FOREIGN INTEL: London Scotch & Parisian Coqs
May 07 2012
Two notable and newish spots in London and Paris via the trans-atlantic cultural cable Located on a discreet yard off a tiny street in Mayfair hides the legendary rock and roll haunt The Scotch of St. James. The club, which put much of the swing in the swinging 60s – Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Eric Burdon, Ronnie Wood, and The Moody Blues were all about – has...
SPA SECRETS: Is It Time for a Juice Cleanse?
Apr 18 2012
Are you suffering from the following? Stressed out Fatigued Catching colds Frequent headaches Dull skin tone Always feeling thirsty Indigestion Late night snacking Too many weekend hangovers Caffeine addiction getting out of control Guess what? Your body needs a vacation … from you! And that’s what the juice...
Jamón Ibérico at The Standard Grill
Apr 11 2012
The story of Spain’s famed Jamón Ibérico is one that rivals most fairy tales. To say this about a cured ham may cause confusion in most, but the romance and mystique behind these ancient swine is most worthy and is suitable for its place at the top of The Standard Grill’s menu. The majestic black Ibérico originated many millennia ago in the southern part...
Octopus at The Standard Grill
Apr 05 2012 / by stan d'arde
Cultures across the globe, specifically in Asia and the Mediterranean have been dining on octopus for centuries. And for good reason! It’s simply delicious. Since its opening, The Standard Grill has served a variant of this underwater creature as seen through the eyes of Chef Dan Silverman. It’s popularity is only surpassed by its simplicity. The tentacles are grilled...
Ribolita At The Standard Grill
Mar 28 2012 / by stan d'arde
A few years back, during my travels through the Tuscan countryside, I was invited into the home of this young winemaker and his wife for one of the most simple yet extravagant meals I’ve ever had. The main course was foreign to me and was called Ribolita. Famous in the region, the dish is a hearty potage made with bread and vegetables. Although it sees many variations, the main...
Chef Dan Silverman's Favorite Cookbooks
Mar 08 2012 / by stan d'arde
Every great chef looks to the great chefs who came before them for inspiration. Techniques upon which to build, styles from which to expand and extraordinarily tantalized palettes are all points which any culinary great uses to spring forward into unchartered epicurean delights. Chef Dan Silverman of The Standard Grill is no different. After gluttonously devouring his Suckling Pig Confit...
"Meat" Lindy & Grundy: Former Vegetarians, Now LA's Favorite Butcher Power Couple
Mar 07 2012
Lindy & Grundy is an old-fashioned butcher shop on LA’s west side that has instantly become a darling of the LA food scene. We spoke with Amelia and Erika, the ladies behind the counter, about moving West, returning to meat, starting a business, and the almighty power of the Tweet. The Standard: What’s the first carnivorous item you ate after your years of vegetarianism?...
Hamachi at The Standard Grill
Feb 29 2012 / by stan d'arde
When you live in a world, like I do, where every day is filled with culinary delights beyond your wildest imagination, you start to lose a grip on the simpler things in life. What? Not every omelette is served with a dollop of créme fraîche and caviar? You don’t say! The other day, Chef Dan Silverman pulled me aside and asked me to come to the kitchen to try his...
Punch. Drunk. Love.
Feb 28 2012 / by stan d'arde
Nothing makes me happier than a stiff drink, and nothing makes me happiest than five stiff drinks back to back! That’s why the other day, if you heard howls of laughter coming from The Standard, New York, you would have known I was tasting our new Living Room cocktails. The Living Room is the lobby bar at the hotel…just steps away from the ice skating rink. In anticipation...
Chef Mark Grills The Competition at SOBE Wine and Food
Feb 27 2012
The filet of the food world descended upon Miami last week for the annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Miami’s tastiest week of the year. On Thursday, The Standard Spa’s Chef Mark joined the nation’s top BBQ chefs with hosts Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri at Moët Hennessy’s The Q (a retooling of the champagne/BBQ hybrid, Bubble-Q) to showcase their...
Recipe: Chef Mark's Smoked Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Chipotle Aioli
Feb 27 2012
Recipe Yields: 4 1lb Smoked White fish 4 Flour Tortillas 1 Cup Shredded Cabbage 3 Tbs. Chopped Cilantro ¼ Cup Julienne Tomatoes 1/8 Cup Julienne Red Onion ¼ Cup Chipotle Aioli (recipe located on the bottom) 2 Limes Start by warming the tortillas in a hot pan and wrapping in foil and placing to the side to keep warm. In the mean time in a bowl, mix the shredded...
Urban Daddy Dearest...
Feb 23 2012 / by stan d'arde
I love when people talk about us over here at The Standards. Or maybe I just love when people talk about moi? I’m not sure. I’m a Leo, so any kind of attention gets me going, but I digress… The other day, our friends over at Urban Daddy thought they had some breaking news when they reported that the restaurant at The Standard, East Village was opening yesterday as...
The Standard Grill's Dinner with Oscar
Feb 22 2012 / by stan d'arde
If you’re anything like me, you’re already planning your trip out to Los Angeles this weekend for the pinnacle of awards season, The 84th Academy Awards. (Don’t forget to book your room at The Standard, Hollywood!) If you’re NOT packing up your latest designer fashions and you’re staying in New York City for the big event, we’ve created a very special...
Oh My Goodness!
Feb 10 2012 / by stan d'arde
Fashion week is a harrowing experience for everyone involved. You don’t eat. You don’t sleep, and your body is run down in all ways, but my good friend, Elettra Wiedemann, has a solution…as always. For the second season in a row, she brings to the fashion masses over at Lincoln Center her pop-up restaurant, Goodness. Founded on the principles of providing...
VOTE NOW: LA's Hottest Chef Competition
Feb 09 2012
Stop the presses! Look who’s popped up in Eater LA’s Hot Chefs Competition: The Standard, Downtown LA’s very own Chef Micah Fields! He’s currently holding a sizable lead but taking one second to cast your vote could send him into Round 2. Let’s face it, we already know Micah’s super hot but why not make it super official. VOTE NOW
The Deal Closer
Feb 08 2012 / by stan d'arde
There are few things in life of which I am genuinely scared. (My mother sometimes falls into that category, but I digress.) Another one of those things which causes my heart to pound a little faster and my brow to break into a light sweat is The Deal Closer. For those of you who have never been to The Standard Grill, you won’t understand. But for those of you that have, you know...
Reminder: Juice + Wellness Program Starts Monday
Feb 04 2012
Just a friendly reminder that this Monday begins the second round of juicing at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Our new Juice Cleanse + Wellness Program was such a hit last month - everyone walked away feeling energized and vibrant. The key being that it’s not just about what you’re drinking (which is delicious - thanks Chef Mark!), but what you’re doing too. The program...
Boris the Bartender and His Famous Empanadas
Feb 03 2012
One of our favorite things of all time… Boris’s Empanadas at The Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill. Boris has become a much valued part of The Standard family, not only as a bartender but also as the genius behind our favorite little empanadas. Here’s a few tips from the master empanada chef himself. But first, we asked Chef Mark about how he discovered Boris...
The Seven Deadly Specials
Feb 02 2012 / by stan d'arde
Whoever came up with the seven deadly sins centuries ago must have had a premonition of Chef Dan Silverman’s future existence because that’s why he added GLUTTONY to the list. Let me explain. For the past three years, Chef Dan has been doling out the most exquisite culinary creations this side of the Weight Watchers headquarters. Bold, beautiful American Brasserie fare has...
Delicious Recipes for Sunday's Game
Feb 01 2012
For those who are hosting or pot lucking for the Super Bowl this Sunday our Standard Chefs have shared some great recipes that would make any Sunday, well, super. LA Treat Black Eye Cowboy Tacos Grilled chicken tacos with cilantro yogurt cream and red cabbage slaw Yields 8 tacos 1 cup cooked black eye peas 8 medium flour tortillas 1 cup grilled chicken 1/4 cup diced...
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