The Trump Administrations latest deregulation: The Cherry Pie ?!? By Chef Vincent Tropepe The Trump administration has taken steps to roll back some pretty high-profile rules. You might have heard of its moves to eliminate the ban on drilling for oil on public land, or maybe anti-fracking rules, or the […]
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By Chef Vincent Tropepe Fans, rejoice. McDonald’s is finally bringing back the McRib this December 2. The fast food chain will be making the popular sandwich available at all of its 14,400 restaurants stateside for the first time in nearly a decade. In previous years, the McRib was only available at select […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe When people think of Philadelphia and the Philly Cheesesteak they automatically think of Geno’s or Pat’s, as they are long time Philly cheesesteak competitors within walking distance of each other. To some Tony Luke’s is another cheesesteak icon. If you are a Philadelphia resident, it is […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Whether it’s as a drink or in a treat, hot chocolate is a staple of the holiday season. Auntie Anne’s has its own take on the sip with the Hot Chocolate Frost. Just a heads up: It’s not hot. The frosty drink is made up of frozen hot chocolate that’s topped […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Decorating the Christmas tree just got a little better for this year because Costco is back with another impressive buy that booze lovers will be running to grab. Though the mini hot chocolate to go ornaments became fan favorites when spotted, the beloved wholesale chain has a new […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe I have been to Jersey City, many times and for a period of time I used to live there and I miss it dearly. It’s the reason why I visit frequently. For some time now I have heard of a cookie place called “Bang Cookies”. On […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Babka was developed in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe in the early 19th century. Extra challah dough was rolled up with fruit jams, cinnamon and soft spreadable cheese and baked as a loaf alongside the challah. Chocolate was not originally used as a variety because […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Detroit style pizza was developed in 1946 at a food service establishment called Buddy’s Rendezvous and was owned by Gus and Anna Guerra. Sources disagree whether the original Sicilian style recipe was based off of Anna’s mother’s recipe for sfincione. Sfincione is the Italian phrase for […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Caffe Reggio opened it’s doors in 1927, where it still stands today at 119 MacDougal Street in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. The Italian cappuccino was introduced to America by the founder of Caffe Reggio a man by the name of Domenico Parisi, in […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup granny smith apple and/or delicious red apple cut into cubes 2 tablespoons lime juice 3-4 mint leaves, torn 1 1/2 ounces white rum 1/2 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ice club soda lime wheels and mint springs for garnish Instructions Place mint leaves, sugar and […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Torres Selecta is a company like many who started with humble beginnings. In 1969, Manuel Torres and his wife Angeles Medel opened a potato chip stand in Premia De Mar. The important foundation they set there has led Torres Selecta into the path they walk down […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Trader Joe’s, the beloved grocer that has a colt following has their own line of food products in many different food categories. As I was looking through the frozen food section I saw what they call a “Cheese Greek Spiral”being a chef that as cooked the most […]
Review of Etcetera Etcetera Restaurant By Chef Vincent Tropepe Throughout the year thousands of people across the globe set their cites on visiting Italy to experience the very best of food, music, art and the many other elements of Italian culture. But this year was a little different. As COVID-19 dominated […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe As a chef, business owner and obvious foodie and now the Senior Food Writer and Editor in Chief for CulinaryNewsWorld.com, I wanted to highlight the people who are the backbone of America’s economy – the small business owner. Anita Skrocki has a deep rooted love for […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe While the Impossible Burger has become increasingly available at both fast food restaurants and similar meat replacement products in high end eateries for Burger King, the Impossible Whopper may have built up hype, but failed to elevate the chain’s same-store-sale growth as […]
By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: @chefvtropepe Yields: 36 Cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup oil (canola or vegetable) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon milk […]
Review of Yonah Schimmel Knish By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe In 1890, Yonah Schimmel a Romanian immigrant used a pushcart to start his knish bakery. As business grew, Yonah and his cousin Joseph Berger rented a small storefront on Houston Street. When Yonah left the business a few years […]
Review Of: Tortaria By: Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe The torta has a pretty confusing history. Some say it originated during the French occupation of Mexico in the 1860’s. Some sources say that bakers in Mexico took inspiration from the French baguette and made smaller loaves called bolillo and teller, which were […]
Review of John’s Famous Deli of Staten Island, NY vs. Fiore’s House of Quality of Hoboken, NJ By Chef Vincent Tropepe Instagram: cheftropepe I am hoping that this article doe not evolve into a real battle by any means. Both John’s Famous Deli of Staten Island, New York and Fiore’s […]
Review: How Nathan’s Famous Evolved & Their Bright Future As They Embark On Another Decade By Chef Vincent Tropepe Not very many restaurants gain the title of “food institution” or have the word “iconic” associated with them and what they serve, but there is no place on earth then […]