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Chef Jeff Fournier

A Look Inside Fournier's Flavorful Kitchen at 51 Lincoln

Jeff Fournier always knew he wanted to open his own restaurant but the creative chef also realized he would have to travel to other countries to learn new cultures and eventually showcase his true talent. Today, Fournier owns 51 Lincoln in Newton and Citrio, a catering and gourmet food shop across the street. Jeff Fournier comes from a French and Armenian background, which has influenced his cooking techniques. "My grandfather came from Turkey so I really had a lot of Armenian influence," he said. "He taught my grandmother Armenian dishes with lots of ....For more information

Restaurant Reviews

Armani's Restaurant

Cooking up Fabulous Flavors in Tampa Bay

Often voted the area's "most romantic" restaurant for its fancy food offerings and gorgeous views of Tampa Bay, Armani's completed a $1 million renovation earlier this year, including a tweaking of its Northern Italian menu. "We decided to lower some prices while still providing high quality meals in a beautiful setting." said Executive Chef Sven J. Ullrich. "We wanted guests to come here every day, not just to celebrate special occasions," he added. Located on the 14th floor (the top) of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, the AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant specializes ....For more information

Candleworks Restaurant

Lights Up The Dining Scene

The Candleworks Restaurant has long been a staple of fine dining in New Bedford, Massachusetts, but with a Chef/Owner who is committed to providing an outstanding experience, the restaurant has only gotten better. "I have been working here for eight years and have been the owner for about one year and a half," says Jared Morgado, who works as both the Executive Chef and owner of the restaurant. "We used to focus our menu on northern Italian cuisine but are now looking to make it more international to expand the variety of what we offer to our customers." ....For more information

From Familiar to Exotic

Gastronomic Fantasies!

Ice cream, burgers, pizza, eggs_these foods seem pretty ordinary, right? But with a certain expertise and some ambrosial embellishments, they can inspire gastronomic fantasies. Consider the Golden Opulence Sundae, not your average cool treat. You will find this eye-popping edible sculpture at Serendipity 3, a New York restaurant known for is legendary celebrity scene. And what makes this shimmery concoction, which costs $1,000, so special that some couples become engaged while sharing it? "Its coated with 23k edible gold leaf, and many of the ingredients must be flowing in." said a spokesman. "Thee sugar flower alone takes eight hours to make"...For more information

Chef Jamie Mammano

For many years,French, Mediterranean and Tuscan fare have been the norm for Chef Jamie Mammano, so when he decided to embark on a venture involving a steakhouse, he knew this new territory would also share familiar roots. The restaurant formerly known as The Federalist , has underwent a massive facelift and reinvented itself as Moo, one of the hottest steakhouses in downtown Boston. "My partner and I loved the name and thought it was very unique," Mammano said. "It's definitely a name people ....

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Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

Technicolor swirls of fish drift by as you sip a champagne cocktail. Mushroom-like rays and other intriguing species of reef fauna flutter past your shoulder. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, fifteen feet below the Indian Ocean's waves, offers everchanging waterscapes for diners. "Our guests always comment on being blown away by the color, clarity, and beauty of the underwater world in the Maldives." said Carsten Schieck, general manager of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, "so it seemed the perfect idea to build a restaurant where diners can experience fine cuisine and take time to enjoy the views__without ever getting their feet wet."....For more information

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