World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2018

June 19, 2018 by
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  The 2018 list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants was just published. Unfortunately for Dominique Crenn, the prediction that her restaurant would be among this select group did not come true, as Atelier Crenn was shut out of the rankings entirely after debuting at number 83 last year. Last year's number one restaurant, Daniel Humm and Will Guidara's Eleven Madison Park, fell… read more

Vegan 100 and Green Burgers Promotion

June 19, 2018 by
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Today, I have two books to share with you. One is strictly vegan and the other is vegetarian. Both, however, are beautiful and filled with recipes that vegetarians and carnivores alike will love. I am neither a vegan or a vegetarian but I find myself leaning toward more vegetarian options lately. When I worked in Manhattan, one of my favorite… read more

Can you ever really replicate a restaurant dish?

June 18, 2018 by
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If you have ever eaten at a restaurant and loved it, were thrilled when the restaurant published a cookbook, but struggled to replicate the dishes you admired, this Grub Street article by Rachel Sugar is made for you. Sugar attempts to make the Superiority Burger from the eponymously named cookbook.  Her recounting of the struggle to replicate a real Superiority Burger… read more

Bake for Syria

June 18, 2018 by
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#Bake for SYRIA by Lily Vanilli is a double whammy of a cookbook. Not only is it strikingly beautiful and filled with innovative and showstopping recipes, its purpose is to help others. ##Bake for SYRIA follows in step behind #Cook for SYRIA and #Soup for SYRIA in their mission to raise money for relief efforts in Syria.  Contributors to this title include: Anna Jones, Bill… read more

A.A. Gill on last meals

June 17, 2018 by
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If you are a food critic or writer, almost inevitably someone will ask you what your "last meal" would be. Beloved British writer A.A. Gill was no exception. Over a decade ago, he wrote a column for Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine on the subject. They have recently republished the article, which is part of a new collection of the late writer's… read more

World’s 50 Best Restaurants to be announced next week, 51-100 out now

June 16, 2018 by
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Next week the annual list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants will be unveiled. This week we got to learn about the runners-up, the restaurants ranked from 51-100. The list contains restaurants on the move, either new restaurants working their way up the rankings, or older establishments formerly in the top 50 that have since lost their luster.  One restaurant… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

June 16, 2018 by
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EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our latest feature, EYB Book Preview, allows you to view an extract from a… read more

A flea market cookbook sparks a restaurant’s revival

June 16, 2018 by
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  Cookbooks might not be able to change the world, but they definitely can have a tremendous impact locally. A story on Atlas Obscura brilliantly demonstrates this possibility - the owners of a failing restaurant in Tbilisi, Georgia stumble on a tattered old cookbook at a flea market, which proves to contain a winning formula for reinvigorating their establishment into… read more

One Bottle Cocktails and Food52 Any Night Grilling

June 14, 2018 by
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Here in the States we are entering the sultry season of outdoor parties. Summer begs for grilling and cocktails (or what I love to do during summer - air conditioning, cocktails and complaining about the heat). Today, I have two books that will guide you through summer and year-round entertaining with grilling inspiration and cocktail perfection. Food52 Any Night Grilling:… read more

This startup aims to help cancer patients enjoy food again

June 14, 2018 by
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  If you have had chemotherapy or know someone who has, you understand that one of the side effects of the treatment can be a significantly diminished sense of taste. This side effect reduces the enjoyment of eating and is a continuing struggle for those who love food. Caretakers, too, are disheartened by being unable to fix foods for their… read more

Gabrielle Hamilton plans to run The Spotted Pig

June 13, 2018 by
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Say what you will about the New York restaurant scene, but you will never make the argument that it is boring. Today's surprise food news out of NYC comes from Prune owner Gabrielle Hamilton, who announced that she is going to partner with Ken Friedman to become co-owner of The Spotted Pig.  Hamilton said that she and her wife, Ashley… read more

What to look for this Cookbooktober 2018

June 13, 2018 by
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Besides my family, cookbooks are my life. My days are filled with reviewing, reading, cooking from, and thinking about cookbooks. I'm sure many of you can relate. If I am not paging through a book, I'm researching what the future holds for cookbook devotees. My 2018 Preview Post is an extensive compilation of cookbook releases by month. If a book… read more

‘An Evening with Nigella’ tour begins this fall

June 12, 2018 by
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It's difficult to believe, but September marks the 20th anniversary of Nigella Lawson's ground-breaking debut cookbook, How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food. Since then, the witty and talented Lawson has inspired an entire generation of cooks with her engaging, conversational writing style and no-fuss approach to cooking. What can you do to top a string of… read more

This restaurant serves more than just food

June 11, 2018 by
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  Refettorio Paris is a restaurant located in its namesake city that is staffed by some of the world's greatest chefs. You likely won't ever be able to eat there, but that is not a bad thing. The restaurant, like similar venues in London, Rio and Milan, is part of Massimo Bottura's Food for Soul initiative, a group of soup kitchens… read more

The L. A. Cookbook

June 11, 2018 by
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The L.A. Cookbook: Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bakeries, and Bars in Los Angeles by Alison Clare Steingold is the ultimate West Coast food lover's dream.  Beautiful photography and profiles of all THE places to be are complemented by the shared recipes from those locales. The "Fried chicken sandwich, spicy B&B pickle slaw, rooster aioli" from Son of a Gun,… read more

Ruby Tandoh quits food column due to “toxic” food culture

June 10, 2018 by
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As a contestant and finalist on Great British Bake Off at age 20, Ruby Tandoh impressed the judges and the fans watching the show alike. She is the author of three well-regarded books, and began writing a weekly food column for The Guardian. She surprised fans last week by announcing in a series of tweets that she was quitting her… read more

Feasting by Amanda Ruben

June 9, 2018 by
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Amanda Ruben is the founder and owner of Miss Ruben, a New York-inspired deli and cafe in suburban Ripponlea Village, in the heart of Melbourne's Jewish community. She is the daughter of Jewish parents and grew up in the various kitchens of her mother, Tamara, who ran a series of food businesses in Melbourne. It seems natural for her to… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

June 9, 2018 by
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EYB wants to make your cooking life easier. Our main focus has always been indexing cookbooks and magazines so you can efficiently search your own collection instead of paging through individual indexes. We also aim to keep members up to date on the best new titles being published. Our latest feature, EYB Book Preview, allows you to view an extract from a… read more

Flatbread – Anni Daulter

June 9, 2018 by
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Flatbread: Toppings, Dips, and Drizzles by Anni Daulter, author of Bites on Boards and other titles, takes a fresh approach to the humble flatbread in her latest release. Here, she serves up a collection of recipes, including various types of flatbreads, that tempt the taste buds with dips, drizzles, and creative toppings to make appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Artichoke and… read more

Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61

June 8, 2018 by
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The culinary world is reeling this morning after reports that chef, author, and television star Anthony Bourdain has died of an apparent suicide. Bourdain, 61, was in Paris filming an episode of his CNN television series 'Parts Unknown'. In a statement, CNN said "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. His love… read more

June 2018 Cookbook Highlights and new EYB Book Previews

June 7, 2018 by
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Cookbook lovers have a few moments to breathe and build more bookshelves before August ushers in another wave of cookbook titles. That doesn't mean we don't have great books coming out this month - just a far less number.  I am working on promotions for many of these titles so please check back. While you are here make sure you… read more

The untold story of the woman behind Duke’s mayonnaise

June 7, 2018 by
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  Mayonnaise is an important staple in southern US food culture, and one brand stands above the rest - Duke's Mayonnaise. This iconic condiment can be found everywhere from home refrigerators to the walk-ins of the South's best restaurants. While everyone knows and loves Duke's, few people know the interesting tale of its creation. NPR's The Salt bring us the… read more

Vanilla is now as expensive as silver

June 6, 2018 by
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  About a year ago, we reported on a surge in vanilla prices due to a combination of poor weather and lack of farming capacity. Twelve months later the surge shows no sign of abating, with the price of vanilla by weight now almost equal to that of silver. The high prices are forcing suppliers to confront the situation in… read more

Lickerland by Jason Licker

June 5, 2018 by
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It's pastry genius two-fer week. Yesterday, I wrote and shared a promotion on Will Goldfarb's Room for Dessert and today I am highlighting the equally brilliant Jason Licker's Lickerland: Asian-Accented Desserts. Jason self-published Lickerland in 2016 and has been the recipient of well-deserved accolades. Recently, he was nominated for three awards at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards (he came in second) and in… read more

ABC debuts a new cooking show

June 5, 2018 by
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ABC has a new cooking show in the works, and while it does not feature any of The Chew's cast, it might help console fans of the soon-to-be-departed show. The new program is new reality-style cooking competition called Family Food Fight, and it will be hosted by celebrity cook Ayesha Curry.  Curry is hot property right now, recently inking a cookware… read more
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