Union Square Hospitality Alum to Open New West Village Restaurant
Jenni Guizio, former director of wine and beverage for Union Square Hospitality, is opening a new restaurant in the West Village with a regional French theme.
Morcher's Pork Store is closing after 70 years, and the Woodbine in Ridgewood is hosting a donation-based dinner to support the store's employees. [ more ]
Café Boulud offers a unique dining experience with a menu inspired by French roots, seasonal dishes, local sourcing, and global cuisine.
The new location of Café Boulud exudes a more formal and elegant atmosphere, attracting a mix of clientele including those in formal attire and families. [ more ]
Take a Tour of Reunion Island Cooking at This Rare Bushwick Restaurant
Reunion Island, located in the Indian Ocean, is now a department of France with a diverse population and agricultural economy.
Maloya, New York City's first Reunion restaurant, offers a menu reflecting the island's mix of influences with unique flavors and limited yet delicious options. [ more ]
Midweek Distractions 4/10/24: A French History of the Buffet - Frenchly
Buffets are regaining popularity in France, interestingly run by Chinese-French restaurateurs, inspired by King Louis XIV's accidental invention of buffet-style dining. [ more ]
This three-Michelin-star restaurant is coming to London
Mirazur, a three-Michelin-star French restaurant, is hosting lunar-inspired dinners in London to celebrate Chef Mauro Colagreco's new book.
The tasting menu at the lunar-inspired dinners will feature dishes from Colagreco's 'universe menu' reflecting his biodynamic gardening practices. [ more ]
French cuisine has seen a decline in dominance, making room for other culinary influences like Japanese, Spanish, and Californian.
Nostalgia for French dining is making a comeback with modern takes on brasseries and bistros known for dishes like steak frites and escargot-stuffed mushrooms. [ more ]
Using alternative ingredients like anchovies, mushrooms, and miso can add depth of flavor without traditional alliums like garlic and onion.
Substituting onions with carrots and sugar can help achieve a similar flavor profile in dishes like beef bourguignon for individuals with allium intolerance. [ more ]
Mexican chef Jesús Durón is set to open a new restaurant called DUÉ in London in 2025.
DUÉ will draw inspiration from French and Mexican cuisines and will feature dishes like chicken chicharron with pico de gallo and roast pigeon with spring onion and cacao. [ more ]