All posts tagged: chef

Food Porn on Film

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#NZbloggers are hosting a weekly blog post challenge. This week’s theme is FILM and you can check out other posts on this theme here. If you have a little nosey around this blog, you may have noticed I’m a bit of a film junkie. I love lots of genres but food and cooking films are up there. While there are many lists of great film food and cooking scenes, many are outdated. So here is my curated list of some pivitol food scenes from recent cooking films so as well as suggestions for local dining. Chef 2014 A movie about a food truck, the grilled cheese sandwich scene is some sizzling hot food porn. Don’t watch Chef on an empty stomach and figure out if there is a source of Cuban sandwiches in your local BEFORE you watch the movie. That way you can run, not walk to porky, cheesy goodness. Chef best food porn scenes: Grilled cheese Opening scene How to make a Cubano scene Pair this movie with your own 3 cheese grilled sandwich …

Tasty questions with Frederico Alves Tavares, Britomart Country Club

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One of those covered outdoor spaces that delights when you enter, I’ve always thought of Britomart Country Club as a good place to get a drink and snacks while being entertained. With shipping containers, antique furniture and a kitsch menu, spend the afternoon with tipsy pétanque or a spot of putting in this garden bar. Frederico Alves Tavares is the head chef from Britomart Country Club and below are his answers to the tasty questions I cooked up for your enjoyment. Describe your restaurant’s food: Tasty, simple, consistent. What is your restaurant’s signature dish? BBQ pork ribs. Name your favourite comfort food: Asian pork fried rice. What did you have for breakfast? Bacon, eggs and toast. What is the most delicious thing you’ve eaten this week? A 400g Sirloin steak, medium rare, perfect, cook it, never forget (At Jaime Andres’s House). What is an underrated ingredient? Lemon. What are 3 sources of inspiration to you? People, smiles and compliments. Favourite restaurant? Di Mare, Steak and Seafood restaurant in Parnell There’s a potluck dinner tomorrow night (and you’re not working) what are you bringing? Moqueca …

Tasty questions with Michael Choi, Lucky Buddha

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Lucky Buddha Eatery on Fort Street specialises in Asian fusion covering flavours from Japan, Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. Michael Choi is the chef/owner at Lucky Buddha Eatery and below are his answers to the tasty questions I cooked up for your enjoyment. Describe your restaurant’s food: Fusion Asian cuisine. What is your restaurant’s signature dish?: Chinkiang glazed lamb ribs with crisp apple salad. Name your favourite comfort food: Any kind of noodles What did you have for breakfast? Vietnamese beef broth (from night before) and croissant (from New World Supermarket). What is the most delicious thing you’ve eaten this week? Dry dan dan noodle and tofu salad from BASU Noodle & Dumpling in Takapuna. What is an underrated ingredient? Jellyfish and octopus. What are 3 sources of inspiration to you? Travel, dining out and family. Favourite restaurant? Meredith’s and BASU Noodle & Dumpling in Auckland. Sixpenny and Supernormal in Australia. There’s a potluck dinner tomorrow night (and you’re not working) what are you bringing? A big plate of tiramisu with pandan cream. What is your most memorable meal? …

Tasty questions with Ben Barton, Scarecrow

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Scarecrow is an artisan foodstore, kitchen and florist on Victoria Street. They have a temporary pop up at 42 High Street, “Scarecrow on High” while their Victoria Street premises is being refitted. With a menu that changes daily, Scarecrow serves only seasonal and sustainable food. A beautiful ethos.       Ben Barton is the head chef at Scarecrow and below are his answers to the tasty questions I cooked up for your enjoyment. Describe your restaurant’s food: Local, seasonal, nourishment. What is your restaurant’s signature dish? Chopped liver on rye with crispy chicken skin, egg and parsley salad, mustard vinaigrette. Name your favourite comfort food: Hot smoked Kahawai. What did you have for breakfast? Croissant, butter and jam. What is the most delicious thing you’ve eaten this week? An Indian version of quesadillas with paneer and chutney. What is an underrated ingredient? Cabbage. What are 3 sources of inspiration to you? The seasons, fishing and foraging. Favourite restaurant? Orphans kitchen. There’s a potluck dinner tomorrow night (and you’re not working) what are you bringing? Sumac roast buttercup, sauteed brussel sprouts, citrus, date and tahinni dressing. …

Tasty questions with Luis Cabrera, Besos Latinos

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Besos Latinos is hidden at the back of Elliott Stables in the heart of Auckland city. Serving a range of Latin American cuisine, you’ll find dishes from Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Peru and more. Luis Cabrera is head chef and owner of Besos Latinos and below are his answers to the tasty questions I cooked up for your enjoyment. Describe your restaurant’s food in 3 words: Traditional, flavourful, lip-smacking. What is your restaurant’s signature dish? Ceviche. Name your favourite comfort food: Fresh fruit. What did you have for breakfast? Orange juice, Mexican-style scrambled eggs, fruit. What is the most delicious thing you’ve eaten this week? Duck Curry. What is an underrated ingredient? Goat. What are 3 sources of inspiration to you? Latin American street food, Mexican food markets, Grandma’s traditional food. Favourite restaurant? Non Solo Pizza. There’s a potluck dinner tomorrow night (and you’re not working) what are you bringing? Lasagna. What is your most memorable meal? Mexican-style salted cod at Christmas.    Just for Restaurant Month Brazilian Fever Every Sunday in August, Besos …