Singapore is foodie heaven. This vast, bustling, vibrant, and above all modern metropolis also boasts a culinary culture and heritage that is hard to match anywhere else in the world. From five-star fine dining and the latest in molecular gastronomy to a genuinely exceptional culture and history of out-of-this-world street food, Singapore truly has it…
There are ample signs that a resurgence has begun. Tables are packed at restaurants and bars across the city. Many places have expanded their capacity with new outdoor seating, thanks to the city’s Open Streets and Open Restaurant programs. “It feels like every day is a weekend,” said Simone Tong, the chef of Silver Apricot,…
Starches — legumes, tubers, grains, to name a few — are a motley bunch. But one thing they share is how they strike a delicate balance between firm and plump, and, well, dried out or mealy when cooked. One starch, though, is sturdy enough to withstand a little overcooking and can be prepared at any…
The three were also made with entirely different grapes. The Broc was primarily valdigué, a variety once called “Napa gamay” in California, along with some zinfandel and trousseau. The Tiberio was made entirely of montepulciano, while the Trinquevedel was a blend of Southern Rhône grapes, including 60 percent grenache, 18 percent cinsault, 5 percent syrah,…
Red blends are popular right now, and I’m not speaking of classical blends like Bordeaux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Chianti. When people refer to red blends today, they are generally using a marketing term for popular category of mass-market red wines, often quite sweet, that happen to blend several red grapes. Rarely, however, do we think of…
A testament to a well-loved recipe is that, when you pull the cookbook it’s in off the shelf, it automatically falls open to that page. And that’s exactly what happens whenever I reach for “Chez Panisse Desserts” by Lindsey Shere. The sticky pages of the almond torte recipe fling themselves upward, willing me to bake…
Three years ago, Irene Siderakis, a stay-at-home mom, suddenly inherited Kellogg’s Diner, a 24-hour go-to for eggs, burgers, nachos, Greek staples and more in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Chris Siderakis, her husband and the diner’s previous owner, had died unexpectedly, at 49. “I had no idea how to run a diner or if I could,” she said.…
Have you thought about preparing something different for your friends and family members? You’re not the only one. A lot of people have decided to take advantage of recipe boxes for this reason. Using a recipe box is an excellent way to come up with new dishes for yourself and your loved ones. In addition…
Roosevelt Island, which perfectly but rather anonymously bisects the East River, has been home to a several hospitals over the years. Soon, however, it will dispense a different kind of medicine. Graduate Roosevelt Island, which opened in June and is the only hotel on the island, will in mid-August open Panorama Room, a sprawling, glass-enclosed…
In a twinkling black dress with feathery sleeves and high heels, Paris Hilton is in the kitchen making a steak dinner with her mother and sister. Before they arrive, she digs a spoon into a tin of caviar and gives a bite to her dog. Flakes of 23-karat gold stick on her fingers as she…