Chef Works had the pleasure of getting to meet Alessandra and her family face-to-face at the 2013 New York Food and Wine Festival. This blossoming young chef has taken the world by storm and Chef Works had the privilege to make her on-stage chef coat while demonstrating with Guy Fieri (seen below). While getting toFIND OUT MORE |

When it comes to starting a restaurant there are a few different things that every beginner needs to know. There are plenty of specialty tools out there but not all are useful across the board. There are a few different tools that are a necessity for every restaurant needs to get off to a runningFIND OUT MORE |

With an estimated 15 million Americans – including one in 13 children – suffering from food allergies, it’s clear that every chef and restaurant needs to consider a protocol to accommodate guests’ special needs. And with an estimated 20 percent of those allergy sufferers avoiding eating out at all, it’s about more than just safety;FIND OUT MORE |

Living in a global society means that customers are regularly exposed to a wide variety of flavors and textures. Whether it is developing an appetite for curry or for borscht, restaurant patrons are increasingly enjoying a variety of new tastes. Adding some international flair to a restaurant menu can be a fantastic way to reachFIND OUT MORE |

Chef Works is proud to introduce the Urban Collection, a new line of working apparel that makes stylish fashion and reliable function an option for culinary purveyors of all kinds. Inspired by the scenes that play out every day in cafés, kitchens, and dining rooms around the world, the Urban Collection provides a new opportunityFIND OUT MORE |

Sustainability is quickly becoming a popular trend with foodies and customers across the country, and it can be an excellent strategy for a commercial kitchen. From an ethical standpoint, it will help the restaurant reduce their environmental footprint, while from an accounting standpoint, it can help businesses save money. From a marketing perspective, customers doFIND OUT MORE |

What basic items does your kitchen need? Is your culinary collection missing some of the most essential knives? Learn the difference between all the chef knives you might use to prepare a meal — and find out how each can improve your culinary life. Click on the image below to see a larger view: WhenFIND OUT MORE |

A beautiful plate of pasta brings everyone to the dining table. The quality and texture of fresh pasta is delicious and makes even the most humble of ingredients taste like a gourmet meal. The Pasta Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs Place the flour in a heap on a clean work surface andFIND OUT MORE |

Cocoa powder may not be traditionally used to cook savory dishes, but I love to use it in my rubs and seasoning blends. Combined with cardamom and smoked paprika, it lends not only a gorgeous color to the chicken but also an amazing flavor. I’m sure you’ve heard all about chocolate being considered an aphrodisiac,FIND OUT MORE |

If you’ve ever had trouble with tough, dry meat, then you know that cooking meat can sometimes be a challenge. Knowing cooking techniques and meat cuts will help in the process, keeping your meat moist and tender for each meal. Selecting the Cut It’s all about location. The wrong cut with the wrong cooking methodFIND OUT MORE |