http://textpattern.com/?v=4.0.7 Cravings http://www.findyourcraving.com/ FindYourCraving.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:23:30 GMT Louise,Fili,Cravings,Design,and,Gastronomy,restaurant,identity,graphic,design,food,packaging,Celia,Cheng,New,York,restaurant,guide,New,York,food,guideArts/Designcelia@findyourcraving.comCelia ChengCelia ChengnoLouise,Fili,Cravings,Design,and,Gastronomy,restaurant,identity,graphic,design,food,packaging,Celia,Cheng,New,York,restaurant,guide,New,York,food,guideDesign & GastronomyCelia talks with graphic designer Louise Fili, delving into her love for “food, type and all things Italian.” Louise shares a little about her background, the transition into restaurant identity and food packaging design, and what’s coming up next.40.732509-73.989358Yucatán Sky I love studying the sky and the cloud patterns in different cities. The sky in the Riviera Maya region felt so close to the ground, and the clouds were so much more three-dimensional than I find them to be in NYC. Here’s me bidding farewell to the Yucatán skies.

]]> I love studying the sky and the cloud patterns in different cities. The sky in the Riviera Maya region felt so close to the ground, and the clouds were so much more three-dimensional than I find them to be in NYC. Here’s me bidding farewell to the Yucatán skies.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/yacatan-sky Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:46:26 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/511819851a81195e90d1f8a735e8736f Poolside Relaxation My sister calls me shameless for including this photo, but once in a while you have to kick back and just let go. Here’s me by the Infinity Pool during the wedding pool party. Wish everyday could be this relaxing and fun!

]]> My sister calls me shameless for including this photo, but once in a while you have to kick back and just let go. Here’s me by the Infinity Pool during the wedding pool party. Wish everyday could be this relaxing and fun!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/poolside-relaxation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:12 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/ee4b34677fa45cd0001f9a9efa129d11 Plunge! Each lagoon suite at the Rosewood Mayakoba had its own plunge pool. After experiencing the beach and Infinity Pool, the plunge pool was a nice retreat when you wanted privacy.

]]> Each lagoon suite at the Rosewood Mayakoba had its own plunge pool. After experiencing the beach and Infinity Pool, the plunge pool was a nice retreat when you wanted privacy.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/plunge Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:25 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/8c7c768269bb4cd167ffca8177f26f4b Yaxche Maya Cuisine We only managed to make it out of the resort for one meal. Friends recommended the nouvelle Maya cuisine restaurant, Yaxche, in Playa del Carmen. Here’s the appetizer sampler with lobster ceviche; tamale with chaya, boiled egg and pumpkin seed; Xcatic pepper stuffed with pork; and tortilla filled with boiled egg, pumpkin seed and epazote (strong flavored Mexican herb).

]]> We only managed to make it out of the resort for one meal. Friends recommended the nouvelle Maya cuisine restaurant, Yaxche, in Playa del Carmen. Here’s the appetizer sampler with lobster ceviche; tamale with chaya, boiled egg and pumpkin seed; Xcatic pepper stuffed with pork; and tortilla filled with boiled egg, pumpkin seed and epazote (strong flavored Mexican herb).

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/yaxche-maya-cuisine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:36 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/9cd7ddae46db8907290377af4ca74e78 Patterned Grass The landscaping and maintenance of it at the Rosewood Mayakoba was impressive, considering it’s a 1600-acre property. I found the purple and greens of these leaves repeated to be visually engaging.

]]> The landscaping and maintenance of it at the Rosewood Mayakoba was impressive, considering it’s a 1600-acre property. I found the purple and greens of these leaves repeated to be visually engaging.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/patterned-grass Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:32:30 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/7a1cddde4b632e6e222cf897c4ccd7e5 Chicken Enchiladas - Yum! Chicken enchiladas with green sauce and sour cream! By far the most delicious enchiladas I’ve ever had.

]]> Chicken enchiladas with green sauce and sour cream! By far the most delicious enchiladas I’ve ever had.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/chicken-enchiladas-yum Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:02:22 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-05:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/02dc48be6f7bb03e3eb6dadcb0ff2cbd Juice + More juices at the pool party! Taking a break from margaritas, I was happy as a clam trying juices of every color.

]]> More juices at the pool party! Taking a break from margaritas, I was happy as a clam trying juices of every color.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/juice Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:05 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-04:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/a00fdef0c6ba4b4eabcbf7c2dbc85f35 Beads of Fruit While touring the Tulum Ruins, I notices how lush the area was, and found these fruits from a tree that I unfortunately don’t know what they were. Still, I found it to be rather beautiful, especially in the rain.

]]> While touring the Tulum Ruins, I notices how lush the area was, and found these fruits from a tree that I unfortunately don’t know what they were. Still, I found it to be rather beautiful, especially in the rain.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/beads-of-fruit Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:18 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-04:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/f4c35da025bb1fab620dd33ed72bd868 Tulum Blues I made it a point to visit the Mayan Ruins of Tulum on this trip as the archeological site overlooks the most amazing beach in the region. The main temple was built right above the beaches of the Caribbean Sea. Here I am right behind the temple looking at the water. The beach is unusually soft, both the sand and the water. There’s something truly magical about this place. And this photo was taken on a dreary rainy day. Look at those blues!

]]> I made it a point to visit the Mayan Ruins of Tulum on this trip as the archeological site overlooks the most amazing beach in the region. The main temple was built right above the beaches of the Caribbean Sea. Here I am right behind the temple looking at the water. The beach is unusually soft, both the sand and the water. There’s something truly magical about this place. And this photo was taken on a dreary rainy day. Look at those blues!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/tulum-blues Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:57:58 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-04:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/193bd40ee57f51fd52a8a4125ab8b348 Scrambled Eggs w/ Chaya Leaves Breakfast was the highlight at the Rosewood Mayakoba, with fresh juices and a large variety of hot entrées to choose from. The scrambled eggs sautéed with chaya leaves — popular vegetable in Mayan cuisine — was delicious! It came with a bundle of fresh herbs that I used in its entirety, and green sauce. Though I had to ask for some fresh habanero sauce to spice things up!

]]> Breakfast was the highlight at the Rosewood Mayakoba, with fresh juices and a large variety of hot entrées to choose from. The scrambled eggs sautéed with chaya leaves — popular vegetable in Mayan cuisine — was delicious! It came with a bundle of fresh herbs that I used in its entirety, and green sauce. Though I had to ask for some fresh habanero sauce to spice things up!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/scrambled-eggs-w-chaya-leaves Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:55 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-04:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/70a33475110c32b0e99277b3087707b5 Día de los Muertos Visiting Mexico over Halloween weekend meant we also happened upon The Day of the Dead celebrations. At the entrance of the Tulum ruins, there was a shrine decorated with flowers, fruit offerings, and colorful candles.

]]> Visiting Mexico over Halloween weekend meant we also happened upon The Day of the Dead celebrations. At the entrance of the Tulum ruins, there was a shrine decorated with flowers, fruit offerings, and colorful candles.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/dia-de-los-muertos Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:32:59 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/3c1fc8d0d929510a4bd87791f61c03ff Tropical Hibiscus The walkway to our lagoon suite entrance at the Rosewood was lined with hibiscus plants. Though in Mexico, this was another association I made with Hawaii, as hibiscus is Hawaii’s state flower. It used to just be any hibiscus, but now Hawaii’s state flower is the indigenous yellow hibiscus. But I still associate red hibiscus with my Rainbow State.

]]> The walkway to our lagoon suite entrance at the Rosewood was lined with hibiscus plants. Though in Mexico, this was another association I made with Hawaii, as hibiscus is Hawaii’s state flower. It used to just be any hibiscus, but now Hawaii’s state flower is the indigenous yellow hibiscus. But I still associate red hibiscus with my Rainbow State.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/tropical-hibiscus Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:34 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/99418867751fe091e3c307b4ae4e1f22 View From a Bridge Here’s the view of the lagoon suites from one of several bridges on the Rosewood Mayakoba property. They have golf carts to take you around but I preferred to walk everywhere since the scenery was so beautiful.

]]> Here’s the view of the lagoon suites from one of several bridges on the Rosewood Mayakoba property. They have golf carts to take you around but I preferred to walk everywhere since the scenery was so beautiful.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/view-from-a-bridge Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:16:34 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/8fab8916709765ef1f110ce5e91bd8f1 Casa del Lago Cheese Selection At the Rosewood Mayakoba, breakfast included not only buffet of cheeses, cured meats, breads, juices, cereals and fruits, but you can also order as many hot entrées from the menu as well. It is an extremely generous deal. Here’s the cheese selection beautifully displayed.

]]> At the Rosewood Mayakoba, breakfast included not only buffet of cheeses, cured meats, breads, juices, cereals and fruits, but you can also order as many hot entrées from the menu as well. It is an extremely generous deal. Here’s the cheese selection beautifully displayed.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/casa-del-lago-cheese-selection Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:12:15 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/fcdf83c286d86e6dbe516f37c9183841 Resort Mangrove The Rosewood Mayakoba is a 1,600-acre resort that has it all. The road towards the beach is lined with mangroves. Lush and green, it was just striking.

]]> The Rosewood Mayakoba is a 1,600-acre resort that has it all. The road towards the beach is lined with mangroves. Lush and green, it was just striking.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/resort-mangrove Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:16:50 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/46e65e2ab049009dcfa2ec68b932f811 Infinity Pool The Infinity Pool is one of three pools on the grounds of the Rosewood Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. It’s right in front of the restaurant for breakfast so you can look onto pure tranquility while eating, and look forward to what’s to come.

]]> The Infinity Pool is one of three pools on the grounds of the Rosewood Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. It’s right in front of the restaurant for breakfast so you can look onto pure tranquility while eating, and look forward to what’s to come.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/infinity-pool Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:14:16 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/c0dfe1275c6c0808abd6cc24f06099d1 Juice Mistake I grew up drinking guava juice in both Hawaii and Taiwan but the two locations had different types of guava juices. In Hawaii, we drank pink guava juice, and in Taiwan it was white. In Mexico, I thought the juices were mislabeled because I presumed the guava juice was pink and the grapefruit white. But in fact it was the opposite – white guava and pink grapefruit. Both delicious but I loved the grittiness of the guava juice that was naturally not too sweet.

]]> I grew up drinking guava juice in both Hawaii and Taiwan but the two locations had different types of guava juices. In Hawaii, we drank pink guava juice, and in Taiwan it was white. In Mexico, I thought the juices were mislabeled because I presumed the guava juice was pink and the grapefruit white. But in fact it was the opposite – white guava and pink grapefruit. Both delicious but I loved the grittiness of the guava juice that was naturally not too sweet.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/juice-mistake Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:25 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/86dd4d8b15337f864aba8abeead61783 Watermelon & Lime Breakfast at the Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico was my favorite meal of the day. Watermelon juice is my absolute favorite juice, so I was able to start the day off on a good note. The lime was for the tea but the contrast of the pink and green was sublime.

]]> Breakfast at the Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico was my favorite meal of the day. Watermelon juice is my absolute favorite juice, so I was able to start the day off on a good note. The lime was for the tea but the contrast of the pink and green was sublime.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/watermelon-lime Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:06:17 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-11-03:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/6e006c72d69883cf75fc697bebacf125 Phaidon Pops Up in SoHo PHAIDON|STORE
100 Wooster St
(Prince & Spring Sts)
New York, NY 10013
212-925-1900
Open: November 2, 2009 – January 2010

I’m so excited that today Phaidon opens its first U.S. bookstore, PHAIDON|STORE.

Phaidon is my favorite publisher because their books cover all my interests from visual arts and culture to design, travel, food and more!

PHAIDON|STORE features all of Phaidon’s books on topics including fine arts, architecture, photography, design, performing arts, decorative arts, contemporary culture, fashion and film. They also carry the Wallpaper* City Guides, award-winning children’s books, Phaidon’s best-selling cookbooks (including A Day at elBulli,

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100 Wooster St
(Prince & Spring Sts)
New York, NY 10013
212-925-1900
Open: November 2, 2009 – January 2010

I’m so excited that today Phaidon opens its first U.S. bookstore, PHAIDON|STORE.

Phaidon is my favorite publisher because their books cover all my interests from visual arts and culture to design, travel, food and more!

PHAIDON|STORE features all of Phaidon’s books on topics including fine arts, architecture, photography, design, performing arts, decorative arts, contemporary culture, fashion and film. They also carry the Wallpaper* City Guides, award-winning children’s books, Phaidon’s best-selling cookbooks (including A Day at elBulli,

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The vanilla cupcake at Dessert Club, ChikaLicious brings cupcakes to new heights. While vanilla may sound, well, vanilla, pastry chef Chika Tillman demonstrates with her vanilla icing on vanilla cake just how delicious it can be. The icing is light and fluffy, unlike any other in town. I love the buttercream that tops cupcakes, like at Cupcake Café, but Chika’s vanilla frosting is so light it’s like nibbling on a cloud. The cake is also soft and moist, which makes this a light refreshment that won’t weigh you down. These cupcakes are petite, so eating...

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The vanilla cupcake at Dessert Club, ChikaLicious brings cupcakes to new heights. While vanilla may sound, well, vanilla, pastry chef Chika Tillman demonstrates with her vanilla icing on vanilla cake just how delicious it can be. The icing is light and fluffy, unlike any other in town. I love the buttercream that tops cupcakes, like at Cupcake Café, but Chika’s vanilla frosting is so light it’s like nibbling on a cloud. The cake is also soft and moist, which makes this a light refreshment that won’t weigh you down. These cupcakes are petite, so eating...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/craving/vanilla-cupcake Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:19:58 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-28:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/15e02d2d0c6d2fc2b81c02bae09bddeb Island Whites (Part II) I recently came across an article in my files from the July 5, 2001 Times Herald-Record. It was on Vintage, the New York-only wine store in SoHo, where I was working at the time, and it included a photo and a short mention of me. That was my first entry into the wine profession — conducting tastings from behind the counter at the retailer — and it led me to my familiarity with wines from the North and South Forks. Who would’ve thought that seven years later I’d publish a feature on Long Island wines...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/sipping/island-whites-part-2 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:49:40 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-28:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/db8d1e2013ff29a9e1c10eb6357be3e8 Bill's Bar & Burger

A stark contrast to its humble beginnings, today’s hamburger lives under the scrutiny of aficionados and critics. And now Stephen Hanson, one of New York’s preeminent restaurateurs, has voluntarily subjected himself to the scrutiny by opening a new burger joint, Bill’s Bar & Burger.

Located in the Meatpacking District, in The Hog Pit’s former location, there’s nothing fancy about Bill’s Bar & Burger. It’s low key and old school, just as the name suggests. Checkered tablecloths, mixed furniture, a blackboard menu, and sports on TV sum up the décor of the 75-seat bar and dining room.

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A stark contrast to its humble beginnings, today’s hamburger lives under the scrutiny of aficionados and critics. And now Stephen Hanson, one of New York’s preeminent restaurateurs, has voluntarily subjected himself to the scrutiny by opening a new burger joint, Bill’s Bar & Burger.

Located in the Meatpacking District, in The Hog Pit’s former location, there’s nothing fancy about Bill’s Bar & Burger. It’s low key and old school, just as the name suggests. Checkered tablecloths, mixed furniture, a blackboard menu, and sports on TV sum up the décor of the 75-seat bar and dining room.

Like the blackboard...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/tasting/bills-bar-and-burger Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:12:32 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-27:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/e15b1e93d1da467f2c0ddf274740a8bc Spicy & Smoky

Mayahuel
304 E 6th St
(1st & 2nd Aves)
New York, NY 10003
212-253-58888

It all started this summer at Cabrito. My friend Judy and I would meet there for early drinks, and by chance one night, we discovered a mezcal and watermelon drink called Sandia ($11). Match made in Tequila heaven! The smokiness of the mezcal really complimented the watermelon. A few months later, when I finally went to Mayahuel, all I could think of was that mezcal and watermelon. As luck would have it, the first drink on the Mayahuel menu was a Watermelon Sugar,...

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Mayahuel
304 E 6th St
(1st & 2nd Aves)
New York, NY 10003
212-253-58888

It all started this summer at Cabrito. My friend Judy and I would meet there for early drinks, and by chance one night, we discovered a mezcal and watermelon drink called Sandia ($11). Match made in Tequila heaven! The smokiness of the mezcal really complimented the watermelon. A few months later, when I finally went to Mayahuel, all I could think of was that mezcal and watermelon. As luck would have it, the first drink on the Mayahuel menu was a Watermelon Sugar,...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/happening/spicy-smoky Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:28:40 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-26:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/6cea0170002be931a7dc20c356350cb8 Cook. Eat .Drink. Live. The Tunnel/La.Venue
608 W 28th St
(11th & 12th Aves)
New York, NY 10001
November 6th – 8th 2009
Tickets: $65

The Cook. Eat. Drink. Live. festival is returning to New York this year with more food, a new location and more fun! The festival will feature holiday shopping, culinary celebrities, tastings, restaurants and live cooking demonstrations. Here are some of the highlights:

  • The Main Stage and Astor Stage (Friday 6 – 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 – 6pm) will feature cooking demonstrations, holiday party-planning tips, samples from celebrity chefs, book signings, and a wide range of...

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608 W 28th St
(11th & 12th Aves)
New York, NY 10001
November 6th – 8th 2009
Tickets: $65

The Cook. Eat. Drink. Live. festival is returning to New York this year with more food, a new location and more fun! The festival will feature holiday shopping, culinary celebrities, tastings, restaurants and live cooking demonstrations. Here are some of the highlights:

  • The Main Stage and Astor Stage (Friday 6 – 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 – 6pm) will feature cooking demonstrations, holiday party-planning tips, samples from celebrity chefs, book signings, and a wide range of...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/musing/cook-eat-drink-live Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:55 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/cd3346d72d47e4ffac4a4de243b708e4 2009 Chocolate Show Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St
(6th & 7th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
October 30th – November 1st 2009
Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door

The annual Chocolate Show hardly needs an introduction. For die-hard chocolate lovers, this event will be a sugar rush you won’t want to miss. In addition to showcasing culinary talent, the show will also provide:

  • Two Culinary Theaters for cooking demonstrations and interactive chocolate cooking techniques. Demonstrations include Jacques Torres, Johnny Iuzzini, Nick Malgieri, Maricel Presilla and more. Sponsored by Viking.
  • A Chocolate Bookstore sponsored by Barnes & Noble.
  • A Kidzone with...

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125 W 18th St
(6th & 7th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
October 30th – November 1st 2009
Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door

The annual Chocolate Show hardly needs an introduction. For die-hard chocolate lovers, this event will be a sugar rush you won’t want to miss. In addition to showcasing culinary talent, the show will also provide:

  • Two Culinary Theaters for cooking demonstrations and interactive chocolate cooking techniques. Demonstrations include Jacques Torres, Johnny Iuzzini, Nick Malgieri, Maricel Presilla and more. Sponsored by Viking.
  • A Chocolate Bookstore sponsored by Barnes & Noble.
  • A Kidzone with...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/musing/2009-chocolate-show Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:34:58 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/f909537e51ab70b6d69d08a9eabeeaba Bloody Damn Good

Double Crown
316 Bowery
@ Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
212-254-0350

Trattoria Cinque
363 Greenwich St
(Franklin & Harrison Sts)
New York, NY 10013
212-965-0555

It’s no secret that I’m a Bloody Mary Girl. Still I’m usually disappointed by selections of this ubiquitous cocktail in Manhattan restaurants. Recently, however, I happened upon Double Crown’s DIY Bloody Mary ($10), and it has become my favorite in town.

Try to go to Double Crown on a Saturday when General Manager Tamer Hamawi is around. He’ll take you, one ingredient at a time, through...

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Double Crown
316 Bowery
@ Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
212-254-0350

Trattoria Cinque
363 Greenwich St
(Franklin & Harrison Sts)
New York, NY 10013
212-965-0555

It’s no secret that I’m a Bloody Mary Girl. Still I’m usually disappointed by selections of this ubiquitous cocktail in Manhattan restaurants. Recently, however, I happened upon Double Crown’s DIY Bloody Mary ($10), and it has become my favorite in town.

Try to go to Double Crown on a Saturday when General Manager Tamer Hamawi is around. He’ll take you, one ingredient at a time, through...

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]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/happening/bloody-damn-good Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:03:53 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/c961549ec5eccc8627c3e6e128c27856 shakespeare with a view a gorgeous fall view from the idaho shakespeare festival reserve. can’t wait to go back to boise for the food, local wine and shakespeare in the summer!

]]> a gorgeous fall view from the idaho shakespeare festival reserve. can’t wait to go back to boise for the food, local wine and shakespeare in the summer!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/shakespeare-with-a-view Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:14:24 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/91a3c6ee308bd33960c1ce4040f971e0 blue turf, BSU on my wine trip to idaho, i got to walk on the famous blue turf of the bronco stadium at boise state university!

]]> on my wine trip to idaho, i got to walk on the famous blue turf of the bronco stadium at boise state university!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/blue-turf-bsu Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:13:56 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/f8ec432f19df38148eb5b05028968c8d east meets west shida kuo’s dinner is the best kept taiwanese speakeasy in nyc. problem is you can’t book. only friends get invited. recently, he made this new dish: intestine stuffed w/ scallion, paired with a fresh arugula salad.

]]> shida kuo’s dinner is the best kept taiwanese speakeasy in nyc. problem is you can’t book. only friends get invited. recently, he made this new dish: intestine stuffed w/ scallion, paired with a fresh arugula salad.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/east-meets-west Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:12:39 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/b050d57fa229fa923d0e2f919c7c7397 caesar made to order the new trattoria cinque makes your caesar salad to order. this also brings me back to my childhood in taipei where we also had caesar salad made to order at our favorite western resto.

]]> the new trattoria cinque makes your caesar salad to order. this also brings me back to my childhood in taipei where we also had caesar salad made to order at our favorite western resto.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/caesar-made-to-order Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:11:10 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/1522161a06f39a3c1600a3c00a539aca Li Hing Mui? Things that brings me back to my childhood in Hawaii…li hing mui (preserved plums).

]]> Things that brings me back to my childhood in Hawaii…li hing mui (preserved plums).

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/li-hing-mui Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:29 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-21:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/3764a4662bd8cc536d077e27d85bc1b4 Cast Iron Chicken The cast iron chicken is undoubtedly the signature dish at Vinegar Hill House. This succulent half-chicken is served in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet. Cooked with butter, shallots and sherry vinegar in a wood-fired oven — the secret to its deliciousness — the white and dark meat are juicy, the skin thin and crisp, and the sauce so flavorful that you’ll want to drink it. While the menu changes seasonally, the cast iron chicken is a mainstay. And for good reason, it embodies the philosophy, ambiance and cuisine of Vinegar Hill House: wholesome, warm and comforting.

]]> The cast iron chicken is undoubtedly the signature dish at Vinegar Hill House. This succulent half-chicken is served in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet. Cooked with butter, shallots and sherry vinegar in a wood-fired oven — the secret to its deliciousness — the white and dark meat are juicy, the skin thin and crisp, and the sauce so flavorful that you’ll want to drink it. While the menu changes seasonally, the cast iron chicken is a mainstay. And for good reason, it embodies the philosophy, ambiance and cuisine of Vinegar Hill House: wholesome, warm and comforting.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/craving/cast-iron-chicken Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:46:56 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/56389caf91e8ef7826b3fdfc9ae9af7f not a wooden box my dad brought us the most tasty moon cakes in this carton box resembling a wooden box. i loved it so much, i hand carried it from honolulu to kauai…all the way back to nyc.

]]> my dad brought us the most tasty moon cakes in this carton box resembling a wooden box. i loved it so much, i hand carried it from honolulu to kauai…all the way back to nyc.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/not-a-wooden-box Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:49:59 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/befa8add60ebf47e553e7445e75feafd chick at the kauai airport we noticed chickens everywhere in and around the kauai airport. no sure why? here was a chick striding along.

]]> we noticed chickens everywhere in and around the kauai airport. no sure why? here was a chick striding along.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/chick-at-the-kauai-airport Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:30:30 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/92b0c934b9dab7a7c5d70195c6e7efbe weaving pattern i can’t even remember which hotel these chairs were from, but i just know i loved the patterns.

]]> i can’t even remember which hotel these chairs were from, but i just know i loved the patterns.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/weaving-pattern Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:29:22 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-20:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/010b581e011e176655eb250ed2051bec Sushi Birthday Wishes Under each piece of nigirizushi in this Japanese birthday card, there’s a message that pertains to the type of sushi (shrimp is ebi, squid is ika, etc.). Even the soy sauce dish has a hidden message, though it got cut off from this photo. Just adorable! And oh-so-Japanese! Thank you so much, Nakayama-san! I am very touched.

]]> Under each piece of nigirizushi in this Japanese birthday card, there’s a message that pertains to the type of sushi (shrimp is ebi, squid is ika, etc.). Even the soy sauce dish has a hidden message, though it got cut off from this photo. Just adorable! And oh-so-Japanese! Thank you so much, Nakayama-san! I am very touched.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/sushi-birthday-wishes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:08:05 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-19:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/0b3809b49f27eca8db4097d124f8f725 Sushi Card Each year, I receive fewer and fewer cards, as we become more and more immersed in the digital age. But every year around this time, I can count on my friend, Nakayama-san, to send me some super cute and funny birthday card from Japan. I just received this sushi birthday card the other day. It totally puts a smile on my face, not only because I love sushi, but the hidden messages are an even greater treat! (See next image!)

]]> Each year, I receive fewer and fewer cards, as we become more and more immersed in the digital age. But every year around this time, I can count on my friend, Nakayama-san, to send me some super cute and funny birthday card from Japan. I just received this sushi birthday card the other day. It totally puts a smile on my face, not only because I love sushi, but the hidden messages are an even greater treat! (See next image!)

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/sushi-card Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:47:15 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-19:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/b873835895de9d66081e45285ca08954 Pink Potatoes These may look like a a variation of beats or turnips but they are actually potatoes. Pink inside and out! I make home fries for breakfast regularly and I like to experiment with different types of potatoes. I picked these up a month ago at the Greenmarket on a Wednesday. Beautiful and tasty!

]]> These may look like a a variation of beats or turnips but they are actually potatoes. Pink inside and out! I make home fries for breakfast regularly and I like to experiment with different types of potatoes. I picked these up a month ago at the Greenmarket on a Wednesday. Beautiful and tasty!

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/pink-potatoes Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:21:47 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-19:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/b1bc49b77c746e3608ea9004c293b358 Vinegar Hill House's Chocolate Guinness Cake No, the chef is not eyeing that last piece of chocolate Guinness cake, but he’s looking at me taking this picture. I’ve made that cake myself many times from the New York Times recipe but it’s never tasted as good as Vinegar Hill House’s. (Email me if you want the recipe!) You can also see their famous wood-burning oven in the background that is to commend for so many of their deliciously comforting dishes.

]]> No, the chef is not eyeing that last piece of chocolate Guinness cake, but he’s looking at me taking this picture. I’ve made that cake myself many times from the New York Times recipe but it’s never tasted as good as Vinegar Hill House’s. (Email me if you want the recipe!) You can also see their famous wood-burning oven in the background that is to commend for so many of their deliciously comforting dishes.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/vinegar-hill-house-s-chocolate-guiness-cake Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:41:10 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-19:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/9a96e01331ce2f72969741778be1f24a Bklyn Larder Sandwiches Rock This speck and mozzarella panini at Bklyn Larder was exceptionally fresh and delicious. The oozing melted cheese made it all the more scrumptious.

]]> This speck and mozzarella panini at Bklyn Larder was exceptionally fresh and delicious. The oozing melted cheese made it all the more scrumptious.

]]> http://www.findyourcraving.com/murmuring/bklyn-larder-sandwiches-rock Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:12 GMT celia@findyourcraving.com (Celia Cheng) tag:www.findyourcraving.com,2009-10-19:65765fc066cc1a620645fbdefa3c43d0/de58a81a3205d7aa7397179d8bfdb699 en-usCelia ChengnonadultDesign & Gastronomy