Chefs in New York ask, What recession? Feb 23, 2008
Somebody forgot to clue in Daniel Boulud to all of this recession talk. John Fraser and Ed Brown didn't get the memo, either. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Esca Seafood Restaurant, NYC Jan 30, 2008
Chefs in NYC s hautest restaurants love him - especially Chefs Daniel Boulud and fisherman/super chef David Pasternack of seafood mecca. On a recent trip to the city, this writer and her husband had the tremendous good fortune of meeting not only said farmer (and talented writer), , but his lovely wife Jill and Chef Pasternack himself. (Suite101.com)
Flipping for Burgers. Jan 25, 2008
It became cool for famous chefs to make burgers in 2001, when Daniel Boulud, James Beard Outstanding Chef of the Year, opened his casual DB Bistro Moderne and sold a $27 hamburger: ground sirloin stuffed with braised short ribs, foie gras and truffles. As much as I love Boulud's cooking, I found it disgusting--a gooey mess of indistinguishable, nauseating fat. (Time.com)
BOULUD OVER BROADWAY Jan 17, 2008
After a secret New Year s Eve party intended for friends of the famed Upper East Side four-star French restaurateur and chef Daniel Boulud, Bar Boulud opened to the public last Tuesday and offered its first visitors dinner, wine and a few kinks ... Anything that Daniel Boulud does has star power, says Tim Zagat, co-founder of the ubiquitous Zagat Survey. (New York Press)
New chef at Jack's adds dash of French flavor Jan 13, 2008
He was recommended to Rosenstein by famed New York chef-restaurateur Daniel Boulud, a close friend. Rosenstein got to know Boulud after presenting him with an award at a New York State Restaurant Association event. (Albany Times Union)
A star chef opens pantry to public (9) Jan 8, 2008
NEW YORK Daniel Boulud precisely sets the paper-thin slice of yellowfin tuna atop a creamy vitello sauce, tops it with several fried capers and a perfectly fluffed-up handful of salad greens. Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (64. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Will Atlantic City's gamble on food pay off? Jan 8, 2008
Las Vegas, a city once filled with early bird buffets, has attracted some of the world's best chefs to open restaurants: Alain Ducasse at Mandalay Bay, Thomas Keller at The Venetian, Daniel Boulud at Wynn Las Vegas. In November, Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand received the only three-star top rating from the coveted Michelin guide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Big Ambitions Jan 6, 2008
It's the reason he pays tribute to chef-owner Daniel Boulud with Boulud's black truffle burger, composed of braised short rib meat and foie gras inside a ground sirloin patty. It's one of the four main courses, the only one with a regular place on the weekly changing menu. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Best, funniest Jan 1, 2008
Star-splashiest dinner of the year: Charlie Trotter celebrated his 20th anniversary as only Trotter can, hosting an invitation-only dinner along with some of the best chefs in the world: Ferran Adria, Daniel Boulud, Heston Blumenthal, Pierre Herme, Thomas Keller and Tetsuya Wakuda. Trotter promised a once-in-a-lifetime event, and by all accounts from the lucky stiffs who got to attend, he delivered. (Chicago Tribune)
Cooks' books Dec 20, 2007
The author, Paul Johnson, founder of Monterey Fish Market, has supplied seafood to eminent chefs including Thomas Keller, Alice Waters and Daniel Boulud. The book offers a guide to 70 kinds of fish and shellfish, assessing the health benefits, environmental concerns and potential contaminants associated with each species. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Budget Steak Meal From A Steak Master Dec 16, 2007
In the mid-'80s, he was in the center of it all at Le Cirque, working under Master Chefs Alain Sailhac and Daniel Boulud. By 1989, Michael was playing a major role in the revitalization of the old New York establishment 21. (CBS News)
Wynn's Winning Recipe Dec 4, 2007
Both Richard Chen's Wing Lei and Daniel Boulud Brasserie received one star and the Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club received five red pavilions, the highest honor for Michelin's accommodation ratings. Unlike most rating systems, where one or two stars are seen as mediocre, one Michelin star is coveted and the restaurants awarded are deemed "very good." Three stars is the rarest and highest honor. (Forbes -- Markets)
Chef John Tesar discusses the Mansion's makeover Dec 1, 2007
There many chefs in New York such as Daniel Boulud who have a serious restaurant and a casual restaurant. In Europe, I met many chefs who have that fun, whimsical, spontaneous restaurant and then that really glamorous side. (KHOU.com, TX)
Steve Cuozzo's Realty Check Nov 9, 2007
Friday, November 09, 2007 Last Update: 09:15 AM EST. BULLISH ON THE MARKET. (New York Post -- Business)
Spice up the holiday table with Tuscan-style squash Nov 8, 2007
Star chef Daniel Boulud recently told me that when selecting a butternut squash you want to choose one that is hard and heavy, with no bruises or deep cuts on the skin. When peeling the squash, try a sharp knife rather than a vegetable peeler, which is less efficient (it can take several passes to remove all the skin). (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cancer center’s benefactor gives generous ‘gift of hope’ Nov 2, 2007
Smilow, the retired president of Playtex Products Inc., is chairman of Dinex Group LLC, a New York-based company that operates top restaurants led by Chef Daniel Boulud in Manhattan, Palm Beach and Las Vegas: Restaurant Daniel, Cafe Boulud, DB Bistro Moderne and Daniel Boulud Brasserie. A member of the class of 1954 at Yale, Smilow was part of the group that raised several hundred thousand dollars for its 25th anniversary gift and watched it grow to $70 million after investing it. (New Haven Register, CT)
Expensive Snacks Oct 26, 2007
Foodies should note that the Royale is only served at DB Bistro Moderne in New York City and at the Daniel Boulud Brasserie in Las Vegas during the black truffle season, which usually runs from late December through the end of March. $95 MAC & CHEESE. (FOX23 News, NY)
Mojo Seeks Joost Boost Oct 24, 2007
Beginning this month, Joost will showcase Three Sheets, Mojo s pub crawler show hosted by Zane Lamprey; , in which chef Daniel Boulud collaborates with other chefs in the wee hours; The King of Miami, featuring comedian David Hill trying to join South Beach's cool set; and Uncorked with Billy Merritt, where a beer guy tries to get the wine vibe. Other Mojo fare on tap in future months includes Wall Street Warriors, Pressure Cook and Test Drive. (Multichannel News)
Most expensive junk food Oct 13, 2007
Foodies should note that the Royale is only served at DB Bistro Moderne in New York City and at the Daniel Boulud Brasserie in Las Vegas during the black truffle season, which usually runs from late December through the end of March. Celebrity chef Mario Batali is peddling laughter, libations and lunch - but only a few will actually get to eat. (CNN -- Money)
Zagat Releases 29th Annual New York City Restaurants Guide, Average Meal Cost Holds Steady, Prices at High End Soar Oct 10, 2007
Even top toques such as Laurent Tourondel (BLT Burger) and Daniel Boulud are opening burger joints. Going Green: More than ever local and sustainably raised produce is of concern to Zagat surveyors, e.g. 52% of them said they were willing "to pay more" for food that is sustainably raised and 50% say the same for food that's organic. (PR Newswire)
Beijing preps for Olympics Aug 18, 2007
Or Legation Quarter, a project that is transforming the former Qing Dynasty-era American Embassy compound into a cultural hotbed, complete with a Daniel Boulud restaurant, a repertory theater, a contemporary art center and an outpost of the London nightclub Boujis. If its high-octane mix evokes Beijing's more glamorous rival, Shanghai, there's a good reason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sunday brunch anyone? Aug 12, 2007
"It's protected and has a nice buzz about it," says Georgette Farkas, communications director for the restaurants of Daniel Boulud. For a more elegant experience, reserve a seat in the cafe's more formal dining room. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
UPPER BEST SIDE Aug 9, 2007
Daniel Boulud will launch Bar Boulud near Lincoln Center in November. Around the same time, Ed Brown will open 81 across from the Museum of Natural History. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NEW DYNAMIC DUO Aug 8, 2007
Its charcuterie (basically French for "deli") items will be available for takeout, although "we won't have bicycle delivery," Daniel Boulud laughed. The charcuterie bar run by famed Parisian master Gilles Verot will be the main, but not the only, focus of the place Boulud is launching on the block after four years of trying - a saga that began when he signed a lease for the Chase Bank space on the corner, only to see the bank change its mind about moving out. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
De Niro's Nobu sued Aug 3, 2007
Another famous chef, Daniel Boulud, agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit this week after workers at his Manhattan restaurant Daniel accused the restaurant of promoting white French workers ahead of nonwhite workers. In yet another case, British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was recently sued by a New York restaurant manager who said he exaggerated the restaurant's conditions on his television reality show Kitchen Nightmares. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Business notebook Aug 1, 2007
On the menu: Chef Daniel Boulud will pay $80,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by Latino and Asian workers who claimed he promoted white French workers ahead of nonwhite workers at one of his Manhattan restaurants. Not on the menu: Arrigo and Giuseppe Cipriani, the father and son operators of the Cipriani restaurants, which include the Rainbow Room in New York, pleaded guilty to evading $10 million in New York state and city business taxes. (Boston Globe)
Chef Daniel Boulud settles lawsuit Aug 1, 2007
Noted NYC chef Daniel Boulud settles discrimination lawsuit - AM New York ... Noted NYC chef Daniel Boulud settles discrimination lawsuit ... NEW YORK -- Noted chef Daniel Boulud has settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by Latino and Asian workers who claimed he promoted white French workers ahead of nonwhite workers at one of his Manhattan restaurants. (Newsday -- New York City)
A weight is off her shoulders Aug 1, 2007
Chef settles discrimination suitNoted chef Daniel Boulud has settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by Latino and Asian workers who claimed he promoted white French workers ahead of nonwhite workers at one of his Manhattan restaurants. The settlement announced yesterday calls for Daniel, Boulud's flagship restaurant on the Upper East Side, to pay $80,000 in damages to the eight workers who sued, to adopt a policy to ensure that race and national origin are not factors in promotions, and to... (Boston Globe)
Maine course: Lobster roll to microbrew, Portland lays a groaning board of fresh and lusciously local delights. Jul 29, 2007
If you're feeling flush, you could go for the equally pristine, if more rarefied, selection at Browne Trading Co., suppliers to world-class chefs like Daniel Boulud. Here you can get fresh fish from farther afield, such as loup de mer, royal daurade, and wild pink sea bream. (Boston Globe)
Mojo Banks on Tech, Food Jul 21, 2007
Chef Daniel Boulud will host 10 half-hour episodes, gathering other chefs, celebrities and food critics for new dishes, stories and gossip. After journeying through Africa, Dr. Danger also gets a geographic makeover as the eight-episode second season brings former NBC correspondent Dr. Bob Arnot to the Middle East, where he'll report from Afghanistan, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Yemen and Libya. (Multichannel News)
Revealing an Israel that goes beyond the headlines Jul 20, 2007
The well-known restaurant, Shiri Bistro, is the work of her daughter, Shiri, who studied with Bernard Loiseau in Burgundy and Daniel Boulud in New York. We linger over one of her famous breakfasts -- fresh cheeses, yogurts, salads, herring, smoked fish, olives, eggs -- as she and Arison catch up on Shiri's mother -- traveling in India; on friends who live down the road -- the wife is doing much better after a stroke; on business -- finding good employees is difficult; on Shiri's children -- how... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The makings of a boffo burger Jun 28, 2007
Today's grillers, like Daniel Boulud, the chef credited with jump-starting the gourmet-ification of burgers in 2001 in his New York City restaurant, are taking the humble burger to new heights. They are building burgers with painstaking care and top-of-the-line ingredients. (AZCentral -- Home)
And The Nominees Are... Jun 19, 2007
Description: Dorie Greenspan has written recipes for the most eminent chefs in the world: Pierre Herm;, Daniel Boulud, and arguably the greatest of them all, Julia Child, who once told Dorie, "You write recipes just the way I do." Her recipe writing has won widespread praise for its literate curiosity and "patient but exuberant style." (One hard-boiled critic called it "a joy forever.") In Baking: From My Home to Yours, her masterwork, Dorie applies the lessons from three decades of experience... (WNBC.com, NY)
Pig with a pedigree May 24, 2007
In the United States, superstar chefs Daniel Boulud of DB Bistro Moderne in New York and Thomas Keller of The French Laundry in Yountville, Calif. have begun showcasing a new Quebec pork nicknamed porcelait, whose dense fat tastes bewilderingly of butter thanks to the animal's unusual diet of warmed cow's milk. (Globe and Mail)
Party on, goal met or not May 24, 2007
Directed by Steve Schechter, with Alice Waters, Daniel Boulud, Roger Verge and others, the delicious documentary examines the connection between fine art and fine cuisine as seen through Monet's eyes. Partially filmed in Normandy and the gardens of Giverny, the movie is narrated by Meryl Streep and features some of the world's greatest chefs preparing food that Monet adored. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
10 best hotels for foodies May 19, 2007
And with 11 recognizable names, from Daniel Boulud to Alessandro Strata, at the helm of its respectable restaurants, the Wynn is a foodie's paradise. Atlantic City (an unlikely location for gourmands to flock to) tries to employ the Vegas model, but only the Borgata succeeds. (MSNBC -- Travel)
food editor Jan Norris May 17, 2007
"We're doing cutting edge, contemporary Italian. What Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller have done with French food, we're going to do with Italian," he said. He's in the process of hiring a chef Asprinio will oversee the restaurant, not work behind the stove. (The Palm Beach Post)
PBS asks what makes 27 top chefs cook May 2, 2007
and others in that area, and Per Se in New York; French-born Daniel Boulud of Daniel, DB Bistro Moderne, and Cafe Boulud in New York; and Greek-American and Southerner Cat Cora, who is the only female Iron Chef and co-hosts "Melting Pot." A companion book, "Chef's Story: 27 Chefs Talk About What Got Them into the Kitchen," was edited by Hamilton and Patric Kuh, restaurant critic for Los Angeles Magazine. Each half-hour show is taped at the FCI in front of students. (Boston Globe)
Ducking controversy Apr 26, 2007
Earlier this month, Quebec's delegate general to New York hosted a lunch for three of the city's top chefs, Daniel Boulud, Gray Kunz and Paul Liebrandt, who all serve foie gras at their restaurants. At the lunch, Quebec foie gras was served along with Quebec grain-fed veal, Brome Lake Duck, a cheesecake made from Ch. (Globe and Mail)
Star chef to open at Met Miami Apr 18, 2007
Chef Daniel Boulud will bring his first bistro outside Manhattan to a downtown Miami tower in 2009. DB Bistro will be located at 's 47-story Met 2 tower, part of the Metropolitan Miami project under construction. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Beyond the Strip: A new spin on Sin City Apr 11, 2007
Next stop is dinner at Daniel Boulud Brasserie at Wynn Las Vegas. Arguably the hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard since its splashy 2005 opening, the Wynn boasts a $2. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The most powerful chef in America Mar 21, 2007
Culinary hero: Daniel Boulud, the renowned French chef in New York City. Favorite restaurants in Chicago: Frontera Grill/Topolobampo, Japonais. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
B.O.'s Fish Wagon Mar 16, 2007
Sokolov liked some other burgers, too, both pricey (the $62 burger made with foie gras and black truffles at Daniel Boulud s he offers a less fancy version at his ) and affordable (the $4. 65 burger with double onion slices at Miller s Bar in Dearborn, Mich. (The Palm Beach Post)
American dream Mar 15, 2007
He appeared on the Today show and afterward met celebrated chef Daniel Boulud. Kaysen was featured in a full-page article in Time magazine, and he got to eat at Joel Robuchon's and Alain Ducasse's restaurants in Monaco. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cuisine Solutions president resigns, still heads subsidiary Mar 6, 2007
FiveLeaf packages and sells gourmet frozen food using the recipes of famous chefs, including Daniel Boulud, Mark Miller, Charlie Trotter, Thomas Keller, Antoine Westermann, Reine Sammut or Gerard Bertholon. Gregg will also still be involved with Cuisine Solutions as a consultant assisting in investor relations, public relations, marketing and brand development in Europe. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lavish Locker Mar 6, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 Last Update: 10:45 AM EST. HE THINKS HE MIGHT HAVE ONLY 15 MINUTES. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Over the top Feb 26, 2007
Eddy, who worked for culinary superstar Daniel Boulud and most recently at Alain Ducasse's Mix in Las Vegas, wanders over after dinner that night. He's unassuming for a chef with the confidence and talent to present food so simply. (Boston Globe)
Top NYC Chef Spices Up Foodie Fest Feb 19, 2007
Leading the Big Apple contingent is acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud of his namesake Daniel restaurant. Boulud is the honorary president of the Wine and Dine experience who will bring 18 chefs with him to tickle the taste buds of visitors and Quebecois alike, with a variety of gastronomic events and culinary tours of Montrals neighborhoods. (R News)
Culinery Super Bowl heats up the Beach Feb 18, 2007
For every Rachael Ray and Alton Brown, the festival has delivered highbrow figures like Spanish master Ferran Adria, honored at a dinner last year, and Eric Ripert and Maguy Le Coze of New York's famed Le Bernardin, who will be feted at a Saturday night dinner -- already sold out -- prepared by star chef Daniel Boulud and others. The festival operates on a lot of levels. (The Miami Herald)
TV adds sizzle to South Beach food fest Feb 18, 2007
Several other prominent chefs, including Daniel Boulud of New York and Palm Beach, will assemble what's billed as 'an unforgettable meal' for the occasion. Kellogg's Kidz Kitchen Hosted by Giada De Laurentiis: 11:15 a.m. Feb. 25 at Miami Beach's Lummus Park - The Food Network personality will teach young people the pleasure of cooking for others as she creates simple but tasty dishes. (The Palm Beach Post)
FOR THE LOVE OF PORK Feb 15, 2007
A call to Cabbage Hill, the first family farm that sold rare breeds of pigs directly to New York chefs, produced two names: Daniel Boulud and Peter Hoffman. Only one returned my call for comment. (New York Press)
made-to-order meals. Feb 6, 2007
" A "salads with style" eatery, Dressed offers 60 toppings and 25 salad dressings daily, as well as salad chefs at the ready to chop and dice your hand-picked ingredients for a custom blend. A "designed" salad list offers ditties such as falafel, cukes, potato sticks (who knew?), red onions and tzatziki sauce, or shrimp with white beans, fried capers and baby spinach in a lemon-caper vinaigrette. Smolev, who has worked with culinary luminaries Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller, wanted to offer... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Logical Choice Feb 5, 2007
February 5, 2007 -- EVER the perfectionist, Daniel Boulud has finally come up with a name for his much-anticipated Upper West Side restaurant. The Post's Braden Keil reports that the superchef will call his wine bar and eatery Bar Boulud, which he now expects to open by the end of August at 1900 Broadway, at 64th Street. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Prince, celebs join Super party Feb 1, 2007
Or you can have your Super Bowl with a bit of gourmet cachet: Consider the $500-a-plate Taste of the NFL event, featuring celebrity chefs from around the country and including Daniel Boulud of New York and Palm Beach, Saturday night at the Broward County Convention Center. But who cares about meeting a famous chef when there's the Big Game. (The Palm Beach Post)
A feast in a single bite Feb 1, 2007
And Rustic Canyon's Loeb says his inspiration for putting a pot pie on the menu was at least partly from a Daniel Boulud recipe he had once come across. What transforms pot pie into a luxury dish is an investment of some time (a great luxury, of course). (Los Angeles Times)
Super Food For Super Bowl Jan 28, 2007
He then went on to study under some great chefs in Phoenix and then back east to work with Daniel Boulud in New York. For the next five years, Thompson helped Boulud plan and develop a classic French menu, collaborated on two cookbooks and helped open two restaurants including, DB Bistro Moderne. (CBS News)
Daniel Boulud, chef, fights racism charges Jan 19, 2007
An inflatable cockroach is being used by demonstrators to protest the restaurant of Daniel Boulud, right ... NEW YORK: Daniel Boulud can't stand to see a detail out of place. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
SUPER CHEF BOULUD ACCUSED OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION... Jan 17, 2007
HE SAYS, THEY SAY Daniel Boulud is being accused of discrimination by several present and former employees. By and ADAM B. ELLICK Published: January 17, 2007. (The Drudge Report)
