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07/10/2021

More Than a Derby Town, Louisville Is a Movable Feast

My homage, in fathomaway, to Louisville, Kentucky. Great city, wonderful people.
https://fathomaway.com/travel-guide-louisville-kentucky/

A travel guide to Louisville, Kentucky.

07/09/2021

The 8 Best Chocolate Shops in Paris, According to the Experts

Paris, city of light. City of love. City of chocolate! I asked 8 Paris based influencers to name their favorite...
https://frenchly.us/the-8-best-chocolate-shops-in-paris-according-to-the-experts/

French chocolate is some of the best in the world, which makes these places the crème de la crème.

29/07/2021

Baguettes, Palais, Petanque: Take the Ultimate Paris Neighborhood Stroll

My love letter (of sorts) to Paris, in Fathomaway
https://fathomaway.com/neighborhood-tour-palais-royal-paris/

A neighborhood tour around Palais Royal in Paris

03/05/2020

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06/11/2019

Must-Visits For Mexican Cuisine

Great segment by Raina Seitel on New Mexican in Bushwick, featuring Chef Danny Mena on "New York Live" chatting about his book "Made in Mexico", and his eatery, La Loncheria. WNBC Rizzoli Bookstore https://bit.ly/2WQqeId

Hot new Mexican restaurants are popping up everywhere, and Raina heads to Brooklyn for some of the best. Check out La Loncheria and Guadalupe Inn.

17/09/2019

Chef Danny Mena Releases Mexico City-Inspired Cookbook

Chef Danny Mena on Cheddar, talking about his book, Made in Mexico (Rizzoli), out today, 9/17/19.
https://cheddar.com/media/chef-danny-mena-releases-mexico-city-inspired-cookbook

Danny Mena, the chef behind Brooklyn eatery La Loncheria joins Cheddar to talk about his new cookbook, 'Made In Mexico: The Cookbook'. Mena discusses his favorite spices, the inspiration behind the book, and creating chilaquiles.

26/08/2019

'Made in Mexico' | All Of It | WNYC

Chef Danny Mena on WNYC talking about his upcoming book, "Made in Mexico" from Rizzoli. https://www.wnyc.org/story/made-mexico

The first cookbook from Bushwick chef Danny Mena. 

28/03/2019

Scoring Suits and Sweets in the 6th Arrondissement

My round up in FATHOM of places to buy "suits and sweets" in Paris. Atout France
https://bit.ly/2Ox7cm1

A roundup of the best places in Paris to shop for chocolate, sweets, and fine men's suits.

13/03/2019

10 Female Trailblazers Who Made Food History in 2019

Congratulations to Marianne Eaves, Master Distiller at Castle & Key, and all the other trailblazing women singled out in Rachel Ray Every Day! https://bit.ly/2UqSHSS Visit LEX

It’s hard to believe we’re still breaking down gender barriers in 2019, but it’s true.

13/03/2019

Congratulations to Marianne Eaves, Master Distiller at Castle & Key, and all the other trailblazing women singled out in Rachel Ray Every Day! https://bit.ly/2UqSHSS Visit LEX

12/12/2018

Proud to be on the Culinary Committee of the French Consulate of NY with such an inspiring group of professionals. and

04/12/2018

What a fun induction to join the Ordre des Compagnons du Beaujolais at Le Midi (I plan to wear my Tastevin everywhere!) Their motto is "vuidons les tonneaux" (let's empty the barrels).

19/09/2018

Castle & Key

After several years of hard work, driven by passion and a vision, Marianne Barnes and her team open the doors to Castle & Key distillery today. They restored a historic distillery. Now they're making history.
https://castleandkey.com/

12/09/2018

High Road Craft Ice Cream acquires Ciao Bella Gelato

High Road and Ciao Bella, two amazing frozen dessert companies which I've had the pleasure of working with become one. High Road Craft Ice Cream Inc.
https://bit.ly/2p2hw9S

Combined company to explore opportunities in premium frozen dessert and novelty categories.

19/08/2018

A New Wave of Spirits-Driven Travel

Castle & Key setting the bar in the spirits & Bourbon/food tourism industries. https://nyti.ms/2MCFjay

Tours, tastings and events that focus on gin, whiskey, bourbon and other spirits have multiplied, as have the distilleries themselves.

06/01/2018

Keith Wood kicks off Killaloe restaurant Wood&Bell

Chef Amanda Cohen kicks off Int. Chef swap in Galway Ireland this Spring.
http://bit.ly/2CAZq3J

Food File: Former rugby player steps up to the plate

13/11/2017

I've Worked in Food for 20 Years. Now You Finally Care About Female Chefs?

Brilliant piece from Chef Amanda Cohen in Esquire. http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a13134079/sexual-harassment-sexism-food-industry/

We deserved your attention long before sexual harassment made headlines.

13/10/2017

Experience Kentucky with Master Distiller Marianne Barnes

https://www.americasbestracing.net/videos/2017-experience-kentucky-master-distiller-marianne-barnes

Horse farms, bourbon, and racing: It doesn't get much more Kentucky than that! Spend a day with Castle & Key Distillery's Marianne Barnes, the first female master distiller in the state since Prohibition, as she visits farms and facilities on a tour with Horse Country Inc. Then head to opening weeke...

20/09/2017

A New Door Into the Kitchen for Aspiring Chefs

International Culinary Center part of a great new program helping young aspiring chefs. http://nyti.ms/2ye0BDN

Instead of the usual unpaid internships, a New York City program gives young people a chance to apprentice in premier restaurants, for an hourly wage.

23/08/2017

A Bakery With No Questions Asked

Greyston Bakery CEO and Conscientious Capitalism leader Mike Brady on Leonard Lopate talking about "Open Hiring”. http://bit.ly/2wxPeK5

Mike Brady, CEO of the Greyston Bakery, which has a 32 year history of hiring people with barriers to employment.

05/08/2017

Meet Castle and Key’s Newest Employee: Ricky, The Distillery Cat

http://bit.ly/2vACzFN

When you think of working animals, sheepdogs or draft horses may come to mind. But bourbon distilleries have needs better met... by felines. WFPL’s Ashlie Stevens looked into the long legacy of Kent

02/08/2017

Superstar Chef Stephanie Izard Wants More Women Running the Kitchen

Exciting scholarship for ICC's Culinary Entrepreneurship program.http://bit.ly/2hmV8Hd

The “Top Chef” winner and newly crowned Iron Chef is mentoring recipients of a new culinary scholarship.

28/06/2017

Greyston Bakery Master Baker Taureen holds Gold Sofi Award for the new Harvest Cookie @ the Summer Fancy Food Show.

02/06/2017

6 Vital Tips for First-Time Culinary Entrepreneurs - Open for Business

Good article from Open Table's "Open for Business" blog.
http://openforbusiness.opentable.com/tips/6-vital-tips-first-time-culinary-entrepreneurs/-7760

It takes more than good food to start a successful food business. That’s why, last year, leaders at New York City’s International Culinary Center (ICC) expanded their restaurant management program into a Culinary Entrepreneurship immersion course: six weeks of training to take aspiring entrepreneurs...

25/05/2017

Master Baker Taureen making lots and lots of fudge brownie batter, a proud part of the team that created the Sofi Gold award winning Harvest Cookie at Greyston Bakery.

31/03/2017

Meet the Women Shattering the Liquor Industry's Glass Ceiling

Saluting Castle & Key's Marianne Barnes and all the women making a difference
in spirits http://bit.ly/2nnwDs8

The alcohol industry has long been considered a boys' club. Now, a group of talented women are working to shatter liquor's glass ceiling.

26/03/2017

Four great NYC lunches for under $6

Thanks to Steve Cuozzo for including The Gumbo Bros in Four Great Lunches for under $6 http://nyp.st/2o6ppJF

My lunches aren’t always healthy, but they are delicious. Here are four of my favorite grab-and-go options from around town, all under $6. PIZZA REGINA $5.50 for a slice “Iron Chef” star judge Dona…

06/03/2017

'Gumbo Brothers' a taste of New Orleans in Brooklyn

Check out on Taxi TV this week, The Gumbo Broshttp://abc7ny.com/food/gumbo-brothers-a-taste-of-new-orleans-in-brooklyn/1783472/

Didn't make it to Mardi Gras this past week? 'Gumbo Brothers' will bring New Orleans to you.

27/02/2017

The 15 Best Places for a Gumbo in Brooklyn

And Foursquare's # 1 best place for Gumbo in Brooklyn is...http://4sq.com/2lOFB1t

23/02/2017

Mardi Gras Celebration Favorites

Strike up the band! Gumbo Bros Mardi Gras grub on the radio

http://bit.ly/2lNpLqp

Jump in on Mardi Gras celebrations (even from afar) with favorites from New Orleans. Creole country native Chef Adam Lathan, who grew up on the Alabama Gulf Coast, shares secrets for great roux, po' boys and more with Fox News's Lilian Huang Woo. Take a LISTEN:

20/02/2017

André Soltner on Mother Sauces - Lucky Peach

http://luckypeach.com/andre-soltners-guide-to-mother-sauces/

The legendary chef on fonds, roux, and what a cook needs to know.

20/02/2017

Rabbit Hole Distilling, Harvest hosting 'globally inspired' bourbon dinner

http://cjky.it/2kXILi6

A bourbon dinner that pairs Rabbit Hole Distillery whiskeys with a globally inspired and locally sourced menu from Harvest, 624 E Market St., will benefit the Kentucky Refugee Ministries.

03/02/2017

Cajun, Far From Home, at the Gumbo Bros

Congrats Gumbo Bros, great well deserved NYU write up.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/dining/the-gumbo-bros-review-brooklyn.html?_r=0

In Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, two former roommates at Louisiana State University are trying to redress the city’s lack of gumbo.