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Fresh Ricotta panna cotta wrapped in grilled zucchini to tomatoes and roasted lemon Skill level: medium | Preparation time: 1 hour | Serves 4 1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta 2 medium zucchini ¾ cup heavy cream 1 pint of grape tomatoes 1/2 tsp. gelatin 5 basil leaves 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil Salt/Pepper Grated […]

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Julian Carter, the multi-award winning artisan baker established his renowned bakery in 2008 along with Tim Hart. By popular demand they now have multiple standalone outlets as well as their site. Carter takes us through his recipe for his sell out, marvelous mince pies just in time for Christmas…. Ingredients 300g currants 200g raisins 200g […]

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The Naples Winter Wine Festival is the most successful international charity wine auction in the world, bringing together renowned vintners and chefs with wine enthusiasts and philanthropists to raise millions of dollars for underprivileged and at-risk children. Every dollar raised under the tent funds the Festival’s founding organization, the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), […]

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Q+A with Chef James Hulme An iconic restaurant hidden within historic and stylish St James’s in London, Quaglino’s is known for its style and glamour. It is owned by D&D London and serves contemporary European food and legendary cocktails, which are undoubtedly delicious. We get to know their talented head chef, James Hulme of this infamous London […]

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With so many fabulous restaurants in the United States, it is hard to come up with a list of the Top Four, however, after my travels to New York, San Francisco, Miami Beach, and Chicago, I came up with my top favorite four. Here they are: Masa Restaurant, New York Masa New York is a […]

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Civico 1845 Restaurant in San Diego If you wander down India Street in San Diego’s Little Italy section, you’re likely to notice a bustling neighborhood addition: Civico 1845 restaurant. This quaint, rustic-chic eatery is a breath of fresh air relative to the plethora of Italian dining options surrounding it.  What truly sets this eatery apart […]

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Top Five Caviars of 2016 To take on the mission of identifying the top five caviars of 2016, Upscale Living headed to New York to meet with Paramount Caviar. Paramount is one of the top purveyors of this delicacy in the country and is widely revered for their commitment to only working with providers who […]

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Seven Reasons to Love Fleming’s La Jolla Having lived in San Diego for well over a decade I’ve had the pleasure of eating at Fleming’s La Jolla location on numerous occasions. With each, the award-winning restaurant exhibited why it’s remained a North County staple for classic steakhouse fare since opening in 1999. Fleming’s La Jolla […]

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I had the priviledge of an exclusive interview with Executive Chef Wolfgang Birk of EPIC Hotel in Miami for Upscale Living Magazine. Here is what he shared with us. Tell me a little bit about how you started your culinary career and what initially motivated you to pursue this passion? As the youngest of five, I had […]

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Artistic and audacious meal by Chef Christian Sinicropi of La Palme D’Or in Cannes Chef Sinicropi of the Grand Hyatt’s signature restaurant, La Palme d’Or, is to cooking what Chagall was to painting. Audacious and provocative, but festive and colorful, the creativity of this two-star Michelin rated chef shows not only in his cuisine, but […]

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Similar to pairing wine with food, you can create a taste sensation by pairing olive oil with particular foods. With different aromas, textures and flavors, there’s a range of possibilities to be creative with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. To pair olive oil with your next dish, you need to decide if you want a complimentary or […]

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Pastry chef Claire Verneil – World Traveler and Creative Genius from the Kitchen of the Fairmont Hotel, Monte Carlo Chef of the world, Claire Verneil, formerly a lawyer, had a desire to follow her passion for cooking and began a new career as a pastry chef that lead her to become the first female head […]

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