored by Godiva
I can’t believe how many Dessert Buzz favorites are attending the “Sweet” event at the New York Food and Wine Festival (Tonight!). It will be a truly awesome event this for any attendee, so grab your tickets asap since this event will sell out. EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Pastry chefs attending the event who have been featured on DessertBuzz include Francois Payard (interview) of Francois Chocolate Bar, Gustav Tzoc (interview) of Abe and Arthur’s, Andrea Jarosh of Donatella, Michelle Park of Kyotofu, Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde, Catrine Oscarson of Mas, Ludovic Augendre and Florian Bellange of Mad Mac, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges, Alison Kave of First Prize Pies and Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, Details below.
Andrea Jarosh's Sfogliatella dessert from Donatella
Karen DeMasco Mini Rhubarb Pie
Mad-Mac's Macarons
Rhubarb soup by Antonio Bachour of The Dutch in Miami
World Renowned Chefs and Photographer Join Together to Raise Funds for Action Against Hunger | ACF International
The eighth annual “The Great Gathering of Chefs” will bring together 150 of the world’s most renowned chefs and many DessertBuzz favorites on Tuesday, June 5th in a culinary effort to raise money for Action Against Hunger | ACF International, an organization that carries out innovative, lifesaving programs in nutrition, food security and livelihoods, and water, sanitation and hygiene to some of the most vulnerable populations in the world.
Sacher Torte from Alex Grunert of Blue Hill
“The Great Gathering of Chefs” also celebrates the release of Alan (Battman) Batt’s newest cookbook “STREET EATS”. Participating in the books are over 160 chefs such as Eric Ripert, Alexandra Guarnaschelli, Michael White, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Laiskonis, Emeril Lagasse and Daniel Boulud, just to mention a few.
As always the book features Battman’s exquisite photography and delectable recipes created by some of the most influential chefs in the US.
Some of the DessertBuzz favorites who participated “in Pies” and may be in attendance:
Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde (more…)
New York Food and Wine Festival - Sweet Event on September 29th, sponsored by Godiva
I can’t believe how many Dessert Buzz favorites are attending the “Sweet” event at the New York Food and Wine Festival this year. It will be a truly awesome event this for any attendee, so grab your tickets asap since this event will sell out. Pastry chefs featured on DessertBuzz include Francois Payard (interview) of Francois Chocolate Bar, Gustav Tzoc (interview) of Abe and Arthur’s, Andrea Jarosh of Donatella, Michelle Park of Kyotofu, Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde, Catrine Oscarson of Mas, Ludovic Augendre and Florian Bellange of Mad Mac, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges and Alison Kave of First Prize Pies. Details below.
Andrea Jarosh's Sfogliatella dessert from Donatella
Karen DeMasco Mini Rhubarb Pie
Mad-Mac's Macarons
Local melon granita over a white chocolate panna cotta raspberries and lemon shortbread
Over the past year I have had the pleasure of participating in dessert tastings from many great New York City restaurants. And one of the things that often strikes me about the best pastry chefs is their ability to not only execute great desserts night in and night out, but to also bring something new to the table–or in Mas’s Pastry Chef Catrine Oscarson’s case, something new to the farm table. (more…)