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The Time Spike Mendelsohn Took Out A Pregnant Lady To Win A Ping Pong Title

Former Top Chef contestant, recent Top Chef cruiser
May 2, 2013 1:01 pm

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT? Spike Mendelsohn just returned from a Top Chef cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico and caught up with us to share.

Tim Love Cooked At Lollapalooza Brazil. And Now We Are All Jealous.

Texas meat man rocked out to Pearl Jam
May 1, 2013 4:01 pm

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT? In this edition, Tim Love jets to Brazil.

Joe Campanale Traveled To Portugal For Vinho Verde, Pata Negra Ham

Also for sipping port in its native land
Apr 30, 2013 4:02 pm

It's time for another Just Back From..., where we ask chefs and food/drink personalities about their tasty travels. New York City restaurateur Joe Campanale is one of the most respected wine experts in the city, so he probably got to try a few good glasses in Portugal, right? 

Kurt Zdesar Headed To Tokyo To Plan His Next Move In London

The UK restaurateur has an intriguing new concept
Apr 19, 2013 10:01 am
Photo: MD111 on Flickr

You might say that Kurt Zdesar knows a thing or two about Asian fine dining. The London restaurateur earned the first Michelin star for an Asian restaurant in the UK for Nobu London, then worked with Alan Yau on the launch of Hakkasan. Zdesar’s next project is called Chotto Matte, slated to open in September in London’s Soho district, and it sounds like another sleek reimagining of Asian cuisine. Here, he tells us about his big Tokyo research trip for the project.

Kevin Sbraga Traveled To Anguilla And Puerto Rico And Now Dreams Of Mofongo

Philly chef travels the world for inspiration
Apr 15, 2013 1:01 pm

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT? Philly chef and former Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga recently traveled to both the Caribbean and Puerto Rico and caught up with us to share his experiences.

Corwin Kave Traveled To Russia For The Pickled Herring With Pork Fat

Chef went to consult on an NYC-themed restaurant
Mar 21, 2013 9:02 am

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT? Here, NYC chef Corwin Kave fills us in about his recent trip to Russia.

Michael Ferraro Heads To Paris To Spread The Mac & Cheese Gospel. Well, Not Quite.

But goes out-of-body with some foie gras
Mar 18, 2013 9:01 am

Chefs love to travel — for inspiration, to experience the cuisines of other cultures or just to get away from the heat of their own kitchens. When they return, we hit them with some questions — where'd they stay, what'd they do and WHAT DID THEY EAT?! NYC chef Michael Ferraro of NYC's Delicatessen and macbar writes in about his recent trip to Paris. 

Michael Tusk Bought Some New Steak Knives In Argentina

The Quince chef on his Mendoza, Buenos Aires trip
Mar 6, 2013 2:02 pm

The James Beard Award–winning chef/owner of Quince and Cotogna, two beloved San Francisco Italian restaurants, spills on his recent trip to Argentina. What he ate, drank and brought back, right this way...

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