Palme d Or inside Miami's historic Biltmore Hotel provides classic French Dishes from Executive Chef Philippe Ruiz

The Biltmore Hotel located in Miami's exclusive area of Coral Gables is has been known worldwide since it was built in 1925. It as been a favorite of of world leaders, celebrities, and sports stars and has set the standard for resorts with its championship golf, cosmopolitan dining, a breathtaking spa and premier conference facilities.Palme d Or has become a destination restaurant in Miami under the guidance of Executive Chef Philippe Ruiz....

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Vol au Vent of scallops cooked in Champagne

Vol au Vent of scallops cooked in Champagne INGREDIENTS :(for 4 persons ) - 12 scallops- 4 pike dumplings- 2 egg yolks- 75g butter- 400g button mushrooms- 150g crème fraîche- 2 shallots- 2 soup spoons of plain flour- 1 puff pastry case 15cm din diameter- Salt, pepper- Half a bottle of champagneINSTRUCTIONS :Clean the scallops and halve them without breaking up the coral part. Gently glaze the shallots in 50g of butter in a heavy metal pan,...

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James Beard Award Chef and Restaurant Semifinalists Announced

The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America's culinary community. Deemed “the Oscars of the food world,” by Time magazine, The James Beard Foundation Awards are the country’s most coveted honor for chefs; food and beverage professionals; broadcast media, journalists, and authors working on food; and restaurant architects and designers. A panel of 400 judges have selected as the crème de la crème among the 21,000 entries submitted online...

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The Michelin Guide passing up LA and Las Vegas for 2010

There will be no Michelin guide for Los Angeles and Las Vegas for 2010. This is very surprising to The Cuisineist as Las Vegas as taken its place amongst the world's greatest culinary cities. The Vegas Uncork'd event has proven this fact as the top talent in the culinary world descends on Las Vegas for four days each May. Many of these culinary masters spend more time than you think in their Las Vegas Restaurants throughout the year. The...

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