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Prestigious Chefs Competition in SA

Posted by Tanji on Thursday, March 11, 2010

Saturday, I’ll have the arduous task of judging dishes prepared by some of the top chefs in our area – tough job, right! Okay, so my part is pure fun, but the chefs competing will no doubt be stressing behind the scenes. They’re each given a ‘basket of food items’ with instructions to prepare a 3 course menu. This all happens at the Culinary Institute of America over at Pearl. The winners will be announced that evening at a fabulous dinner at the delightful Zinc Bistro and Bar.

Here’s the official news release for more info….

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Good Eats, Good Cheer - Good New Restaurant

Posted by Tanji on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This new kid on the block is no stranger to the restaurant biz. It’s no surprise that the new Auden’s Kitchen on Sonterra Blvd is busy most nights.

The trendy but comfy new restaurant is the prodigy of one of San Antonio’s top chefs-Bruce Auden. Auden’s Biga on the Banks restaurant downtown is known nationally for its fabulous cuisine. ‘One of San Antonio’s finest restaurants’ is a quote that’s common among reviewers.

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Chance to Try Rare Delicacy in SA

Posted by Tanji on Saturday, March 06, 2010

When Chef Scott Cohen calls with news, I always pay attention. I’ll tell you why shortly.
Scott calls Friday and says ‘Tanji, you’re never gonna believe what I got…Shad Roe coming here to Watermark Grill.’
I would’ve love to share in his excitement, but had to admit I didn’t know what Shad Roe was.
Google it and you’ll see it described as ‘culinary harbinger of spring’ , ‘fleeting pleasure’ and ‘popular delicacy’.

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Merlot - Your Perfect Weekend Wine

Posted by Tanji on Thursday, March 04, 2010

I’ve spent the past couple of weeks tasting Merlots for you – yes, you’re welcome, but believe me the pleasure was all mine! I am a BIG fan of merlot (The movie ‘Sideways’ never changed my opinion). Let’s face it, without merlot where would Bordeaux be? It’s the grape that softens those wines….the yang of the yin so to speak that makes perfection happen in the glass.

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Paella Fans I Need You!

Posted by Tanji on Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Paella fans I need your help!! I’m in a Paella Cook-Off to raise money for the Culinary Institute of America San Antonio. Ed Tijerina (the fab Express News Foodie) and I will be competing with top chefs in an Iron Chef setting. Come cheer us on at the fabulous historic Pearl! I’ll give you the link for tickets. Also, I need your best paella tips…..

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