Gordon Ramsay’s New Jewel

Gordon Ramsay, the hot-tempered Scottish chef and star of Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Kitchen Nightmares” has something to smile about these days (if he could take a break from screaming at the people around him). The celebrity chef just opened a new restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood, this week. To celebrate Ramsay invited some of his famous friends to indulge on his signature dishes. By all accounts the event was as star-studded as a big Hollywood movie premiere with celebrity guests including “Will and & Grace” co-star Eric McCormack, “Survivor” host Jeff Probst, Kim Kardashian and soccer … Continue reading

Culinary Trends: 10 Up and Coming Chefs

You won’t find these folks on Food Network any time soon. Today’s up and coming chefs focus on just a few simple, but key elements. Things like eating slow (as in the slow food movement, not the pace at which you masticate), eating local, and mastering basic techniques are all top priorities on these chefs’ lists. You’ll find creativity paired with the best ingredients–and people are taking notice. If you watch the restaurant and food industry, you’ll note that as far as a culinary career goes. . .it seems that stardom kind of kills it. While Rachel Ray is nowhere … Continue reading