Archive for the ‘Chef Corner’ Category

Chef’s Corner with Dakota Weiss of Shangri-LA

November 10, 2009

Nestled on Ocean Avenue The Dining Room is a creative, eclectic, and fun restaurant with a view! Located directly across the street from the big blue Pacific Ocean and on level two of the Hotel Shangri-LA Hotel, it’s one of the best dining views around. Chef Dakota Weiss cooks up some amazing comfort food….but with a fresh, approachable twist. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Robert Holley of Atlanta Fish Market

October 26, 2009

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Chef Robert Holley brings a classic formal background combined with a simplistic Country French approach to one of the nation’s most popular seafood restaurants, Atlanta Fish Market. Dive in to read more about this culinary catch…

Chef’s Corner with Michelin Star Chef Sebastien Archambault

October 5, 2009

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Like all things Andaz, the inspiration for RH at Andaz West Hollywood is pretty simple. French-trained, Michelin Star Chef Sebastien Archambault selects the freshest market products available throughout the seasons and prepares a unique menu full of the comforting flavors. Read on… 

Chef’s Corner with Tova Harel-Bornovski of Barracuda Restaurant

September 22, 2009

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Our culinary journey through Palau continues as we get close and personal with chef extraordinaire, Tova Harel Bornovski. Winning the hearts (and stomachs) of both the locals and tourists – Tova knows how to make guests feel right at home. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Laguna

September 16, 2009

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Prior to opening Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire Pantry, Chef Azmin held executive chef positions at various five-diamond and five-star  hotels throughout the world. And Chef Azmin has cooked for over 30 kings, presidents and heads of state.  Add journeyPod to that list now! Read on to learn more about the chef…

Chef’s Corner with Alex Suzuki at the Palau Pacific Resort

September 14, 2009

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Come away with us on a tasting excursion to the island of Palau as we explore the local fish, giant clams, fruit bat soup, taro & unique Palauan recipes.  journeyPod gets up close and personal with Executive Chef Alex Suzuki at the Palau Pacific Resort.

Chef’s Corner with Frank Stagnaro

August 28, 2009

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Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Tahoe is The Edgewood Restaurant. Executive Chef Frank Stagnaro regularly crafts new and exciting menus to keep both visitors and locals coming back for more. Read on…

Chef’s Corner with Jesse Perez of Fuego

August 26, 2009

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Situated within the new Joie de Vivre property, Hotel Maya, Fuego has the perfect waterfront dining atmosphere and the most amazing foods, prepared by Award-winning Chef Jesse Perez.

Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival 2009

August 17, 2009

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journeyPod recently attended the premier event of Atlantic City’s summer season – a four-day long assemblage filled with food events, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, seminars, book signings and celebrity appearances. Well-renowned chefs and culinary personalities like Ingrid Hoffman, Guy Fieri, Ted, Allen, Tom Colicchio, along with many well-recognized winemakers were on hand to mix n’ mingle, and demonstrate their culinary panache at as many as 20 different events! Check out the 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival!

Chef’s Corner with Daniel Roberts

August 12, 2009

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Chef Daniel, recently from the Mondrian in West Hollywood, brings his passion for food to Baleen, the restaurant at Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts Collection. Chef Daniel has cooked for celebrities like Chef Gordon Ramsey, Keanu Reeves, Jet Li, & Chef Bobby Flay Read on to learn more about this culinary ninja!