A source of comfort and nostalgia, the flavors of our ancestral roots can take us on an extraordinary journey.

Sex on a Plate has unfortunately been cancelled. Please check back for updates on events in other cities. Details coming ASAP. Thank you!

Feast your eyes on some of the flavors we sampled at a recent Felidia dinner showcasing the region of Basilicata, hosted by Lou DiPalo and Lidia Bastianich.

What does your inside voice say when you taste something sublime? Mine says this. You’ve seen me talk a lot about Sex on a Plate on Twitter and Facebook, but I think it’s high time we got out of the digital realm to bring the experience to life.

Hey NYC people!
Before we all flee for the holidays, my BFF Jen Kushell and I are hosting a Pre-Turkey Tweetup at the Roger Smith Hotel. We’re getting our favorite locals together for a little fun, face time and frolicking, so please join us!
Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Place: Roger Smith Hotel, 47th & Lexington, NYC
Time: 7PM [...]

Chef Mark and Jennifer attend a luncheon at Chef Aaron Sanchez’s Centrico Restaurant featuring products from Chile.

This week, to celebrate its presidency of the European Union, the Czech Republic hosted its first food festival at the UN.

CMN Video: Chef Tom Lewis Cooks!
Chef Tom Lewis, from the Monachyle Mhor Hotel & restaurant in Scotland, makes us a simple Scottish lunch at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 festivities, promoting Scottish heritage, and urging Scots from all over the world to return to Scotland [...]

Chef Mark and I were invited to a tasting yesterday with Maximilian Riedel at Riedel’s showroom in NYC. We had heard from some colleagues that this would be a fun experience, but we had no idea what was in store for us.
Prior to this interactive workshop, I had heard that wine glass shape made a [...]

CMN Video: Food Blogger Playdate: Photography & Ingredient Play
Part 2 of our latest Food Blogger Play Date, where we do a blind tasting of Artisanal steaks from Carrie Oliver of www.oliverranch.com. Anu Karwa from Swirl Events brings along some great wines to pair with the beef.

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