October 24, 2011 1:31 pm
Donuts and mussels. You'd never think that a man who knows his seafood would be into pastry but bam, Chef Zac Young of Flex Mussels really understands his dough!
Starting October 26th, Chef Young brings his doughnut prowess to Grand Central Station. Flex Donuts is popping up to ease the hearts of weary (and hungry) travelers until the new year, with amazing flavors such as Pumpkin Spice with Maple Glaze, Mulled Cider & Blueberry with Chocolate Frosting. Traditional doughnuts retail for about $2.00, while more exotic frosted doughnuts can be purchased for $3.50.
Stop by the Zocalo take out section of Grand Central from 11:30am-7:00pm for freshly made, seasonal munchies. If you can't make it to the pop-up shop, stop by Flex Mussels on West 13th Street and receive 50% off Chef Young's signature donut sampler with the purchase of any entree.
Take advantage of this great taste of New York City and head to Flex Donuts before those seasonal bites are history!
Photo credit: Flex Donuts
— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe
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Tags : flex donuts, flex mussels, chef, zac young, pumpkin, Zocalo, Grand Central, New york city, behind the burner, glaze, blueberry, chocolate
January 4, 2011 1:02 pm
A New Year should always include a new bowl of hot, comforting soup. The Pan American, our new favorite hot spot in Nolita, introduces its classic black turtle bean and white northern bean soup topped with pickled red onion and pork fried rind garnish. The combination of Creole turtle beans and white beans satisfies your appetite and your soul during any cold January night (move over Campbell's!).
And although the soup's presentation may appear too beautiful to dig your spoon into, the best part about eating it is the mixing of the black and white beans. In fact, the waiters even encourage food play for this appetizer!
Tip: Black turtle beans are a staple in the Latin American diet, especially popular in Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. They are an excellent source of nutritional antioxidants and are often paired with Cuban crackers.
Photo credit: Benvenuti Public Relations
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : bean soup, The Pan American, NYC eats, Behind the Burner, Benvenuti Pr, Nolita
October 22, 2010 12:43 pm
Kashi Autumn Wheat Cereal is my new fall obsession. Lightly sweetened with 6 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein, it's the perfect way to stay full during the early hours of the morning. Autumn Wheat is made of whole wheat biscuits and organic evaporated cane juice, an organic and natural sweetener. The whole grain is made from wheat berries that are steamed, shredded and weaved before baked into puffy, crunchy sweetness.
Tip: Enjoy over skim milk, or on its own as a mid morning snack. Also try Kashi Cinnamon Harvest brand before the fall season over.
Photo credit: www.fitnessmagazine.com
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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October 19, 2010 1:38 pm
If you're attending a housewarming party, don't be that typical guest that brings a bouquet of flowers. Instead, bring a bouquet to remember. Bouké wine, from the North Fork of Long Island has a unique selection of white, red, rosé and dessert wines to choose from.
My favorite is the simple white table wine from 2008. Unoaked, it highlights scents of orange, pear and lychee. Bouké's white table wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer, one of the major grapes grown within the Alsace region of France.
Tip: Enjoy this white wine with goat cheese, grilled chicken, or lemony seafood dishes.
Photo credit: www.tastingroomli.com
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : Behind the Burner, Boukè wines, long island wines, Joanna Weinstein
September 7, 2010 10:43 am
From working at Behind the Burner, I must say my wine expertise has improved immensely, but it doesn't take a sommelier to spot a basic wine faux-pas, such as never filling your wine to the top of your glass.
But outside of wine know-how, it still takes work and self control to tame your booze intake, especially when it comes to vino. Yet why do the work of measuring perfect pours when you can have a glass that does it for you? It sounds lazy, but these glasses are actually a kitchen cupboard miracle.
Wine Trax Glasses are made with measuring lines on the bowl, which first appear as an elegant decoration. Instead, each line actually signifies how much you are drinking— whether it's 4, 6 or 8 ounces. I'm all for reaping the health benefits of antioxidant-rich red wine, but it's important to know how much you actually are consuming before you down about 3 bottles in just one sitting.
Tip: These glasses are also perfect for cooking with wine. Avoid measuring cups and use these when using wines for pasta sauces or braising liquids.
Photo credit: www.wine-trax.com
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : wine glasses, Wine Trax, Measuring Glassses, Behind the Burner, Divya Gugnani
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