DELICACY: Maatjes Herring From The North Sea

If you like the herring that comes in jars, in wine or cream sauce, we’ve got something so much better for you: nieuwe maatjes herring. Through Friday, July 3rd, New York City’s Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant is celebrating the Holland Herring Festival. For 35 years, this has been the first American tasting of…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Roll Your Own Sushi

June 18th is International Sushi Day, and that gives us an idea for a Father’s Day gift (as well as for lunch). If Dad likes sushi, how about a set of sushi knives for Father’s Day…and a copy of Sushi: The Beginner’s Guide? Sushi chefs use different knives, and some are quite specialized: Deba bocho,…
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RECIPE: Rare Baked Salmon With Peperonata

Rare baked salmon topped with peperonata, a bell pepper mix. Photo courtesy Cobram Estate.   In 1986, our palate was awakened when Le Bernardin restaurant opened in New York City. Its acclaimed French chef Guy Le Coze brought new insights to how seafood could be prepared. Everything was exciting, but among our favorites was Chef…
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