Celebrity Chef Carla Pellegrino opens Bratalian a Neapolitan Cantina to Standing Room only approval

We have been fortunate to have experienced Chef Carla Pellegrino’s culinary artistry for many years and were very excited to visit her new venue Bratalian Neapolitan Cantina by Carla Pellegrino in Henderson just outside of Las Vegas . Carla began cooking at the age of 10 and never looked back. She attended the French Culinary Institute and graduated in the top of her class and her star began to rise. Her dream became a reality when Carla led the...

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The Cuisineist takes a look at Don de Dieu Ale Beer from Unibroue, making big noise in North America

The Cuisineist , by definition is about Cuisine, however from time to time we visit with a Mixologist or Sommelier or Winemaker at a Wine Dinner , why? because they all are very intertwined . Wine making, Brewing and pairing are more similar that some are led to believe. This time, we take a look at a very nice Ale from Chambley , Canada from Master Brewer Jerry Vietz. His very nice Don de Dieu is brewed at Unibrouge.From the very beginning, Unibroue...

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Join Cuisineist Editor-in-Chief Elaine Harris at the Annual Santa Barbara County Vintner's Festival April 15-18th 2011 in Lompoc California

Its that time once again for the annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival Weekend attracts wine lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music over a long spring weekend, April 15th - 18th.The main event is the Vintners' Festival - a festive outdoor environment on Saturday, April 16th from 1 to 4pm. The Festival features the wines of the 110+ members of the Association,...

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