“….I grew up listening to a radio station in Cleveland that played all the greats: Sinatra, The Dorsey Brothers, Chick Webb, Count Basie…all the great tunes from the American songbook, like the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. I perform a lot of those songs nightly. With my own edge, you know? It’s not granddad’s high school dance, but appeals to young and old because of the timelessness of the music.” Continue reading
Oak Room executive chef Eric Hara sears meat with a lemon mint dressing. (Video) Continue reading
You can’t say we didn’t warn you that Father’s Day was coming quickly. And here we are, with the big day this Sunday. Still looking for a place to celebrate the old man? We’ve got a few more suggestions, ranging … Continue reading
By STEVE CUOZZO It sounds like a joke, but — no kidding — the Plaza Hotel’s food scene is finally getting its act together. What will we do without the laughs the joint’s culinary offerings have provided for the past … Continue reading
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing recently organized an event dubbed ‘Seven Courses, Six Maestros, Five Stars, One Night Only’ which featured six world-renowned chefs who traveled from around the world for the event. The chefs preparing the banquet were: one-Michelin-star chef Karlheinz … Continue reading
Black foods are all the rage. Black garlic can be found Smoke Jazz & Supper Club in Harlem, black trumpet mushrooms at the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel. [NY Post]
This season, charcoal-hued ingredients make bold statements in both taste and presentation By KIRSTEN MATTHEW Black trumpet mushrooms The lobster and sweet corn bisque at the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel (10 Central Park South) gets an extra dollop … Continue reading
While Spain’s economy might soon go the way of Greece, you can still bask in its glorious wine regions with Rioja Restaurant Week from May 13-27. This two week long fete features prix fixe menus around reds, whites, and roses … Continue reading
The Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel Details: Three-course brunch menu with decadent classics like lobster eggs benedict and includes a mimosa or glass of sparkling wine. Price: $85 10 Central Park South, (212) 758-7777; 11a.m. – 3p.m. © NBC New … Continue reading
This week you won’t need to go far for a taste of Asian culture. NY1’s Michelle Park filed the following report about the Lucky Rice Restaurant Week, where New Yorkers can sample signature Asian dishes throughout the city. You don’t … Continue reading
“….I grew up listening to a radio station in Cleveland that played all the greats: Sinatra, The Dorsey Brothers, Chick Webb, Count Basie…all the great tunes from the American songbook, like the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. I perform a lot of those songs nightly. With my own edge, you know? It’s not granddad’s high school dance, but appeals to young and old because of the timelessness of the music.” Continue reading
