Social networking is on the menu at some of the best restaurants in town.
American Express, which launched Dish, a social networking site for those who love to eat out, today publishes the first edition of the Tastemaker Index, which dishes (sorry) on the hottest restaurants eaten at and talked by Dish members.
The first instalment comes from San Francisco, a well-recognised foodie hub, where the top five modern-classic restaurants according to the city’s Tastemaker community are divulged.
Perbacco
Il Fornaio
Slanted Door
McCormick & Kuleto's seafood restaurant
San Mateo Fish Market
The rankings are compiled by tallying the number of American Express charges made by members at the restaurants.
Penni Berns, vice president of network and merchant marketing for American Express. Explains, "With Dish, we're able to provide valuable insights, information and offers because of our strong relationships with merchants and cardmembers."
Currently, Dish is only available in San Francisco and New York City, though participation is open to all US customers with American Express cards (how sweet).
Whether Dish turns out to be the fast food or fine dining of social networking world will remain to be seen.
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Thursday, 18 October 2007
Facebook for the dinner table
Social networking is on the menu at some of the best restaurants in town.
American Express, which launched Dish, a social networking site for those who love to eat out, today publishes the first edition of the Tastemaker Index, which dishes (sorry) on the hottest restaurants eaten at and talked by Dish members.
The first instalment comes from San Francisco, a well-recognised foodie hub, where the top five modern-classic restaurants according to the city’s Tastemaker community are divulged.
Perbacco
Il Fornaio
Slanted Door
McCormick & Kuleto's seafood restaurant
San Mateo Fish Market
The rankings are compiled by tallying the number of American Express charges made by members at the restaurants.
Penni Berns, vice president of network and merchant marketing for American Express. Explains, "With Dish, we're able to provide valuable insights, information and offers because of our strong relationships with merchants and cardmembers."
Currently, Dish is only available in San Francisco and New York City, though participation is open to all US customers with American Express cards (how sweet).
Whether Dish turns out to be the fast food or fine dining of social networking world will remain to be seen.
American Express, which launched Dish, a social networking site for those who love to eat out, today publishes the first edition of the Tastemaker Index, which dishes (sorry) on the hottest restaurants eaten at and talked by Dish members.
The first instalment comes from San Francisco, a well-recognised foodie hub, where the top five modern-classic restaurants according to the city’s Tastemaker community are divulged.
Perbacco
Il Fornaio
Slanted Door
McCormick & Kuleto's seafood restaurant
San Mateo Fish Market
The rankings are compiled by tallying the number of American Express charges made by members at the restaurants.
Penni Berns, vice president of network and merchant marketing for American Express. Explains, "With Dish, we're able to provide valuable insights, information and offers because of our strong relationships with merchants and cardmembers."
Currently, Dish is only available in San Francisco and New York City, though participation is open to all US customers with American Express cards (how sweet).
Whether Dish turns out to be the fast food or fine dining of social networking world will remain to be seen.
Wednesday, 10 October 2007
A dozen Michelin stars for Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay has received two more Michelin stars, rounding his total to twelve and putting him at the top of the list for most stars received with French chef Alain Ducasse.
His latest pair of stars comes for his restaurant in New York City, Gordon Ramsay at the London, which opened last November. The Michelin rating system awards two stars for venues with “excellent cuisine, worth a detour.”
Not all would agree: Frank Bruni, the New York Times food critic was not impressed on his first outing at the restaurant, which has been reportedly further plagued by neighbourhood complaints and staff disagreements.
The Michelin guide has existed in some form since the early 20th century, and is known for its minimalist approach to awarding stars. One star denotes "a very good restaurant in its category"), while three stars identifies "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous restaurant in London is the only three-starred venue in the UK capital. Speaking about his New York City restaurant, he was quoted as saying, “I won’t sleep until I get three stars in the bag.”
Three menus are available at the London: a set lunch menu, an a la carte menu, and the prestige menu, a set menu available from 5:30-10:30pm.
The prestige menu includes nine courses: a canapé; pressed foie gras and game with port sauce and pickled mushrooms; lobster ravioli with celery root cream and shellfish vinaigrette; striped bass fillet with pak choi and caviar velouté; either fillet of corn-reared Brandt beef with braised oxtail and sauce Bordelaise or roast cannon of lamb with candied onions, confit tomatoes and marjoram jus; roasted pineapple with crystallized cilantro or Selection of cheeses from the trolley; apricot soufflé with Amaretto ice cream; and teas, coffees, infusions and a Bon Bon trolley.
A vegetarian version of the prestige menu is also available.
His latest pair of stars comes for his restaurant in New York City, Gordon Ramsay at the London, which opened last November. The Michelin rating system awards two stars for venues with “excellent cuisine, worth a detour.”
Not all would agree: Frank Bruni, the New York Times food critic was not impressed on his first outing at the restaurant, which has been reportedly further plagued by neighbourhood complaints and staff disagreements.
The Michelin guide has existed in some form since the early 20th century, and is known for its minimalist approach to awarding stars. One star denotes "a very good restaurant in its category"), while three stars identifies "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous restaurant in London is the only three-starred venue in the UK capital. Speaking about his New York City restaurant, he was quoted as saying, “I won’t sleep until I get three stars in the bag.”
Three menus are available at the London: a set lunch menu, an a la carte menu, and the prestige menu, a set menu available from 5:30-10:30pm.
The prestige menu includes nine courses: a canapé; pressed foie gras and game with port sauce and pickled mushrooms; lobster ravioli with celery root cream and shellfish vinaigrette; striped bass fillet with pak choi and caviar velouté; either fillet of corn-reared Brandt beef with braised oxtail and sauce Bordelaise or roast cannon of lamb with candied onions, confit tomatoes and marjoram jus; roasted pineapple with crystallized cilantro or Selection of cheeses from the trolley; apricot soufflé with Amaretto ice cream; and teas, coffees, infusions and a Bon Bon trolley.
A vegetarian version of the prestige menu is also available.
A dozen Michelin stars for Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay has received two more Michelin stars, rounding his total to twelve and putting him at the top of the list for most stars received with French chef Alain Ducasse.
His latest pair of stars comes for his restaurant in New York City, Gordon Ramsay at the London, which opened last November. The Michelin rating system awards two stars for venues with “excellent cuisine, worth a detour.”
Not all would agree: Frank Bruni, the New York Times food critic was not impressed on his first outing at the restaurant, which has been reportedly further plagued by neighbourhood complaints and staff disagreements.
The Michelin guide has existed in some form since the early 20th century, and is known for its minimalist approach to awarding stars. One star denotes "a very good restaurant in its category"), while three stars identifies "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous restaurant in London is the only three-starred venue in the UK capital. Speaking about his New York City restaurant, he was quoted as saying, “I won’t sleep until I get three stars in the bag.”
Three menus are available at the London: a set lunch menu, an a la carte menu, and the prestige menu, a set menu available from 5:30-10:30pm.
The prestige menu includes nine courses: a canapé; pressed foie gras and game with port sauce and pickled mushrooms; lobster ravioli with celery root cream and shellfish vinaigrette; striped bass fillet with pak choi and caviar velouté; either fillet of corn-reared Brandt beef with braised oxtail and sauce Bordelaise or roast cannon of lamb with candied onions, confit tomatoes and marjoram jus; roasted pineapple with crystallized cilantro or Selection of cheeses from the trolley; apricot soufflé with Amaretto ice cream; and teas, coffees, infusions and a Bon Bon trolley.
A vegetarian version of the prestige menu is also available.
His latest pair of stars comes for his restaurant in New York City, Gordon Ramsay at the London, which opened last November. The Michelin rating system awards two stars for venues with “excellent cuisine, worth a detour.”
Not all would agree: Frank Bruni, the New York Times food critic was not impressed on his first outing at the restaurant, which has been reportedly further plagued by neighbourhood complaints and staff disagreements.
The Michelin guide has existed in some form since the early 20th century, and is known for its minimalist approach to awarding stars. One star denotes "a very good restaurant in its category"), while three stars identifies "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous restaurant in London is the only three-starred venue in the UK capital. Speaking about his New York City restaurant, he was quoted as saying, “I won’t sleep until I get three stars in the bag.”
Three menus are available at the London: a set lunch menu, an a la carte menu, and the prestige menu, a set menu available from 5:30-10:30pm.
The prestige menu includes nine courses: a canapé; pressed foie gras and game with port sauce and pickled mushrooms; lobster ravioli with celery root cream and shellfish vinaigrette; striped bass fillet with pak choi and caviar velouté; either fillet of corn-reared Brandt beef with braised oxtail and sauce Bordelaise or roast cannon of lamb with candied onions, confit tomatoes and marjoram jus; roasted pineapple with crystallized cilantro or Selection of cheeses from the trolley; apricot soufflé with Amaretto ice cream; and teas, coffees, infusions and a Bon Bon trolley.
A vegetarian version of the prestige menu is also available.
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