Dining

By Mellisa Larsen

Photography by Cori Roberts

Like cupcakes before them, the Valley is, well, nuts about doughnuts. Spots have sprouted throughout the Valley within the last year, all producing innovative and, most importantly, mouthwatering favors. Many are thinking outside the box—or ring—as some of the newest local doughnut makers are churning out varieties like chocolate-rose-pistachio and spicy Thai coconut that are making sweet teeth swoon. Read on to get to know a few of our...

“Farm to table” is all the rage these days. For example, here in the foothills we have Quiessence, and the JW Marriott spa has decided to cash in on the trend as well.  

photo courtesy: Long Island CVB

New York: dream or reality?

Both, of course, especially for those who have enjoyed its multifarious culinary excellences.

Every block is a new experience, a new world, a celebration as much of diverse food as the ethnic diversity of America. Each of the five boroughs is a food adventure as is Long Island, from the bridges and tunnels out of the city to the fabulous Hamptons.

Of course Manhattan, originally the home of the Lenape Native Americans before Verrazano and succeeding ships arrived, has you-name-it everything: French...

Scottsdale native and professional chef Matthew Grunwald knows a thing or two about cooking. Starting June 7, the 22-year-old will compete on Food Network Star as the show’s youngest ever contestant, where he’ll simmer, slice and sauté to the death against 12 other finalists – some twice his age. And although he’s hungry for the win, Grunewald is adamant that it will always be about the food. “It’s a catalyst for bringing people together,” he says passionately...