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Entries from TurboChef tagged with 'Restaurants' An Evening at Charlie Trotter's

Our stay at K/BIS last week began with a very special event. A select group was on hand at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago for an exclusive TurboChef demonstration with Chef Trotter himself. Not only does Chef Trotter use commercial TurboChef ovens in his restaurants, he has a residential version in his studio kitchen. In this setting, Chef put on a quite a show for our audience, using his TurboChef 30" Double Wall Speedcook Oven to cook extraordinary dishes with extraordinary speed. It was a vivid reminder of just how remarkable this oven is. I see it demonstrated and cook with it every day, yet I am still thrilled and amazed when I see new foods prepared in it – particularly in a location that has been named the best restaurant in the world. In a little less than thirty minutes, Chef Trotter had prepared, cooked and plated the following dishes as we looked on. Roasted Monkfish with Baby Carrots, Iowa Spiced Fatback & Shallot Marmalade TurboChef time: 9 minutes Grimaurd Farms Duck Breast with Red Plums, Roasted Kohlrabi & Thai Long Pepper TurboChef time: 8 minutes Lemon-Ricotta Soufflé with Rhubarb Compote TurboChef time: 2 minutes After the demonstration, the group adjourned to the dining room where we were treated to an exceptional menu. Again, Chef Trotter prepared each item in the TurboChef Speedcook Oven, and each one was a delight for the senses. The unique presentation, the flavor, the remarkable pairing of food and wine – all of it made for a wonderful experience. When asked for his opinion on the evening, Stephen Weiner of Abt Electronics in Chicago, summed things up well: “Listening to Charlie speak about the oven's performance and it meeting his high standards was a testament to the product. I was impressed to know the...

Posted by Brian Pember on April 18, 2008 1:30 PM

Tags: Chefs , Events , K/BIS , pictures , Restaurants , TurboChef

High Speeds in the Low Country

The Charleston Food and Wine Festival over this past weekend was an amazing mix of local and nationally-recognized Southern chefs in a city widely acclaimed for its low country cuisine. Seminars, food tastings, and a dine-around were highlights of the weekend, and TurboChef was right in the middle of it as the official sponsor of the Culinary Village. We served up a few of our own culinary treats to guests across from the south and beyond. We've posted a short slide show of the event for those of you who couldn't make it. The event has their own recap of the event in pictures here. By the way, when we weren't cooking, our group found some real gems when it comes to local fare. Fish, specializing in fresh, local and sustainable seafood is housed in a beautiful renovated building from 1837. Boathouse - East Bay in historic Charleston is very close to the festival. And Coast and Virginia’s on King both served up great authentic southern low country fare. If you happen to be in the area, a visit to any of these establishments will treat you right. Our thanks to everyone who we met at this great event. We hope to see you again next year....

Posted by Debbie Gore on March 4, 2008 12:14 PM

Tags: Events , Festivals , pictures , Restaurants , shows , TurboChef

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