Quickfire: The chefs had to create 4 unique chocolates to represent 4 milestones in their lives. Francois Payard is the guest judge. Morgan worked for him in Brazil. And of course Johnny worked for him in New York. It’s a small pastry chef world. After…
Yesterday I recommended some of my favorite vendors at this year’s chocolate show along with some insider tips. After sleeping on it (yes, I’m always thinking about desserts awake or not) I realized that the best way to get your $28 worth is to attend…
The New York Chocolate Show is back in town again this Thursday through Sunday at the Metropolitan Pavillion. The shows brings together over 65 local and international chocolate vendors under one roof. Tickets are $28.00 if purchased in advance and $30 at the door. Here’s…
Every time I visit the Dessert Truck or Dessert Truck Works (their brick and mortar store front in the East Village) I’m reminded of all the reasons I love this place. Let’s take an inventory shall we? First, I love their model: three-star, restaurant…
This week’s guest judge was Shinmin Li – she’s got some beautiful cakes and was very well spoken on the show. What I like about her most was that she really gives it to the contestants, telling them exactly what she liked and didn’t like. She…
I finally had dinner at Momofuku’s Ma Peche in midtown last Friday. The dinner and savory was (mostly) excellent but all I could think about during the meal is what I was going to order at the Milk Bar. There are so many options at…
