One of Hot From The Kettle's favorites, Francesco Palmieri, chef and owner of The Orange Squirrel, will be a contestant on the premiere episode of the Food Network’s new show, Cutthroat Kitchen, hosted by Alton Brown. The debut episode will air on Sunday, August 11 at 10 pm ET, immediately following Food Network Star Finale at 9pm ET/PT.
Read MoreMiss This? Francesco Palmieri of The Orange Squirrel on CBS 2 New York
Chef Francesco PalmieriGood friend of Hot From The Kettle, and featured chef of the Montclair Food and Wine Festival Francesco Palmieri of Bloomfield's Orange Squirrel was on CBS 2 New York this morning sharing what is sure to be a favourite recipe : King Salmon Pinwheels.
As a part of the local station's Superfood Series, Chef Palmieri included Salmon as the featured superfood, and added Spinach, Garlic and Pomegranates. (who ever knew that eating good could taste so good!) The salmon pinwheels are served over a spinach cream and dressed with wilted spinach. (I'm kvelling, I'm already seeing the opportunity to turn that spinach cream into a creamy spinach soup, as well as a vegan soup, but that's a later post for Meatless Monday, let's get back to the recipes!
King Salmon Pinwheels (Serves 4)
Inaugural Montclair Fall Food Classic to Benefit The Salvation Army
As part of the nationwide Food Day celebration, Friday October 26th will mark the inaugural Montclair Fall Food Classic to benefit The Salvation Army hot meal program at the Citadel in Montclair.
A seasonal light lunch will be served from a menu devised by two of NJ's finest restaurants—the Orange Squirrel and Osteria Giotto—with ingredients generously donated by Kings Food Markets as part of their Act Against Hunger initiative.
Lunching At: The Orange Squirrel in Bloomfield
There are Men Who Dine, and there are Ladies Who Lunch. The recent advent of the full-school-day has propelled me into the latter category.
If you’re looking to lunch, there are a considerable number of options in our area. Most recently, I traveled slightly beyond Montclair, into Bloomfield, to no other than Francesco Palmieri’s acclaimed The Orange Squirrel, for a most indulgent lunch.
Tuesday Boozeday: Cocktails and Dinner at The Orange Squirrel
Photo Credit: Mano A VinoFriday evening, Nell and I wanted a place with a bar, good cocktails and small plates. The Orange Squirrel, where I've not been in a while, came right to mind. Their perfect little bar was quiet at 6:30 on this summer Friday night, though the dining room and bar was filled by the time we left. We had a great evening. Starting off with these great cocktails.In The Garden with Francesco Palmieri
Chef Francesco Palmieri and Melody KettleCheck out this video from Francesco Palmieri's family garden!
Visit the gallery for beautiful foliage pics!