Bicycling is the Way, Bicycling is the Way

This video was posted over the weekend via Eater New York Editor Greg Morabito.  The clip stars Bill Meier, a veteran bike messanger and the delivery guy for Roberta's pizza offshoot Best Pizza on Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg.

If you have headphones, plug them in.  Your co-workers probably don't want to hear about "quarter-pound lunger's."

Oh, That's How You Make Le Virtu Soup!

The four-star team over at Del Posto posted this video to Youtube Monday, April 30th, one day before the Pagan tradition calls for the making of Le Virtu soup on May 1st.

It's sort of like spring cleaning... your pantry.

"Le Virtu is a traditional soup from Abruzzo and the city of Teramo. According to the ancient pagan rites (and Waverly Root), on May 1st, seven virgins are to each bring seven ingredients to the city square, at which point those ingredients are combined to create a dish with 49 different elements. The soup marries winter and spring, and allows for the cleaning out of cupboards to welcome the impending bounty of the new season."

It All Started with a Little Chocolate Cake

In 1981 Michel Bras patented his chocolate coulant, the word meaning "runny" in French.  Decades later, the likes of Wal-Mart, Disney World, and Betty Crocker have all created riffs on the dessert.  Issue #3 of Lucky Peach, David Changs magazine published by McSweeney's, has a wonderful article explaining the history of the cake.  The dessert, what Bras has accomplished at his restaurant in Aubrac, and his influence on Basque cuisine, are why many consider Bras one of the most crucial chefs of modern cuisine.

Entre Les Bras, a new documentary by filmmaker Paul LaCoste, explores the relationship between Michel and his oldest son, Sebastien, as Michel prepares to leave Sebastien control of the restaurant.

What Do You Mean I'm Funny?

The Nomad is the new project from the Eleven Madison Park team.  It opened in the The Nomad Hotel on Broadway and 28th last Monday.  On Friday, to celebrate the end of the week, and the immediate success of the restaurant, Henry Hill Daniel Humm and James Conway Will Guidara star in this Goodfellas-inspired video that takes us through their kitchen and dining room.

NoMad from Eleven Madison Park on Vimeo.

"I'll Be Right There, I Just Have to Cook Dinner for the President Really Quick"

Dan Kluger has his hands full tonight.  The executive chef will cook for the Chief Executive as ABC Kitchen hosts a $35,800 a head charity dinner. The Times gives a rundown of the evening and digestNY wonders if there will be pizza on the menu...

Dan Kluger, "Mushrooms, Parmesan, Oregano And Farm Egg Pizza" from Eater NY.

Chipotle's Award Winning Grammy Award Commercial

Who would have thought?

A Sneak Peak at an Empellon Cocina Creation

Alex Stupak, "Shrimp Tostada" from Eater NY on Vimeo.

See the Empellon Cocina menu here.

Banh Mi? Banh You!

Roberta's blog brings us news of their latest creation.

That's one small step for man, one giant leap for the Banh Mi.

For more in the recent Banh craze, check out Michael Symon's Bachelor Banh here.