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Archive for February 2007

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Can Celebrity restaurateur Danny Meyer Live up to the Hype?

In his new book Danny Meyer sets himself up as the king of hospitality. In the real world, does he practice what he preaches? Marisa D’Vari finds out … Rather daring, don’t you think, for a restaurateur to write a…



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Eleven Madison Park review

Below you can read my review of Eleven Madison Park for the NY Press, but first I have to say that I have very fond memories of this restaurant after experiencing recently Restaurant Guy Savoy in Las Vegas ($290 without…



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Review of NYC Eleven Madison Park

I think some of you know I write restaurant reviews for international papers like London’s Financial Times. In Boston I wrote newspaper reviews as well – and now, in NYC, I’m doing the same. Here’s a just -today published reviews…



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And letting that souffle fall on Valentine's day should be your last concern …

Everyone fears the souffle falling as it makes its transition from the oven to the table. First, there’s the dramatic build up. In a restaurant, the waiter warns you before you order appetisers that a souffle takes a half hour…



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New Wine Trend: US to be World's Leading Consumer by 2010

Who could have imagined this scenario? Americans are accustomed to seeing French and Italian families sitting down at the table with a bottle of wine. In the old days, the all-American meal was a hamburger, fries, and a coke. Now,…



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Wine Pairing at Restaurant Guy Savoy, Las Vegas

Not many foodies are lucky enough to experience the $290 tasting menu at Restaurant Guy Savoy (and that’s without tip or tax or wine!) However, I’ve been curious to experience it since S. Irene Virbila gave it a mouthwatering review…



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Mysteries of the Marsanne Grape

Mysteries of the Marsanne Grape, by Marisa D’Vari (c) 2006 “I find people are shying away from Chardonnay,” says sommelier Linda Gerin, co-owner of the restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, CT, “and asking for more unusual wines, such as viognier.” So…



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Got pig? Here's a great wine pairing …

wine pairings, restaurant guy savoy, las vegas, year of the pig, lunar year



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Got pig? Here’s a great wine pairing …

wine pairings, restaurant guy savoy, las vegas, year of the pig, lunar year