Akira Back

Posted on 01. Thu, 2010 by grace in Chefs, Korean, Las Vegas, Restaurants

Akira Back Executive Chef, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant and Lounge at the Bellagio Las Vegas A Korean native and former professional snowboarder who was raised in Colorado, Chef Akira Back brings his sense of adventure and boundless creativity into the kitchen at Yellowtail, which opened in summer 2008 at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Resort & Casino. Back’s menu embodies classic Japanese cuisine, which features innovative creativity utilizing fresh ingredients from the world’s top purveyors. As a result, Chef Back was awarded the title of “Rising Star” by Restaurant Hospitality in October 2008. In addition, he had the distinguished honor of hosting a multi-course dinner at the prestigious James Beard House in December 2008 and March 2010. Back spent his early years as [...]

Jehangir Mehta

Posted on 01. Tue, 2010 by grace in Chefs, Restaurants

Graffiti Food & Wine Bar 224 East 10th Street New York, NY 10002 212-464-7743 He’s a creative genius, one of the hardest working men in the food biz, eloquent and also truly a nice guy. A visit to his restaurant Graffiti will confirm it all. Chef Jehangir Mehta opened Graffiti in the East Village of New York City in 2007 after being highly acclaimed at New York City restaurants including Aix, Compass, and Jean-Georges. It all started when, much to the amusement of his family’s maids and cooks, Mumbai-born Jehangir took an interest in the goings-on of the kitchen. After he voiced a desire to pursue a career in the culinary arts, Jehangir’s family put their full support behind him [...]

Sauteed Shiitake Mushrooms

Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Restaurants, Vegetable/Tofu