Gourmet Regionale
By Voyage.tv
To listen to an audio podcast, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts.
Podcast Description
Monday in Milan. Tuesday in Tunisia. Voyage.tv video crews are all over the world on any given day, running and gunning, capturing the inside perspective in stunning High Definition. From the rainforests of Puerto Rico to the Las Vegas Strip, Voyage.tv takes you On Location into the world's most exciting destinations. The Gourmet Regionale takes you to a collection of the world's best places to eat. We continue to add to the series so check back in often or subscribe. Enjoy!
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoEpisode 6: Dinner in The Sky - Las Vegas - Voyage.tv | When it comes to Las Vegas dining the sky’s the limit, literally. Dinner in the Sky offers an extreme dining experience by suspending its hungry patrons more than 160 feet above ground. Diners are seated around a large table and safely secured in their seats before a crane lifts the dining platform up into the air for a stunning panoramic view of The Las Vegas Strip and surrounding desert. Before liftoff, guests can mingle in the Sky Lounge, sip Champagne and nibble on some hors d’oeuvres. Diners have the option to book a table for a group or join one of the regularly scheduled “flights,” which are listed on the Web site. The Menu: A choice of two entrées includes the Take It to the Top, filet medallions with bordelaise sauce sautéed in mushrooms, or the Sky Chicken, a baked chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, artichokes and gorgonzola cheese. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Desserts and hors d’oeuvres are chef’s choice and promise a tasty beginning and end to your meal. The Must-Have: The red carpet VIP reception includes a drink and a photo that shows you looking like a celebrity about to hop on your private magic carpet ride for dinner. For extra pampering and a mere $20, you can arrange for hotel pick-up and drop-off. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoEpisode 5: Tuscan Market - New York - Voyage.tv | Everyone knows that New York is a melting pot; people from all over the world have brought unique aspects of their homelands to the city, as seen in fashion, design, cultural events, language and heritage. The best part about all this influence, however, is the food! From Chinatown to Curry Hill, New York restaurants offer flavors and cuisines from around the world. Those who want a taste of rustic Italy, and also an authentic lifestyle experience to accompany it, need look no further than Salumeria Rosi on the Upper West Side. It was opened in 2008 by the Rosi family, who for the past 30 plus years have owned and operated Panacotto in Parma, a company producing artisanal quality cured meats. Partnering with chef Cesare Casella, they created this specialty foods shop and tiny restaurant that brings the delicious meats, cheeses and accompaniments of old-world Italy right to the heart of the city. Done in rich wood tones, the relaxed dining room evokes the ambience of a contemporary Osteria. Small plates like Costina (spicy Tuscan spare ribs) and Acciughe Marinate (marinated anchovies) are accompanied by a robust Italian wine list. But, the best way to indulge at Salumeri Rossi, is just as the Italians would: at the meat counter. Proscuitto, pancetta, sausages, salami, speck, mortadella --- if you can pronounce it (or even if you can’t), you’ll be able to try it here and take it home. The knowledgeable and jovial counter staff complete the experience, sharing tastes of the offerings and tidbits of advice. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoEpisode 9: Aureole - Las Vegas - Voyage.tv | Central to Charlie Palmer’s Vegas outpost of his famed New York City restaurant is a 14-foot-tall Plexiglas and steel enclosed tower housing all the bottles found on the menu’s wine list. Inspired by a scene from the movie Mission: Impossible, designated “wine angels” in harnesses zoom up and down the lofty wine rack with Cirque du Soleil–style drama. This futuristic vision is enhanced by soft floral arrangements, swan motif and a burgundy and gold color scheme that exudes regalia and dignity. Located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Aureole brings Las Vegas dining to new heights. The Menu: The theatrics of Aureole extend to its cuisine. Focused on seasonal ingredients, the dishes are composed using fine French cooking techniques that showcase comforting American flavors. Try the sea scallop sandwiches in a crisp potato crust, or the wood-grilled filet mignon in a cabernet reduction. For a real sampler of Palmer’s talents, hit the main dining room and order the prix fixe tasting menu. For something even more special, request the Swan Court, where live swans swim in a pool around you. The Must-Have: Offering nearly double the options found at most restaurants, the dessert menu barely does justice to Palmer’s idiosyncratically presented sweet treats, which will be the crowning glory of an unforgettable meal. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoEpisode 10 : Harbour Lights - New York - Voyage.tv | The spelling may be British, but this New York restaurant on the waterfront in picturesque South Street Seaport is unmistakably American. The dining room extends out over the East River, offering glittering views of the Brooklyn Bridge, and New York City’s iconic skyline. This is an ideal spot for private parties, receptions and romantic evenings for two. It’s really all about the vistas here (the clientele is mostly tourists who wind up here after a day shopping on seaport) and Harbour Lights is one of the few restaurants in the city that affords such a breathtaking postcard-worthy backdrop. The Menu: First courses focus on seafood, with a raw bar that offers fresh, sea-salty oysters and meaty shrimp, among others. After that, your biggest challenge is choosing which direction to go: monkfish fricassee or the pasta special like lobster Ravioli? Soy and honey-grilled tuna steak or pan-roasted pork chops? And the sides, which include buttermilk whipped potatoes and garlic and herb roasted risotto, make deciding especially difficult. The Must-Have: At this restaurant, the absolute must-have is not a particular dish, but a particular table. Dining out on the deck with panoramic vistas makes a filet and lobster tail surf-and-turf even more enjoyable, or a shared dish of Seafood Royal (clams, oysters, shrimp, lobster, smoked salmon and tuna tartar) all the more romantic. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoEpisode 3: Mas - New York - Voyage.tv | Tucked on a winding side street reminiscent of a European city is Mas (farmhouse), a West Village gem distinguished by floor-to-ceiling windows framed by old oak boards. Inside, a warm dining room, which calls to mind a French country home, beckons with sophisticated leather banquettes, white linen tablecloths and handstitched pillows. Owned and operated by James Beard award–winning chef Galen Zamarra, the cuisine at Mas is based on one of his steadfast beliefs: Eat local, eat in season, and you’ll end up eating some of the best meals of your life. The Menu: Zamarra’s menu “follows nature’s lead,” changing daily according to what is harvest-fresh each season. The cuisine is defined as New American with a French influence, and draws its fresh ingredients from several local farms and gardens located outside the city. Dainty amuse-bouches set the tone for excellence, and appetizers such as house smoked duck breast with caramelized apples, braised endive and pickled figs layer succulent flavors without overpowering. Entrees include hearty fowl, fresh fish, prime meats and the freshest of vegetables. Top off the meal with a rich cheese plate or inventive and tasty desserts such as the olive oil cake with pine nut emulsion. Ice cream, in flavors such as nectarine, concord grape and blueberry cream cheese, are particularly unique and satisfying. The Must-Have: Each dish is built on Zamarra’s idea that with great ingredients comes great food, and a changing daily menu ensures that both remain true. Roasted Hudson Valley squab, lobster poached in butter and steamed zucchini blossoms filled with grilled corn and ricotta are just some of the delicacies you can expect on a single night. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoEpisode 12: The Waterlot Inn - Bermuda - Voyage.tv | Serving up Bermudan food since the late 1600s, this waterfront inn, which once stored sailors’ bounty in its basement, is now home to an award-winning steak house. Three nautical-themed dining rooms, complete with exposed wood beams, Windsor chairs and oil paintings of clipper ships, give you that captain’s quarters feel. A Colonial staircase leads to an upstairs cocktail area, where a classical pianist churns out Chopin. An outdoor terrace and gardens, which feature sweeping views of Jews Bay, are the perfect spots to sip on a Dark n Stormy or enjoy a cigar procured from the inn’s impressive cigar selection. The Menu: Carnivores will rejoice at the choice of steak dishes, including peppercorn crusted filet drizzled with cognac peppercorn sauce; a 20-ounce Kings Cut prime rib; and an 8-ounce filet served with creamy mushroom ragout. For delectable beef-free options, try the slow-roasted giant lobster tail or jumbo sea scallops wrapped in apple cider-cured bacon and served with spiced pear chutney. The consistently delicious and well-executed food has earned Waterlot Inn the 4-Diamond AAA award every year since 1989. The Must-Have: Can’t decide between the island’s seafood offerings and prime steaks? Share the Surf and Turf Seafood Skewer for Two, a towering plate piled high with lobster, beef tenderloin, scallops and shrimp and served with Choron sauce. Finish the night off with a decadent dessert, like strawberry flambé served tableside. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoEpisode 2: Bellefield Great House - Montego Bay - Voyage.tv | Take a walk around the Bellefield Great House in Montego Bay, Jamaica, a luxurious destination for all types of special events. Dining and entertaining was just as important in 18th century as it is today, and at this historic plantation you can explore the culinary culture of days gone by. The property boasts organic fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, and a functioning jerk pit where some of the island’s best-loved flavors are concocted. The back lawn and beautiful 200-year-old Guango tree is a fairy-tale setting for elaborate weddings, private banquets and even corporate events. Michell Rouseau, Bellefield’s caterer and event planner, prepares traditional Jamaican dishes, adding a contemporary style to native Caribbean cuisine. For one popular dish, the national fruit, ackee, customarily used as the centerpiece of a breakfast dish, is tossed with garlic, scallions and tomatoes (and a bit of nouvelle flair) to create a creamy pasta dish. Fresh mahi mahi fillets are marinated in lime juice, ginger, thyme and orange zest, steamed to perfection and served alongside breadfruit roasted on an open flame. This simple, savory and modern meal is best washed down with peeled ortaniques (Jamaican oranges). | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoEpisode 8: SeaHorse Grill - Bermuda - Voyage.tv | The Seahorse Grill at Elbow Beach Hotel epitomizes clean, casual Bermudian gentility. A neutral color scheme, high ceilings, rattan seating and stone walls allow the cuisine to take center stage at this Bermuda restaurant; the salty ocean breezes wafting through the dining room hint at the fresh seafood creations to come. On lovely starry nights, opt for an ocean view on the terrace. The Menu: Simplicity and freshness earned the Seahorse Grill the 2008 People’s Choice Award. Uncomplicated yet sophisticated Bermudan seafood dishes are enlivened with global flavors, thanks to chef Tomasz Tabor. The frequently changing menu incorporates the freshest ingredients, offering delicacies such as pan-seared yellowtail snapper with butternut squash two ways, Black Mission figs, baby spinach and port wine au jus; and tiger prawns with garlic butter, dukkah spice, apricots and couscous. A custom grilled entrée menu offers meat, lobster, salmon or wahoo with a choice of side dishes and sauce. The Must-Have: Although the fresh Bermuda fish is always sure to please, the dry-aged Angus beef has also garnered a fair amount of attention. A tasting menu offers more delectable items, such as blackened strip loin; foie gras au torchon with cognac cherries and chocolate brioche; and to top it all off, a milkshake and doughnuts. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoEpisode 11: The Point Restaurant - Bermuda - Voyage.tv | The Point Restaurant and Terrace, situated in the Tucker’s Point Hotel, is the epitome of fine dining with a menu and atmosphere meant to exude the old-world charm of Bermuda’s halcyon days. The 80-foot nautical-themed murals that wind around the walls of the 92-seat dining room will certainly be a topic of conversation. The murals, which depict historic clippers and whaling ships in ports across the world in the late 1800s, once hung in Manhattan’s PanAm building. Tables are beautifully laid with bone china, white linens and a single candle, while upholstered chairs are plush and comfortable. The terrace overlooking Harrington Bay is equipped with two fireplaces to keep you warm on sea-breezy nights and is the perfect spot for post-dinner cocktails and cigars. Wine aficionados will weep with envy when stepping foot into the Wine Room, where 3,000 bottles of vintage wines line the walls, wood floor to brick ceiling. The Menu: At the helm of the kitchen is chef Serge Bottelli, who brings sophistication and innovation to the French-global cuisine. Rabbit and white bean stew with pappardelle; pine nut-and-chanterelle-stuffed chicken breast; and the porcini mushroom-encrusted sea bass are some of the standouts. Bottelli’s mushroom-decorated dishes are deftly paired with tantalizing sides, such as ragout of young leeks with carrot reduction and spring succotash with truffle au jus. The Chef’s Table option, where guests can dine in the kitchen and are served a customized tasting menu by the chef himself, is a special treat for particularly serious gourmands. The Must-Have: The Land or Sea four- or five-course tasting menus come highly recommended. While the offerings change frequently, past highlights have included a tuna tartar Vietnamese roll starter with curried avocado and shiso cress; a rock lobster in sugar cane skewer with tomato relish and vin cotto reduction; and a charcoal grilled balsamic-and-herb-marinated Australian lamb loin. Don’t forget to cap off the night with the delectable chocolate soufflé. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoEpisode 4: Savor Old San Juan - Puerto Rico - Voyage.tv | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is not only rich in history but also in cuisine. Boasting food from all over the world in its many gourmet restaurants, get a taste for this eclectic blend of international fare and meet chefs from the area’s best fine-dining venues. Hector Crespo, chef at Aquaviva Restaurant, shares his passion for the only seafood spot in all of Old San Juan, where unique dishes of raw and fresh seafood are the specialty. Chef at the Dragon Fly Restaurant, Anna Maria Antoinette, brings Latin/ Asian fusion to Puerto Rico, while Pedro L. Parilla, sous chef at Toro Salao, imparts the tastes of Spain into Caribbean plates. Server Carmen Delem talks about Parrot Club Restaurant’s blending of Puerto Rican fare with Cuban, Dominican, Peruvian, South American and Spanish cuisines. Delem whips up the restaurant’s famous mojito, a blend of mint leaves, sugar, rum, fresh-squeezed lime juice and a splash of club soda. At Restaurant 311, executive chef Christophe Gordain incorporate’s local ingredients like tropical fruits and root vegetables into his native French cuisine. Using French techniques, he's created lighter fare reminiscent of that served in the south of France. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoEpisode 1: Hotel Griffou - New York - Voyage.tv | Contrary to what the name may suggest, Hotel Griffou is not an overnight dwelling, but a secluded speak-easy style restaurant tucked away in Manhattan's West Village. Acclaimed restaurateurs Larry Poston (of Pastis and The Waverly Inn) and Jonny Swet (of Balthazar and Freemans) are the team to thank for this 19th-century Boarding house turned 21st-century nightspot. These connoisseurs-of-the-scene have drawn a chic clientele of celebrities and couples to the latest downtown hangout. Intimate meals and rave-worthy signature drinks are served in distinctly designed dining rooms: the elegant yet cozy Salon is warmed by a glowing fireplace; the eclectic Studio Room presents beer hall style tables; the quiet Library is outfitted with a typewriter and shelves filled with law books; the Palm Terrace is a calming mix of lush greenery and a bonus wine vault delivers an even more exclusive experience with private dining for up to 14. At Hotel Griffou guests feel as though they’re rubbing elbows with the illustrious writers who occupied the house centuries before, including Mark Twain, Edgar Allen Poe and Edna St. Vincent Millay. The Menu: Boasting imaginative cocktails and innovative French cuisine, the menu is divided into options labeled Seasonal and The Classics. Try the grilled trout with tomatoes and braised fennel, the fettuccine with seasonal vegetables, the plat au boeuf with steak, braised short ribs and roasted marrowbone, or a classic burger and fries. Evocative of the days of Prohibition, the drinks in this hideaway are especially noteworthy, from the fresh mint julep and the Tarbell with grapes, vodka and elderflower liqueur, to the navy grog with pineapple juice and rum. The Must-Have: For a true taste of an earlier era, savor the fried pork cutlets covered in a dark mushroom sauce with peas. The recipe is said to be Marie Griffou’s, the French-born operator of the former inn, and dates all the way back to 1892. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoEpisode 7: Valentino - Las Vegas - Voyage.tv | Restauranteur Piero Selvaggio bringsValentino Las Vegas to a premier location on The Strip at the Venetian Hotel and Casino. All the Italian flavors of the restaurant’s original Santa Monica location are featured here in six separate private room from the casual Grill at Valentino offering terrace seatingto the more formal Dining Room serving up contemporary selections. The Chef’s Table room is filled with a vast collection of cookbooks, and acts as a place of inspiration for award-winning Executive Chef Luciano Pellegrini. The Menu: Exhibiting the fresh and simplistic philosophy of the restaurant, Chef Pellegrini and his native Italianculinary team create a palate-pleasing range of inventive dishes. In the formal Dining Room an à la carte menu and three tasting menusfeatureclassic Italian dishesenhanced with an imaginative edge, like three color gnocchi with rabbit sausage and mushrooms in a cream demi-glace sauce and pork loin marinated in green apple brine with gorgonzola mashed potatoes. The trattoria-style menu at The Grilloffers classic fare includingpenne with sundried tomatoes, marinara and smoked mozzarella, Atlantic salmon, swordfish steak and chicken paillard with a jalapeno crust. The Must-have: The Chef’s Extravaganza tasting menu provides a sample of the kitchen’s most inspired culinary concepts, featuring dishes like a goat cheese cake with red pepper coulis, lobster sausage and crispy polenta andwild mushroom and onion agnolotti with a spinach montasio fondue. Complete this tastingwith the perfect wine pairings from the restaurant’s extensive collection of vintages. | 6/15/05 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Episodes |
