On The Move: Slaters 50/50

Slaters 50/50 is one of the places we will be giving you a thorough update on and very soon. Our resident fat man in the streets #Fatnando has deemed this place as currently holding the Holy Grail of Hamburgers. In his own words he stated that “the Slaters 50/50 peanut Butter & Jellousy is a burger that features a 1/3 lb patty consisting of Sterling Silver Ground Beef, topped with Thick Cut Bacon, Creamy Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on a Honey Wheat Bun. Separating real adventurous foodies from the faint of heart, this burger had me in full attack mode, resulting in a full term food baby, complete satisfaction and a newfound respect for the homie Kory who put me up on game about this amazing burger.”

Look for more to come in the next week or two as we head back out on the road for more good grub worthy or gracing our pages. 

For more info check out: www.Slaters5050.com

LA Weekly presents Plate at the Peterson Auto Museum March 3rd 2013

LA Weekly will be hosting their annual Food & Wine Event, “Plate” at the Peterson Auto Museum on March 3^rd and this is event you surely don’t want to miss. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and you know how much we support anything that does good for Food Banks around the world. Restaurants participating in this years Plate include Picca, Mo-Chica, Tom Bergins, Philippe’s, The Hungry Cat, Border Grill, Huckleberry, Wurstküche & many, many more. Sponsors for the event include Stella Artois, Birchware, Gelsons Markets, Voss, Hendricks Gins, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Jarritos & many more as well.

Truly these kinds of events don’t happen often where you can gather so much wonderful information’s about brands you weren’t aware of and restaurants that you must give a try. 

We look forward to bringing you some amazing coverage as well as even seeing you in attendance.

For more information check out: LAWeekly.Com or LA Weekly presents Plate 

Chef Ralph Pagano Opens Alba on Collins, in Sunny Isles Beach

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – (Jan. 14, 2013) – Solé on the Ocean and Executive Chef Ralph Pagano are pleased to announce the official re-launch of Alba, a seaside Italian restaurant and lounge located at 17315 Collins Ave., inside Solé on the Ocean hotel. Overlooking the glimmering sands and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the 130-seat indoor/outdoor beach-chic concept serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

“Sole’s pristine beach, groovy design and incredible sunrises and sunsets seduced me like a siren,” says Pagano, whose effervescent personality has landed him multiple TV roles, including the host of Lifetime Television Network’s “All Mixed Up” and Travel Channel’s award-winning “Pressure Cook.” Ralph has battled Bobby Flay on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” and been to Hell and back with Gordon Ramsay on the original season of FOX’s “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Pagano’s flavor balance stems from a lifetime of culinary travel mixed with Italian style and classic French technique, creating what he calls “vacation cuisine.” His approach to Alba’s menu is centered on casual fine dining and offers the freshest seafood and pasta, both à la carte and family-style.

The menu offers a daily variety of fresh seafood and shellfish, including legendary Florida Stone Crabs, Stingray Oysters, Maine Lobster Cocktail, Colossal Shrimp Cocktailand Maryland Lump Crab Cocktail.  A selection of fresh fish is available and can be prepared simply grilled, Fra Diavolo-style with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in Arrabiata tomato sauce, or topped Oscar-style with colossal crab meat, hollandaise and jumbo asparagus.

Sip & Savor before Summer Is Over At The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is one of those spots, that exudes old school charm mixed with nothing less than the latest and most innovative ways to relax, eat and enjoy yourself. That being said, when it comes time take a trip this month why do the same old run to the beach to get sun burned, harassed by parking lot officials or even worse, stuck in a crowded environment with nothing but screaming kids?? Instead do the right thing, The Supreme Plate type of thing and head to Lake Tahoe to be pampered, fed and refuel the spirit at The Ritz-Carlton where beautiful landscapes mingle with elegant cuisines and top notch cocktails like it was a party at the Playboy Mansion.

Take our word for it, you will enjoy yourself to now end at any Ritz-Carlton location, especially in Lake Tahoe, while these daily amazing events are taking place.

The Art of the Cocktail |The Living Room |Friday evenings |4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | $40 per person.

Join us in The Living Room to discover the art of creating the perfect cocktail, where you will be treated to an experience designed to educate and entertain.  Advance reservations are required.  

Includes a flight of three cocktails and canapés.

Merryvale Vineyards Wine Dinner |Manzanita |Thursday, August 30 |5:30 pm to 10:00 pm (Last seating at 8:30 pm)  |$120 per person  

Spend an unforgettable evening enjoying exquisite cuisine and a selection of award‐winning wines from Merryvale Vineyards. This exceptional four‐course dinner will be specially prepared under the hand of the chef de cuisine. Various elements come together in a  wonderful symphony of wine, food, pairing and impeccable service.    

Master Cooking Class |Manzanita |Saturday, August 11 |5:00 pm  |$70 per person

Experience the taste of style and share your passion for cooking in this informative cooking class presented by the chef de cuisine of Manzanita designed to indulge your senses and tempt your palate while increasing your culinary knowledge. Work alongside a professional chef in the open kitchen in Manzanita to learn cooking techniques that will make you a “star chef” in your own kitchen. Reservations required. Space is limited.

Price includes a three‐course dinner

Special Occasion with the Chef de Cuisine |Manzanita |Offered nightly  |  From $165 per person ($800 F&B minimum applies)

Celebrate a special occasion for up to eight guests with the chef de cuisine in Manzanita. Your evening begins with a private pick up from your home or hotel (within a 15‐mile radius of the hotel). Upon arrival to the resort, you and your guests will be seated at the private Chef's Table adjacent to the exposition kitchen in Manzanita.   

The chef de cuisine will then prepare a seven‐course tasting menu reflecting the innovative offerings of Manzanita, personally introducing each course.  

Advance reservations are required and are based upon availability.  

Pints & Pies |Manzanita |  Offered daily  |  11:00 am to 2:00 pm  |  $24 per person

Enjoy any brick oven pizza and a pitcher of the featured beer on tap in Manzanita.  

Happy Hour | The Living Room  |  Sunday through Thursday |  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Join us for food and drink specials in The Living Room.

“Yappy” Hour | MountainBlue Terrace |  Friday evenings  |  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Enjoy two‐for‐one cocktails on the MountainBlue Terrace together with the company of your favorite four‐legged companion.

Beer & a Burger |  MountainBlue  |  Offered daily  |  11:00 am to 2:00 pm  |  $22 per person

Select any “burger” to include: 8 oz of Ground Beef with Bacon Onion Relish and Cheddar Cheese; Mayan‐Spiced Portobello Mushroom with Piquillo Peppers and Manchego Cheese; Double Turkey with Mango Jicama Slaw; or an Herb Marinated Grouper with Roasted Poblano and Cabbage Slaw. Accompanied by any domestic or import beer of your choice.   

Picnic Lunch|  MountainBlue  |  Offered daily  |  $28 per person

Planning a day at the beach or the mountain?    Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with choice of sandwich, chips and a soda in a keepsake Ritz‐Carlton cooler bag. Orders must be placed by 3:00 pm one day prior and may be picked up in MountainBlue between 8:00 and 11:00 am.

“Big Day Out” Pool Party & Barbecue  |  Sunday, August 12 |  11:00 am to 4:00 pm  |  Hotel Guests $28 Adults, $14 Children (12 & Under)

Grab your swim suits and bring your appetite for a delicious barbecue at the resort pool featuring live music and food and drink specials.   

Caesars Palace, Las Vegas to Open Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

LAS VEGAS (July 25, 2012) – Caesars Palace is pleased to announce internationally renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay will expand on his relationship with Caesars Entertainment and open his second Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, in late 2012.  The new contemporary yet casual restaurant and bar will serve lunch and dinner and will be located in the heart of the resort adjacent to the premiere entertainment venue, The Colosseum, replacing Bradley Ogden restaurant. 

Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay, known not only for his superior cuisine, but also his popular TV personality on the FOX Network programs “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Master Chef” and “Kitchen Nightmares,” has emerged on the Las Vegas culinary scene with rave reviews at the newly opened Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will provide his fans another outlet to enjoy the chef’s award-winning skills in a lively and approachable English pub-style setting, offering the finest casual food utilizing the freshest ingredients.

“Like many others, I’ve followed the accomplishments of Chef Gordon Ramsay for years at both his restaurants and on TV, and I am honored to welcome him into the Caesars Palace family of acclaimed chefs,” says Gary Selesner, Caesars Palace regional president. “With its prime location near the Forum Shops and across from The Colosseum, convenient parking for locals, and menu of familiar and
casual food, presented in a style fitting of Ramsay’s unique flair for cuisine, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will be a lively new restaurant concept to offer our Caesars Palace guests.”

The menu at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will be comprised of items consistent with British pub food—bangers and mash, fish and chips and roasted chicken—as well as some of Ramsay’s favorites like London broil prepared on a wood-burning grill, all part of a rustic menu that will change seasonally. Paying homage to a true pub, the new restaurant will feature a wide selection of craft and microbrews from around the world, offering beer enthusiasts more than 40 beers on tap.

“I am overwhelmed by the support Gordon Ramsay Steak has received by guests and our Caesars Entertainment partners, and I’m excited to now bring some more of my favorite cuisine and an authentic pub experience to Caesars Palace with Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill,” said Ramsay.

EDG Interior Architecture + Design will create a space that is welcoming, high-energy and comfortable utilizing distressed woods with cheeky references to historic and iconic events throughout the space. 

The centerpiece of the space will feature a striking bar with an array of beer taps on display and the backdrop inspired by traditional London red telephone booths. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill will take advantage of its location with a patio area extending onto the casino floor where guests can be in the middle of the action.

Kegs will serve as a major part of both the dining experience and the design while pop culture relics from both England and the United States will fill the walls. The 290-seat
restaurant will include an impressive bar, a vintage-style lounge, a series of casual dining rooms and a private dining room, giving guests a variety of culinary experiences to fit any mood.

Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine, Brings South Beach To Las Vegas

Las Vegas – Oftentimes when people wax the philosophical about what great spots they have vacated too or what fascinates them, you will be told about a dining location that one must not miss out on. Food and its supernatural powers can either make or break an entire trip. How many times have you heard someone return from a vacation to hear, everything was great but the food was horrible. Let us put it bluntly, when the food sucks, everything from that point on might as well not even have happened.

The city of Las Vegas knows this fact and that is why they have become the ultimate dining hotspot within the last decade. The Gastronomical /Culinary crazed monster that has overtaken the World is leaving an incredible mark in the hearts and stomachs of millions of people night after night in the city where anything goes and for the right price anything can be had.