Chef Todd Fisher shows off the freshness of the Salinas Valley to the Cuisineist

Chef Todd Fisher is a local icon and knows the culinary value of the Salinas Valley first hand. He showed off his culinary talent to the Cuisineist and created a lunch that showed off the products of this very fertile valley that supply's most of the U.S.A's vegetablesOf course no lunch would be complete in Salinas with out Guacamole and Fresh Salsa. Chef Todd made a Broccoli Rabe Guacamole and Fresh salsa that would rival any we have had. This...

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THE PELLEGRINO FAMILY WINS THE FOOD NETWORK’S THROWDOWN

RAOs Guests Will Taste the Victory; Rao’s at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Celebrates by Offering New “Throwdown” Menu on Christmas Eve and Day You Can’t beat the Italians when it comes to the fishes. On The Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay,” the Pellegrino family of the world-renowned Rao’s defeated Bobby ...

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Join the Cuisineist as we cook with Dos Caminos Corporate Executive Chef Scott Linquist and Executive Chef Roberto Hernandez and enjoy a great meal

Dos Caminos Corporate Executive Chef Scott Linquist made his mark in Mexican restaurants throughout the country. Scott began his long relationship with Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger of the renowned Border Grill while still at CIA.After graduating , he worked at the Boulevard in San Francisco and Lutece and Gotham Bar and Grill in New York. Mary Sue and Susan asked Scott to become Chef of Border Grill and help with expansion. He...

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Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake a decadent twist on a Thanksgiving tradition

We are coming up fast on the Holiday season which is all about tradition. Here at The Cuisineist we will try to keep it traditional but with an interesting twist. We tried this recipe in the Cuisinest's kichen and it worked fabulously . This is an easy recipe that will make you look like the culinary star that you are ! DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKEIngredients : 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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A great place for a real lunch in Las Vegas off the "strip" Terra Rossa in the Red Rock Resort

Most people look at lunch as a late breakfast or early dinner. Many Americans choose the type of lunch you can eat in the car.However, Most parts of the world may not feel that way. Even in the culinary epicenter , Las Vegas, A good healthy lunch may not be too easy to find.When Terra Rossa in the Red Rock Resort located in Summerlin opened for lunch we welcomed a chance for an opportunity to experience Las Vegas fine dining in the middle of the...

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Steve Wynn and Chef Chef Kim Canteenwalla team up at Encore Society Cafe named one of the "Best New Restaurants in America" by Esquire magazine

Society Cafe Encore, the innovative American restaurant located inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, has been named one of the "Best New Restaurants in America" by Esquire magazine (November 2009). The restaurant, featuring a menu of creative American cuisine by Chef Kim Canteenwalla, is the only Las Vegas restaurant to receive this honor this year. The annual Esquire list is written and compiled by world-renowned food writer John Mariani and features...

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Thomas Keller's Buchon Bakery gets in the Holiday Spirit

Chef Thomas Keller and his Bouchon Bakery get us all in to the Holiday Spirit with some very special treats.It does not get any better than dinning at any of Chef Thomas Keller's renowned restaurants. But , we must not leave out another big name in his culinary arsenal, Bouchon Bakery .Chef Keller has some great treats for the Holiday season that can only make our mouths water !Bat TKO’s – A Bouchon Bakery Halloween favorite; crisp, bat-shaped...

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Mezzo Bistro Italiano shines off the Las Vegas Strip

Mezzo \Mez”zo\, a.[ It., from L. medius middle, half.]We have had the opportunity to dine a Mezzo on many occasions. This lovely restaurant located in the North West section of Las Vegas only proves what we have been saying for quite along time. There is great dinning OFF the famed Las Vegas StripMezzo uses only the best ingredients to create traditional dishes over seen by Chef Alfredo. The fish is brought in fresh daily and calamari is hand...

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