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Nyood Kitchen | June 18 2010
photo (L to R): Amir (I wont tell you what we really call him thanks to Nelson), Erica (it was her first night on the hot line and she was talking about how hot it is), Lucas (he quit and unquit in the same week - love that), Dan (is going to school, working and planning a wedding). Photographer / Chef: Nelson (he is addicted to golf, an amazing Chef, and comes up with the best one liners ever)
So like all respectable cooks everywhere after the mad rush of service its time to hit the back alley. These are some of the peeps who make this crazy restaurant what it is. They are the ones lifting up the stock pots, slicing the mushrooms, and cleaning the fryers. Ive spent many a night in an alley just like this one. This is the place where all the nights stories come out, all the ranting happens, and often the best place for a kitchen staff meeting.
Thanks for a very crazy hard nights work last night and always. Big up.
Soul Food Spotlight - Darryl Robinson | June 15 2010
I would like to introduce...
Who are you? I'm Darryl Robinson aka DR Mixologist, basically a pretty damn good cocktail specialist.
What is the best and worst concoction you have ever made? Worst: Bacardi 151, Bailey's Irish Cream, Godiva Chocolate, Frangelico, and Chambord, now this concoction definitely did not work as a cocktail but perhaps as a shot on a snowy winter eve...Best: Too many to list!!!
Word on the street is you get your little acting thing on. What up? Isn't everyone in the bar/restaurant biz a singer, dancer, actor, writer, producer, director, etc...well i'm an actor and voiceover artist, and I have some skills as a photographer as well.
You are the only person I know with a show about making drinks, how did that happen? The liquor industry is a 10 billion dollar a year industry that just happened to be overlooked and under represented, I'd say it's about time dude!!!
What really inspires you every single day? People...I really enjoy the diversity of people that I get to meet living and working in NYC, and that challenges me to be just as creative and diverse with my cocktail creations, I'm always inspired!!!
Anastasia's Cake | June 13 2010
Nyood's resident Sous Chef / Pastry Chef goes by the name of Anastasia. Aside from being amazing at what she does, she is also a great person. Here is some of her handy work done exclusively for a wedding we did for a great supporter of ours at his wedding reception dinner which was at Nyood. The party was great but this cake took the cake. Sorry for the pun, I had to.
Steve Carty sneak peek | June 10 2010
This is a sneak peek from the photo shoot I did today with Steve Carty for Polysh Mag. The mag is gonna be out soon so hold tight but, this shoot turned out crazy. Big up to Youlanda, Carty and my wife, wardrobe stylist extraordinaire. Shhh...
• Check HERE for more work from Carty.
Soul Food Spotlight - Bal Arneson | June 9 2010
Who is Bal?
A mother, a wife and The Spice Goddess
What is your favorite memory of the village from which you came?
Sitting by the clay BBQ pit and cooking and singing.
Was there a specific moment that compelled you to start writing cookbooks and doing food tv? If so please share the details.
I was giving Indian cooking classes that focused on how to cook healthy Indian food with only few spices and in less than 25 minutes. People wanted a cookbook, so I wrote Everyday Indian, which is a National Best Seller.
Tell me more about The Spice Goddess?
The show is focused on how to cook authentic village food by using aromatic spices.
Do your kids share your enthusiasm for food?
My 16 year old daughter has no desire in cooking but she loves food and has an amazing palate, but my son absolutely loves cooking in the kitchen.
If there was any other job you could do what would it be?
I already do, I am a teacher in a high school and design programs for students who have Autism and learning disabilities.
So like all respectable cooks everywhere after the mad rush of service its time to hit the back alley. These are some of the peeps who make this crazy restaurant what it is. They are the ones lifting up the stock pots, slicing the mushrooms, and cleaning the fryers. Ive spent many a night in an alley just like this one. This is the place where all the nights stories come out, all the ranting happens, and often the best place for a kitchen staff meeting.
Thanks for a very crazy hard nights work last night and always. Big up.
Soul Food Spotlight - Darryl Robinson | June 15 2010
Who are you? I'm Darryl Robinson aka DR Mixologist, basically a pretty damn good cocktail specialist.
What is the best and worst concoction you have ever made? Worst: Bacardi 151, Bailey's Irish Cream, Godiva Chocolate, Frangelico, and Chambord, now this concoction definitely did not work as a cocktail but perhaps as a shot on a snowy winter eve...Best: Too many to list!!!
Word on the street is you get your little acting thing on. What up? Isn't everyone in the bar/restaurant biz a singer, dancer, actor, writer, producer, director, etc...well i'm an actor and voiceover artist, and I have some skills as a photographer as well.
You are the only person I know with a show about making drinks, how did that happen? The liquor industry is a 10 billion dollar a year industry that just happened to be overlooked and under represented, I'd say it's about time dude!!!
What really inspires you every single day? People...I really enjoy the diversity of people that I get to meet living and working in NYC, and that challenges me to be just as creative and diverse with my cocktail creations, I'm always inspired!!!
Anastasia's Cake | June 13 2010
Steve Carty sneak peek | June 10 2010
• Check HERE for more work from Carty.
Soul Food Spotlight - Bal Arneson | June 9 2010
A mother, a wife and The Spice Goddess
What is your favorite memory of the village from which you came?
Sitting by the clay BBQ pit and cooking and singing.
Was there a specific moment that compelled you to start writing cookbooks and doing food tv? If so please share the details.
I was giving Indian cooking classes that focused on how to cook healthy Indian food with only few spices and in less than 25 minutes. People wanted a cookbook, so I wrote Everyday Indian, which is a National Best Seller.
Tell me more about The Spice Goddess?
The show is focused on how to cook authentic village food by using aromatic spices.
Do your kids share your enthusiasm for food?
My 16 year old daughter has no desire in cooking but she loves food and has an amazing palate, but my son absolutely loves cooking in the kitchen.
If there was any other job you could do what would it be?
I already do, I am a teacher in a high school and design programs for students who have Autism and learning disabilities.
