“This is where these chefs have been competing for the last 3 days–right here on the armory floor–not in their restaurant kitchens…competing and cooking here, I can tell you, is a completeley different animal–it’s much more challenging” Executive Pastry Chef of the competition, Johnny Iuzzini The…
Today was the second day of the StarChefs International Chefs Congress and the big excitement was the announcement of the three pastry chefs who were going to advance to the final on Tuesday for a chance to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Congratulations…
Many of our favorite pastry chefs were in attendance Sunday at the StarChefs International Chefs Congress. Michael Laiskonis had a “pop-up” pastry restaurant with seatings for six attendees at a time. Each guest received three courses. Proceeds from the pop-up restaurants go to Careers Through…
I visited William Greenberg Desserts last week and I have to report that this bakery, open since 1942, is still as popular as ever. It’s one of the few places I have visited that really feels like an old fashioned neighborhood bakery. In the…
I can’t believe how many of our favorite pasty chefs will be presenting at the at the 7th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress. What a great opportunity to see some of the top pastry chefs in action and participate in their workshops. This year’s event…
Last 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…
