SPOTLIGHT
Mario's New Book
Mario's New Recipe
Tony's Holiday Recipe
New Year's Eve @ Del Posto
(with Willie Colón)
The Asphalt Chef
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Bar Milano
The Resort at Pelican Bay
Share Our Strength
(A Tasteful Pursuit)
CNBC Interview
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 Spain...A Culinary Road Trip
From Mario Batali, superstar chef and author of Molto Italiano and Italian Grill, comes an eating tour throughout Spain with his friend Gwyneth Paltrow.
Spain...A Culinary Road Trip is the companion book to the prime-time public television series Spain...On The Road Again. The premise is simple: Mario Batali and Mark Bittman are single-minded, food-obsessed friends who are constantly on the lookout for the food, wine, and cooking that is unique to Spain--and in this series they will find it. Gwyneth Paltrow and the Spanish actress Claudia Bassols are eager to enjoy all the pleasures the country has to offer, and each pair will be lured into the worlds of the other.
The foursome take the ultimate road trip adventure, showcasing the pleasures of Spain, the country's regional cuisine, art, history, and culture, as they've never been seen before. Hundreds of gorgeous and candid photos, anecdotes, and more than seventy recipes from Mario appear in this scrapbook of the dream vacation through Spain.
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TORTELLONI
Tortellini hails from the vibrant city of Bologna with a curious “history.” Legend has it that Tortellini was created as a tribute to Venus, the goddess of love. When Venus stayed in a tavern on the outskirts of the city, the innkeeper spied on her through the keyhole of her room, but could catch only a glimpse of her navel. Spellbound, he went to the kitchen and, to capture this vision, shaped fresh egg pasta into the navel-sized Tortellini. Here is Mario Batali's own special recipe for tortelloni. Bring the taste of italy home for the holidays!
Serves: 4
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Tom and Jerry
The grandfather of American bartending, "Professor" Jerry Thomas, is credited with developing the Tom & Jerry - one of the quintessential wintertime drafts. According to his 1862 publication, "The Bar-Tender's Guide or How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks," this seasonal drink was not to be offered until after the first snowfall. For nearly a century it was a common sight to see a Tom & Jerry bowl in your local watering hole during the Holidays. Despite the close proximity to the Professor's own name, some theorize this drink was named for the characters in Pierce Egan's 1821 book, "Life in London" which chronicles the after-hours roving antics of "Jerry Hawthorn, Esq., and his elegant friend Corinthian Tom." Their relentless pursuit of living the high life, frequently with the aid of an alcoholic beverage, gave birth to the slang, "Tom and Jerrying." It is said that Egan took a recipe, considered a twist on the traditional Egg Nog, and named it the "Tom and Jerry" in order to publicize his book.
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 THE ASPHALT CHEF
Fire up your engines! Mario Batali challenged Rachel Ray to the Asphalt Chef Cook-off. Mario, Rachel and Tim Love were paired with race car drivers in a grilling competition that was judged on taste, originality and presentation. "I'm really worried about Mario Batali because I've never competed head-to-head with him," says Rachael, who's cooking with racer Carl Edwards. "I don't know what's going to happen but there's going to be food and cars and a lot of fun." After 20 minutes at the grill, Mario and Juan Pablo Montoya are the winners |
 
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Bar Milano
The team behind well-loved New York restaurants 'ino & 'inoteca have opened Bar Milano in Gramercy Park. Partners Jason Denton (Lupa Osteria Romano, 'ino, 'inoteca), Joe Denton ('ino, 'inoteca) and cocktail craftsman Tony Abou-Ganim bring their collective expertise to their most ambitious project yet.
Bar Milano is inspired by their mutual love of Northern Italian food and wine and their admiration for Milanese restaurants. From early breakfast to a late-night meal, Bar Milano serves a modern interpretation of classic Italian cuisine with an understated elegance and the warm hospitality and lively vibe for which its owners are known.
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 Book our "Villa Getaway package" now through January 2, 2009 for stays now through March 13, 2009.
Package includes 2 rounds of Golf or 2 spa treatments, or a combination of both, as well as a half-day at Camp Pelican for 2 children.
$995 for a 2 Bedroom Villa
(with a guaranteed upgrade to a 3 Bedroom Villa.)
Valid for stays from Sunday - Thursday.
No minimum stay requirement.
For reservations, please contact Paul Ruffino at 949-467-5907
or by email at pruffino@pelicanhill.com.
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 A Tasteful Pursuit
Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit presented by Lexus is hotter than ever! The touring dinner series, with the food and company of the country’s top chefs and the thrill of an auction of truly covetous items. All on one evening, and all to benefit our work to end childhood hunger.
Now in its fifth year, the dinner series is making stops in the nation’s top culinary destinations. Attendees enjoy the company of culinary icons and award-winning chefs like Michelle Bernstein, Daniel Boulud, Charlie Palmer, Michael Symon, David Burke and many others, indulge in unparalleled cuisine and bid on fabulous auction items—all to help end childhood hunger in America.
Proceeds from the dinners benefit Share Our Strength. Billy Harris helped raised $150,000 over the course of a year. The dinner series in total has raised more than $1 million for the organization, and helped raise awareness of childhood hunger around the country.
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