Must Watch TV: Chef's Table on NETFLIX

Chef's Table

Something every food lover and or anyone interested in what really makes a culinary genius' mind tick. Not every day do you get a chance to go behind the scenes and see what really drives us madmen to strive for perfection in the kitchen. One could only hope to one day be included in these types of categories and conversations. Enjoy!

Spots to Hit: Swine NYC - 531 Hudson St.

SWINE NYC

Goals Everyone Should Have: Eat A Tomahawk Chop Steak

Fly Sunday Culinary Wizardry

Seafood Art

A Thing of Beauty.

To me, this is a thing of beauty. A large bowl of Oysters, Shrimp, Stone Crab Claws, Mussels & Lemon, which should be slathered in hot sauce and enjoyed alongside a cold hand crafted libation. Happy Saturday Everyone.

Up Close & Personal w/ a Soft Shell Crab

Callinectes sapidus (from the Greek calli- = "beautiful", nectes = "swimmer", and Latin sapidus = "savory"), the blue crab,Atlantic blue crab, or regionally as the Chesapeake blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally.

C. sapidus is of significant culinary and economic importance in the United States, particularly in Louisiana and in theChesapeake Bay. 

It is the Maryland state crustacean and is the state's largest commercial fishery.

Before we carefully bread these beauties and lay em out on a foot long Po’ Boy, we wanted to show you just what a Soft Shell Crab actually looks like. Nature creates some amazingly beautiful & delicious things doesn't it? Enjoy your day Ladies & Gentlemen.

Thanks for all of the great reviews in 2014

One thing rings true every single day at The Supreme Plate, We love all of our customers & we know wouldn't be anything without them. 

We wish to do nothing less than carry on with business as usual this upcoming year and hope that all of you will continue to help us strive to do our best day after day. Thank you sincerely.

New Year, New Libations - Patron Roca Silver

We here at The Supreme Plate wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year. That being said let all of us take a moment and enjoy this weekend with a few quality libations with the ones we truly love and respect. This week we are going with straight shots of Patron Silver Roca. The smoothest Patron we have yet to lay our hands on.

Enjoy whatever you choose to sip on wisely. No one wants to visit their family in the hospital or morgue.

Action Bronson - F*ck Thats Delicious *NSFW*

Meat - By Pat LaFrieda

In Meat, Pat introduces you to cuts beyond chops and tenderloins, including inexpensive and unusual cuts, so you can venture outside your everyday selections. With detailed, step-by-step photos, he provides instruction in the best butchering skills for the home cook, such as needling, frenching, rolling, and tying.

Through heartwarming reminiscences and personal memories, you'll learn of the history of the LaFrieda family's great American success story and how they created a business that's lasted over one hundred years, becoming a New York City landmark along the way. The city even named a street after them in the meatpacking district, Pat LaFrieda Lane.

In addition to Pat's favorite family recipes, you'll find even more delectable recipes contributed by a who's who of New York City's greatest chefs, including Lidia Bastianich, Josh Capon, and Jimmy Bradley.

Dubbed by New York magazine as the King of Meat, Pat Jr. is the mastermind behind the celebrated burgers at many famous restaurants, and he has created over one hundred custom hamburger blends. 

Now, Pat will reveal to everyone how to create the perfect burger with his all-time favorite burger blend recipes.

Available at fine book retailers everywhere.

Loyal To The Boil

The Supreme Plate Baguette

People always ask us about our bread and where it comes from. We have our classic 28” baguettes flown in fresh every few days from Louisiana.

Knife Wielding Chef Chases Dine & Dasher at Chiba Sushi in Canada

Chiba Sushi, Victoria BC.

A sushi chef from Victoria, Canada's Chiba Sushi was not about to let a dine-and-dasher get away with his crime: according to the Vancouver Sun, Ivan Eng chased a man down the road who skipped out on his $64 check "for several minutes" before the police intervened. Oh, and he was carrying his sushi knife the whole time.

Eng chased the man, who turned out to be a serial offender, for a few blocks, telling passing cars to call 911. Police apparently told Eng that next time he should not bring the knife with him when pursuing a criminal, which is probably a good idea. Eng told the Sun he "trusts [the thief] won't come in for dinner again."

kderosa@timescolonist.com

Sushi chef Ivan Eng prepares food at Chiba sushi in Victoria on Thursday. Eng chased down a customer who skipped out on a $64 bill and chased him for seven minutes down Gorge Road while telling passing cars to call police.

Photograph by: Adrian Lam , Times Colonist

The Food Holidays of June 2013

The month of June, in the great State of California is a significant thing. The Sun and all of the wonders that grow underneath it are in full bloom come this time of year. Pools, beaches and amusement parks become jam packed with people from all over the World, looking for a cool way to escape the heat so do your friends a favor, if you own a pool don't be that guy who won't let anyone use it. Most importantly let us not forget the greatest offerings Summer brings our way, BBQs & Beach Ready Bodies.

Now is the time of year that people are working hard (or hardly working depending on who you run with) to display their best grilling & cocktail making skills (or consuming skills for that matter.) The start of June, marks a great time to go out and start hitting the Farmers Markets in your area in search of the freshest fruits, veggies and flowers that you can grow at your own home.

With that being said, let us lift our glasses and toast to the wonders of Summer.

Enjoy!

June is National:

Candy Month

Dairy Month

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month

Iced Tea Month

Papaya Month

Seafood Month

Turkey Lovers Month

The First Friday in June is: National Doughnut Day

The First Friday & Saturday in June are also: Doughnut Days at the Salvation Army

June 1   National Hazelnut Cake Day

June 2   National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day

June 3   National Egg Day

June 4   National Cheese Day

June 4   National Frozen Yogurt Day

June 4   National Cognac Day

June 5   National Gingerbread Day

June 6   National Applesauce Cake Day

June 7   National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

June 8   National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day

June 9   National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day

June 10 National Herbs & Spice Day

June 10 National Iced Tea Day

June 10 National Black Cow Day

June 11 National German Chocolate Cake Day

June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 13 Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

June 14 National Strawberry Shortcake Day

June 15 National Lobster Day

June 16 National Fudge Day

June 17 Eat All Your Veggies Day

June 17 National Apple Strudel Day

June 18 National Cherry Tart Day

June 18 International Picnic Day

June 19 National Dry Martini Day

June 20 National Vanilla Milkshake Day

June 21 National Peaches & Cream Day

June 22 National Chocolate Éclair Day

June 22 National Onion Rings Day

June 23 National Pecan Sandy Day

June 24 National Pralines Day

June 25 National Strawberry Parfait Day

June 25 National Catfish Day

June 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day

June 27 National Indian Pudding Day

June 27 National Orange Blossom Day

June 28 National Tapioca Day

June 29 National Almond Butter Crunch Day

June 30 National Ice Cream Soda Day

Finding Heaven in the City of Sin: Ferraro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Las Vegas

Moments shared over an astounding meal seem to provide memories that can last a lifetime. First dates much like a perfectly prepared meal should be savored, flowing smoothly from start to finish without any distractions. A first date or an important business meeting can quickly turn sour, should some unscrupulous food make its way into the mix. Be honest with yourself, not too many things can compare to sitting in an intimate location, looking into the eyes of someone you find yourself hopelessly falling for, eating bite after delicious bite of handmade old-world gourmet faire.

World renowned for its never ending, over the top excesses in all categories of life, the Las Vegas Strip draws foodies, thrill seekers, gamblers and lovers in by the millions annually.  And what better way to keep your guests stuck at the gambling tables than by stuffing them with delicacies created by big name celebrity Chefs? The problem with many of the new eateries helmed by these über Chefs becomes not only getting a reservation but, eating creations that resemble outer space creatures instead of delicious food. Not to say pushing the culinary envelope isn’t needed in this day and age, we strongly believe that taking things to the next level will help elevate everyone’s palates. But what about those nights when you want a dish that was created a few hundred years ago and can only be found in select regions further away than you’re willing to travel? In steps a place like Ferraro’s, an Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar that hands down has everyone beat on the strip when it comes to dishing out authentic Italian cuisine.

Filet Mignon Perfected

Being able to prepare a steak similar to your favorite restaurant isn’t a hard task to master, but is one that every Man, Woman & Child should know how to pull off effortlessly.

An exceptionally well made dinner oftentimes can soothe the soul and ease the tensions life has been throwing your way all day. We here at The Supreme Plate believe a fully fed friend is one whom won’t have any room left to fight or complain. 

So whenever the feeling of showing someone your skills or how much they mean to you presents itself, put a perfectly made steak alongside some garlic mashed potatoes on their plate and tell them how much you appreciate them in your life. 

Just remember, once your used too Filet Mignon its kinda hard to go back to Hamburger Helper. (click Read More for the Entire Recipe)

The Food Holidays of March 2013

March is National:

         Celery Month

         Flour Month

         Nutrition Month

         Noodle Month

         Peanut Month

         Sauce Month

         Caffeine Awareness Month

         Veggie Month (United Kingdom)

The 2^nd week of March is:

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Week

National School Breakfast Week

The 3^rd week of March is:

            National American Cookie Week

The 3^rd Saturday of March is:

            National Maple Syrup Day

March 1                        National Peanut Butter Lovers Day                       

March 1                        National Fruit Compote Day

March 2                        National Banana Cream Pie Day

March 3                        National Cold Cuts Day

March 3                        National Mulled Wine Day

March 4                        National Pound Cake Day

March 5                        National Cheese Doodle Day

March 6                        National Frozen Food Day

March 6                        National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

March 7                        National Crown Roast of Pork Day

March 7                        National Cereal Day

March 8                        National Peanut Cluster Day

March 9                        National Crabmeat Day

March 10                      National Blueberry Popover Day                       

March 11                        National Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day

March 12                        National Baked Scallops Day

March 13                        National Coconut Torte Day

March 14                        National Potato Chip Day

March 15                        National Pears Helene Day

March 16                        National Artichoke Hearts Day

March 17                        National Corned Beef & Cabbage Day

March 18                        National Oatmeal Cookie Day

March 19                        National Poultry Day

March 19                        National Chocolate Caramel Day

March 20                        National Bock Beer Day

March 20                        National Ravioli Day

March 21                        National California Strawberry Day

March 22                        National Coq Au Vin Day

March 23                        National Chip & Dip Day

March 23                        National Melba Toast Day

March 24                        National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day

March 25                        National Pecan Day

March 25                        National Waffle Day

March 25                        National Lobster Newburg Day

March 26                        National Spinach Day

March 27                        National Spanish Paella Day

March 28                        National Something on a Stick Day

March 28                        National Black Forest Cake Day

March 29                        National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

March 30                        National Turkey Neck SoupDay           

March 31                        National Tater Day

March 31                        National Clams on the Halfshell Day

March 31                        National Oranges & Lemons Day

The Supreme Plate MMXIII

The Supreme Plate MMXIII

Recipe Of The Day: Caribbean Beef Stew

When we returned from Turks & Caicos we found ourselves craving three things, Jerked Chicken, Slow Cooked Spicy Beef & Strong Rum Drinks. I recently stopped by a favorite spot I frequent in Hollywood that makes some of the best authentic Jamaican food to be found on the West Coast. 

I was talking to the Chef and he told me that his secret was slow cooking the beef with a hint of allspice, sugar and cumin. 

The spices the Chef told me about added to the broth an amazingly dark color and a flavor that words could do no justice too when describing its taste. We’ve worked on the format over the last few months and feel that this Slow Cooked Spicy Beef recipe is something that needs to be shared.

Enjoy!

(click read more for the entire recipe)