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Epicure February 14, 2018

Pierre Hermé Presents Macarons for Valentine’s Day

French chef Pierre Hermé, who is also called a Macaron king in the gastronomy world, made his debut in America to present his praised macarons stateside just in the nick of time for Valentine’s Day. Travelers going to or from the John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4 will be able to procure the Pierre Hermé macarons with either their miles or credit card. The reputation Hermé built up is not just for show; in 2016 he was given the title of “world’s best pastry chef” by…

Epicure Lifestyle August 21, 2016

Petrossian’s Secret Soufflé

There is a new dish in New York City, known as Petrossian’s “Secret Soufflé”. Its name originated from the fact that it’s an off-menu item at Petrossian’s. The dish is quite large compared to other soufflés, containing 30 grams of Royal Reserve Ossetra caviar, (Petrossian’s priciest assortment) quail eggs right in the middle, and then beautifully finished with a mosaic of gold leaf. Once the epicurean delight is created it is then served to you covered by a glass cloche that contains the aroma of applewood smoke, which the dish marinates…