Guest post by DessertBuzz contributor Doctore: Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending another remarkable lunch with Niko from DessertBuzz. This was the third in an incredible string of dessert tastings over the past three weeks that included Johnny Iuzinni’s fifteen-course blockbuster at Jean…
2011 has to go down as one of the most exciting and tumultuous years ever for the top end of the New York pastry chef world. On the exciting side: Bravo’s Top Chef : Just Desserts franchise finished its second season with NYC’s own Johnny…
In October the Doughnut Plant stole the show at the New York Food and Wine “Sweet” event. They brought a selection of doughnuts, including a delicious jelly doughnut, but their creme brulee doughnut, which was hand-blow-torched on the spot was the hit of the show…
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…
I had a very nice dinner, including four excellent savory courses, at Nice Matin on the UWS last week. Nice Matin might be best known for spawning the Five Napkin Burger franchise, however they also have excellent desserts and even featured a schmancy French Buche De…
New York based food writer Michael Krondl’s Sweet invention: a history of dessert is a fascinating tour of the history of the confectionary arts. The book explores how sweets have mirrored social, technological and political revolutions throughout history. Krondl also covers sweet makers from India,…
