Here is our guide to 35 great Chardonnay’s you should be drinking this spring and summer.
25 Best American Sparkling Wines
Want to find the best domestic sparkling wines? Here is a list of our 25 favorite American bubblies in price points ranging from $9-$99.
34 Delicious Red Wines for End of Winter
Here are 34 of the big red wines we think you should have on your…
Wine Tip – 2008 Damilano Barolo Cannubi
The 2008 Damilano Barolo Cannubi is big Italian Barolo with plenty of character. It is an expensive wine, but well worth the money.
Wine Tip – Adobe Road Sauvignon Blanc 2012
A deliciously rich Sauvignon Blanc from Adobe Road that isn’t your usual grassy Sauvignon Blanc suspect.
Wine Tip – Fritz 2010 Estate Reserve Zinfandel
A big, bold wine, that really packs a delicious punch, this is a delightful wine on its own or paired with roasted lamb with oven baked winter vegetables.
Wine Tip – 2012 Etude Carneros Chardonnay
The 2012 Etude Carneros Chardonnay has a powerful and fatty nose, a well balanced oakiness and lots of delicious butter on the palate.
The 2015 Honest Cooking New Year’s Menu and Wine Pairing
Have a very Happy New Year with this New Year’s Eve menu and beverage pairing from Honest Cooking.
Danish Inspired Caramelized Christmas Potatoes
The classic Danish caramelized Christmas potatoes get a delicious update using fingerlings, sage and chili flakes.
Weekend at the Beach – Where to Dine in Santa Monica
Spending a weekend at the beach in Santa Monica is always a good idea, now more than ever with an expanding roster of great restaurants to keep your tastebuds stimulated during your stay.
Going Local at Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey
Across the globe, hotel restaurants are becoming more immersed in local food culture. Cast & Plow at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey is one of those restaurants.
Pink Legend – Dining at The Beverly Hills Hotel
There are legendary hotels, and then there are Legendary Hotels. The Beverly Hills Hotel, affectionately known as “The Pink Lady” certainly qualifies for the latter category.
Honest Cooking on Yummly
Honest Cooking now features a Yummly button on all our articles. Yummly is a social…
8 Best Chocolate Truffles Recipes
Truffles are a gift from the chocolate gods that we simply cannot get enough of. These are our 8 favorite recipes for these lovely bites of sin.
Excellent Summer White Wines That are Great with Food
From Italy to Sonoma, this is the 2014 Honest Cooking guide to our favorite white wines in different categories and price levels.
Sandals LaSource – All Inclusive Discovery Dining on the Spice Isle
Honest Cooking visited the newly opened Sandals LaSource resort in Grenada, to check out how gastronomy fares in the world of all inclusive luxury resorts.
Father’s Day Wine Gift Guide
Kalle Bergman with a guide to 16 great, powerful and manly wines worth spending a little extra on for Father’s Day.
Cooking for Rock Stars – Restaurant Cavatina at Sunset Marquis Hotel
The restaurant at what is one of the worlds most famous rock n’ roll hotels – the Sunset Marquis – has been revamped, with the help of chef Michael Schlow.
Deliciously Simple Homemade Fish Pie
Our favorite fish pie – with a velvety smooth mash, packed with two types of fish and lots of shrimps.
Gourmet Subscription Box – Try The World
Try The World is a company that rides the subscription box wave, but with their own twist to the concept.
10 Signs your Restaurant Sucks
A restaurant is more than its burger – and there are many ways you can ruin your restaurant business that has little to do with the food you serve.
My Hometown Guide – Stockholm’s Culinary Classics
Honest Cooking editor in chief Kalle Bergman with a personal #myhometownguide to his native Stockholm, Sweden.
Last Minute Easy Home Cooked Valentine’s Day Menu
Have no fear – we are here to help you with an uber-romantic three course Valentine’s Menu you can whip up in no time.
NYC – The Shakespeare, Competent Cooking in Midtown
Midtown Manhattan needs all the good restaurants it can get. Enter The Shakespeare. A British pub with solid focus on quality pub grub.
New York City – First Impressions of Ladurée in Soho
This week, the French brand famous for Macarons opened up their new US flagship location, in Soho, and we decided to stop by for some first impressions.
Mollie Katzen’s Cilantro Walnut Pesto
Give a bowl of pasta a nutty, herbaceous kick with a generous dollop of tangy Cilantro Walnut Pesto from Mollie Katzen.
Tailgating Favorites – Brats, Beers and Tacos
In our newsletter today – two of our all time favorite tailgating recipes containing malt and hops.
Norwegian Skrei Cod and Beets in Lemon Cream Sauce
Enjoy the rustic flavor of this baked Skrei dish that features tender beets, potatoes, carrots and fresh dill, finished in a lemon-butter cream sauce.
Restaurant Il Gattopardo’s Zucchini Parmigiana
A rich, satisfying dish created by Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo, lightened up with fresh zucchini and a tangy tomato sauce.
Danish Christmas Side – Browned Potatoes
These sweet and sexy looking spuds are a must on every Danish Christmas table.
Dining on Holland America Lines – Upgrading for the Ungrateful
Honest Cooking Editor in Chief took a Mediterranean cruise to see how current culinary trends fare on one of the most classic cruise lines.
David Chang’s Brussels Sprouts with Kimchi Puree and Bacon
Chef David Chang serves up a classic winter side dish with his signature, a delicious New York – Asian twist.
Tuscan Herb Mashed Potatoes
Use a good olive oil and a tuscan herb paste for a healthier and more flavorful take on the classic mashed potatoes.
Chef Thomas Keller’s Mac n’ Cheese
If you really want to impress with your next Mac n’ Cheese, try this amazing recipe from Chef Thomas Keller.
Pytt i Panna – Swedish Hash
This dish is often referred to as leftover food, but with some really good ingredients it can actually become quite elegant.
Sponsored – Green Energizer Juice
During the darker months, a monday morning can be brightened up with a glass of green energizer juice.
Moonshine Spiked Mulled Cider
This spiked mulled cider from 1555 Bar & Lounge in Laguna Beach, CA, is a great way to turn regular old cider from dull to dandy.
Candy Cane Bamboozled Shake
Holsteins Shakes and Buns in Las Vegas, offers a seasonal Candy Cane Bamboozled Shake made with vanilla ice cream, peppermint schnapps and a candy cane.
Winter Cocktail – The Smashing Pumpkin Martini
This awesome cocktail recipe infuses pumpkin to rum and is mixed with Grand Marnier, Allspice Dram, Saffron syrup, cardamom bitters and fresh Meyer lemon.
Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi with Parma Ham
A light and airy appetizer that combines some very classic Italian ingredients.
Review – Café Boulud, an Upper East Side Gem, New York
Kalle Bergman takes a closer look at why Café Boulud should be on every New Yorker’s dining list on a recurring basis.
Review – El Paso, Authentic Mexican Cuisine in East Harlem, NYC
There is good authentic Mexican food in New York City. You just need to go to East Harlem to find it. Kalle Bergman reviews El Paso Restaurant on Lexington.
Review – Café China, Stylish Szechuan in Midtown Manhattan, New York
The food at Café China is straightforward, to the point and full of flavor, making it one of the better Chinese restaurants in the city.
Review – The Breslin, Comforting Delights in NoMad, New York
The Breslin is a a damn good restaurant that will keep you coming back again and again and again. Read the review here.
Review – Rouge Tomate, Healthy Fine Dining by Central Park in New York
Rouge Tomate serves refined, fresh and healthy fine dining gastronomy in a much too large space. Read Kalle Bergman’s review here.
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Video – Restaurant Marchal at D’Angleterre Hotel in Copenhagen
Honest Cooking visits Restaurant Marchal at D’Angleterre Hotel in Copenhagen, the new home of Executive Chef Ronny Emborg.
East Hampton – Summer Flavors at The Living Room, c/o The Maidstone
Chef Mathias Brogie’s summer menu at The Living Room in East Hampton brings a combination of upscale bistro food and interesting Scandinavian flavors.
NYC – Miss Lily’s Launches Line of Jamaican Sauces
Just in time for summer, Miss Lily’s – the much-loved, Caribbean oasis in NYC’s NoHo…
NYC – Pastry Chef Emma Bengtson of Restaurant Aquavit
Emma Bengtsson, the pastry chef at Michelin-starred Aquavit is nominated for Food & Wine magazine’s The People’s Best New Pastry Chef award.
Nadia Santini Named the World’s Best Female Chef
Nadia Santini, head chef at Dal Pescatore in Mantova, Italy, has been named the 2013…
Late Winter Getaway – The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid
The Whiteface Lodge is the most luxurious resort in the Olympic village of Lake Placid – the perfect destination for an indulging getaway.
Video – A visit to Berns Hotel in Stockholm
Located in central Stockholm, the Berns Hotel boasts gorgeous restaurants and personal service. Kalle Bergman paid it a visit.
Swedish Horseballs Recipe
With the European horse meat scandal rolling on, we thought it best to provide our readers with a proper recipe for Swedish Horse Meatballs.
Chef Talk – Wally Joe, Acre Restaurant, Memphis TN
Kalle Bergman talks to Chef Wally Joe about his souther roots, his passion for food and his newest restaurant Acre in Memphis Tennessee.
Salume – New York’s Cheapest Tasting Menu (and it’s Delicious Too!)
Hurry down to 330 West Broadway today. What is going on down there, is nothing short of a culinary miracle.
10 Perfect Super Bowl Recipes
Get ready to cook up a Super Bowl win this Sunday with this roundup of our favorite Super Bowl recipes.
(UPDATED) Steakhouse Crime – Italian Tourist Jailed for Forgetting Wallet
Italian tourist Graziano Graziussi was arrested at New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky, for forgetting his wallet at his hotel.
Weekend Read – Download the Honest Cooking iPad Magazine for Free
Looking for some inspiring weekend reading? May we suggest downloading the Honest Cooking iPad Magazine for free?
The Great Chef Shuffle in Copenhagen
The first weeks of January has seen Copenhagen go through a chef shuffle reminiscent of the transfer windows in major sports.
