Chef Michael White of Marea
Chef Michael White, of Marea on Central Park South (which just won “Best New Restaurant” from the James Beard Awards), shares his five favorite ingredients and where he likes to dine on his days off in my Haute Living Q & A with him. Marea/240 Central Park South/212-582-5100
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea
As a self-confessed tea-a-holic, I am always on the lookout for new tea leaves to add to my ever-evolving collection. And though I prefer black tea of all sorts, I found a green that I actually like: the new line of biodynamic tea from Zhena’s Gypsy. This organic tea, which meets extremely rigid guidelines to […]
Pan-seared sole with lemon and capers
This pan-seared sole is a simple yet elegant dish—a classic dinner party favorite. Although I love capers, my favorite part of the dish are the caramelized lemon slices that taste like candy. Serve with a variety of side dishes, from salads to something more elaborate. Pan-seared sole Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cayenne […]
The Touch wine decanter
Look at this gorgeous wine decanter. Form and function meet in its sleek lines, its round contours. John Pomp, a prominent glass-blowing artist (who’s been commissioned by Tiffany & Co., Donna Karan, et al) has partnered with Newton Vineyard, the American trailblazer of unfiltered wines, to create The Touch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of […]
Adriano Ricco of Le Pescadeux
Chef Adriano Ricco’s heart may be in his homeland of Brazil, but his cuisine runs the gamut from Latin to American to his current passion: French Canadian, which he’s now crafting at Le Pescadeux. Ricco, only 33 years old, has worked with several culinary luminaries, including Claude Troisgrois, Laurent Tourendel, and Floyd Cardoz. Find out […]