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Cadillac-ipedia: fine-dining
Why You Should Never Freeze Coffee (and Other Freshness Tips)
Coffee is something most of us enjoy making and drinking on a regular basis, daily even, but do you know how to keep it at optimal freshness between buying and brewing? One of the most common habits, sticking beans in the freezer, ...Continue reading
How to Grind Coffee Beans Perfectly
If you brew your own coffee every morning then you know how important the details can be when taking steps to create the perfect cup, but one step that many people don't give enough attention to is how they grind their coffee ...Continue reading
Ideas for Setting a Memorable and Beautiful Dinner Table
A dinner party is a perfect opportunity to show off your personal style, taste, and flair for decorating. It's especially fun because it's on a small scale so you can be braver than you might be otherwise and try something new and ...Continue reading
Setting a Formal Dinner Table: What Goes Where?
Hosting formal dinner parties isn't an everyday event for most of us, so don't feel bad if you need a refresher course on how to properly set a table. Here are a few basics. Start with the dinner plate, which we all know goes in ...Continue reading
Michelin Guide Releases 2010 New York Edition
Today, Michelin released The Michelin Guide 2010 New York City Restaurants, with five establishments receiving three stars, its highest rating. The top rated restaurants include Daniel, Jean Georges (above), Le Bernardin, Masa ...Continue reading
What is a sommelier?
Many of the finest restaurants have a "sommelier" on staff, which is the French term for cellar master or wine steward. A sommelier is a trained wine professional who can recommend wines that will well-accompany the food that is ...Continue reading
What is the Michelin Guide Rating System?
For more than a century, the Michelin guide has offered a ratings system for some of the finest restaurants in the world. The first Michelin guide was published in France in 1900 "to offer practical information to enjoy driving", ...Continue reading
