Amy Scattergood

Andy Cook's wild mushroom risotto; Credit: Felicia Friesema

A Recipe From the Chef: Andy Cook's Wild Mushroom Risotto

Amy Scattergood
Andy Cook, executive chef of Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood, likes his risotto. It's a very fine risotto, made with wild mushrooms and finished with mascarpone. The dish is not only incredibly versatile, but a kind of object lesson for chefs and for those learning to cook. When......
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Bastide Update: Look For A December 1st Opening

Amy Scattergood
A quick update on the Joe Pytka front. Bastide, which the restaurateur is in the process of re-opening after a year-long hiatus, is set to open December 1st, according to Pytka's assistant, Tara Fitzpatrick. The kitchen is coming together under chef Joseph Mahon, and pastry chefs are being interviewed this......
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Scorsese: How to Cook Pasta in Prison

Amy Scattergood
Happy birthday, Martin Scorsese. Here's the perfect YouTube birthday card, courtesy of the director himself, who turns 67 today. For anyone who loves Goodfellas, good pasta, and properly sliced garlic, here's a better cooking demo than anything you'll find on the Food Network......