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2012 In Review

2012 In Review: Top 20 Quotes Of The Year

Most memorable lines from chefs and cooking folk

Dec 28, 2012 10:01 am

A best-selling cookbook author admits that no qualifications are needed to write a best-selling cookbook. A former restaurant critic claims Sean Brock teaches heritage poultry ancient languages. What won't Anthony Bourdain sign? What is John Currence so pissed off about? We present to you, our favorite quotes of 2012.

2012 In Review

2012 In Review: The Year In Chefs, Restaurants And Looking Ahead

FR contributors weigh-in on the year in dining out

Dec 27, 2012 2:01 pm

The Internet is in the midst of year-end list madness. There’s even a great blog that makes lists of lists. Let us prolong the season a bit here, where Food Republic contributors weigh-in on the year in chefs and restaurants.

Media Watch

'The Restaurateur' Premieres Tonight On PBS

Hint: The restaurateur is Danny Meyer, so watch it

Dec 20, 2012 10:01 am

The one-hour film premieres tonight on PBS in the Northeast at 10:30 p.m. Find out the answer to the question "Would you ever open two restaurants at the same time again?" Us? We wouldn't; we've heard too many horror stories. But we're not Danny Meyer.

Chef Talk

Awesome Upscale Chinese Food On Christmas. Thanks, Michael Leviton!

The Jewish Xmas tradition gets a major facelift

Dec 19, 2012 1:01 pm

Several years ago, Chef Michael Leviton of Newton, Massachusetts' bistro Lumière took the time-honored tradition to a new level, constructing unique and authentic menus for "Chinese Christmas." Something about not having to deal with little cardboard boxes and foil containers really classes that up. I spoke with him to find out what cooking Chinese Christmas for a crowd of people with a good sense of humor entails.

Just Back From...

Chef Joe Cicala Traveled To Abruzzo To Hunt For Truffles, And Inspiration

Philly chef was researching for an upcoming enoteca

Dec 13, 2012 11:01 am

Joe Cicala is the Executive Chef at Le Virtu in Philadelphia. The Salerno-trained chef is currently planning an Enoteca and recently spent two weeks on an epic fact (and truffle) finding mission in Abruzzo. He wrote in to tell us about it.

Thanksgiving

15 Cooking Tips From Awesome Chefs Who Know Everything

Advice from our favorite chefs, Sam Sifton

Nov 20, 2012 3:01 pm

We interviewed a TON of chefs this pre-Thanksgiving season! And would you believe it, they all had really good advice for making the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. These tips will keep you going strong from the days leading up until many days and sandwiches after. What does Dale Talde do to...uh, with his leftovers? How long does Jeff McInnis brine his bird? The answers to these and more, after the jump.

Thanksgiving

FR Thanksgiving Interview: Jeff McInnis

Talkin' turkey, biscuits, cranberries and more...

Nov 15, 2012 5:01 pm

I thought I knew Jeff McInnis, the former Top Chef breakout star turned fixture in some of Miami's buzziest kitchens. But when he stopped into the Food Republic Thanksgiving Test Kitchen and Interview Lounge last month, I got schooled on the man who's now executive chef and partner at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in South Beach. All that, and his Turkey Day advice, ahead...

Thanksgiving

FR Thanksgiving Interview: Aliya LeeKong

Across the universe with the enchanting chef

Nov 13, 2012 3:01 pm

Aliya LeeKong is one of our favorite chefs in NYC, which is why we asked her to stop by the Food Republic Test Kitchen & Interview Lounge last month, to talk turkey and more.