John Villa has a reputation for being an accomplished chef who is also easy on the eyes. But Manhattanites who’ve seen the executive chef/co-owner of the new urban hot-spot, Pico, in the New York Times or Gourmet magazine may have noticed he always has a close companion at his side— his beloved Doberman Pinscher, […]
Fetch: A Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant That Loves Man’s Best Friend
When you step into Fetch, a friendly neighborhood bar and grill on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, you feel right at home–especially if your home includes the loving faces of your favorite canine companions. If you’re a dog-lover, this restaurant is literally a must-see. Pictures of patrons’ pooches hang like exquisite art pieces, adorning every […]
Getting the Fat Off Naturally
Obesity, defined as an increase in body weight at least 15% above what would be normal for the size of the pet, is a medical problem. Proper diet and exercise can help significantly. Any program must begin with a veterinary visit to make sure that other problems that contribute to weight gain, such as […]
Days of Herbs and Wine in Washington State
Executive Chef Jerry Traunfeld dishes about his success at The Herbfarm and his two shiba inu, Lulu and Ruggles In a small corner of Washington State’s wine country, lies The Herbfarm, one of the nation’s most unique culinary destinations. This small restaurant, with its on-premise herb farm, is one of the toughest reservations to snag and […]
Bone Appetit – Verbena!
MARRIED CHEFS DIANE FORLEY AND MICHAEL OTSUKA FIND HARMONY IN THE KITCHEN Chefs Michael Otsuka and Diane Forley met in Carmel, California, at the Highlands Inn Masters of Wine celebration in February of 1999. He was a California native and the executive chef at The Pan Pacific Hotel in San Francisco. She lived in New […]
Dogs’ Dinners of Newport, Rhode Island!
High society, in an effort to amuse and outdo the neighbors, celebrated lavishly in the “cottages” overlooking the water. Mrs. Elizabeth Drexel Lehr and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish were co-hosts at the Lehr’s summer home, Ashleigh, and added their own special element to the staid dinner party. On the suggestion of Harry Lehr, they […]