Vongo: Back to Basics
After reflecting on how he won friends and influenced people, Vongerichten describes what his next project might entail.
Posted 12/02/08 in Grub Street
YouTube Hilarity
Jean-Georges Shall Henceforth Be Known As Juan-Georges
A hilarious YouTube clip addresses “Justin Timberlake and all the other swell-headed celebrities” who’ve been sued by waiters.
Posted 11/24/08 in Grub Street
The Other Critics
Cuozzo Issues Gag Order to Restaurateurs Who Don’t Dig Their Reviews
Steve Cuozzo tries to shut up restaurateurs, such as Alain Ducasse and Alain Allegretti, who’ve been sniping back at critics.
Posted 11/18/08 in Grub Street
Labor Strife
Timberlake’s Restaurant Sued, De Niro’s Threatened
The current chef isn't happy about rumors that Jean-Georges Vongerichten is taking over Ago.
Posted 11/18/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Bartending-School Enrollment Rises; OpenTable on Your iPhone
Plus: Fast food gets frugal, and fro-yo on Bedford, all in our morning news roundup.
Posted 11/13/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
Harlem’s Soul-Food Scene Gets Smaller; Vongerichten Loves Vancouver
Plus: Oysters return to the New York Harbor and cheap whiskey in the East Village, all in our morning news roundup.
Posted 11/13/08 in Grub Street
Top Chef Chat
Adam Platt Sees a Kinder, Gentler ‘Top Chef,’ Evil Baldy Aside
The new season of ‘Top Chef’ is finally upon us. Adam Platt rejoins us for a post-show chat.
Posted 11/03/08 in Grub Street
In the Magazine
A Hyper-Homemade Holiday Meal
Get recipes for a locavore Thanksgiving feast in this week's magazine.
Posted 10/21/08 in Grub Street
Beef
‘PX This’ Series Moves Forward Despite CBS’ Celeb-Chef Sitcom
A couple of 'Daily Show' correspondents have inked a deal for a celebrity-chef sitcom, and Abbe Diaz thinks it's a coincidence that it resembles her upcoming Web show.
Posted 10/15/08 in Grub Street
Top Chef
‘Top Chef: New York’ Preview: ‘We’re in for a Good Ride’
What to expect from the new season of ‘Top Chef’ — and a video preview!
Posted 10/13/08 in Grub Street
Ago-a-go-go
Can JGV Save Ago From Itself?
No doubt displeased with the less-than-stellar reviews for his Tribeca outpost, Ago, Robert De Niro may be bringing in the A-team.
Posted 10/13/08 in Daily Intel
Gossipmonger
Peter Lied to Christie About Not Taking the Kids on a Single-Engine Plane
He said he wouldn't, but then he went ahead and did it, the crumbum. Also, Courtney Love's friends think she needs a doorman. In the gossip roundup.
Posted 09/24/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
French Chefs Want ‘World Treasure’ Status; Dinner Parties Amid Ike’s Destruction
Jean-Georges prepared a last-minute meal for the French president, and Rocco DiSpirito can't dance, plus more from our glance at the morning headlines.
Posted 09/18/08 in Grub Street
Vongo
Jean-Georges Leaves His Waiters a $1.75 Million Tip
A wage-skimming lawsuit has finally been settled.
Posted 09/02/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
‘Sous Vide’ — Do Try This at Home!
New products and cookbooks let you use less fat to get more flavor.
Posted 08/20/08 in Grub Street
Beef
Jean-Georges Gently Corrects Platt’s ‘Mistake’
Our silly restaurant critic! How little he understands Japanese food, right?
Posted 08/11/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Jean-Georges a Partner in Co Pizzeria; Steakhouse Next?
Plus, news of a new Vongerichten steakhouse on the Upper East Side.
Posted 08/04/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Gourmet Institute to Give Food & Wine Festival a Run for Its Money
With talks from David Chang, Daniel Boulud, and seemingly every other chef in the city.
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