VIDEO: Gary's Wine 20th Annual Grand Tasting

by Melody Kettle


Check out the video from Gary's Wine & Marketplace 20th Annual Grand Tasting and have an peek at exclusive 2009 Bordeaux wines.


Gary's Wine 20th Annual Grand Tasting

by Melody Kettle


Last night, Gary's Wine & Marketplace celebrated twenty years of "tasting and giving," at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. 

Over 400 well-dressed guests sampled approximately 800 wines! California cabs, like Caymus, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and my favorite of the evening David Arthur 2007 Napa Cab were being poured in plentitude. 

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Restaurant Review: SuzyQue's BBQ & Bar in West Orange, NJ

by Melody Kettle


Susan Hoffberg, namesake and chief executive honcho of SuzyQues, draws on the flavors and techniques of Texas, Midwest, and Carolina barbeque, then follows the three rules of barbeque (low, slow, and smoke) to create dishes that put West Orange NJ on any national BBQ tour map.

 A recent afternoon visit resulted in big flavors, big portions, and big doggie bags. Don’t tell the doggie, the leftovers were for me. But let’s rewind to beginning : SuzyQue’s is located in the former Charlie

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Guy Fieri: Can It Be True?

by Melody Kettle


Really? Is Guy Fieri, Food Network's beloved host of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, a homophobic, breast-loving maniac?

Following the City Pages article, and Eater's very timely follow up, HFTK is asking: Is it true? Is Guy a chauvinistic homopbobe?

The Guy Fieri we've come to know and love has frequented such local diners as Tick-Tock, joints as Maui's Dog House, and dives such as White-Mana. 

So how do you see it? Has Guy Fieri's Food Network celebrity chef ride come to an end? Or is this just a case of professional jealousy? Will Guy overcome the allegations? Let us know?

 

 

 


Montclair: Center of the (NJ) Food Universe

by Melody Kettle


Michael Duarte and Ariane Duarte, Owners of CulinArianeAccording to Inside Jersey's  30 Best Meals in NJ, Montclair may well be the center of the food universe - at least in New Jersey.

Hot From The Kettle has had the pleasure of working with many of the renown chefs on the list - about eight of them actually.

At CulinAriane in Montclair, Top Chef and owner, Ariane Duarte, gave us a video demonstration of her famous Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, and Feta Salad.

Ryan DePersio, of Montclair's Fascino and Bloomfield's Bara Cara,  taught us how to make Crispy Zucchini Blossoms at Fascino, and also visited Casa Kettle to make Sweet Sausage Bolognese, Ricotta Gnocchi, and Tuscan Seafood Soup.

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Grandma's Recipe Box: Bavarian Apple Cheesecake

by Melody Kettle


It's still apple season, so let's keep the apple recipes going!  Grandma's recipe box is filled with various apple recipes. So since it's the season, let's keep it going. 

Click here for Grandma's recipe of golden baked apple slices, with cinnamon and sugar atop a cheesecake!