eric ripert archive

March 2007

Some Parting Thoughts

Posted: Mar 20, 2007 2:29pm ET

The hospitality industry has seduced a lot of young people, and even some career-changers, who come from very interesting and diverse backgrounds. The media has helped to bring a lot of awareness to our industry.

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Some Memorable Wine Moments

Posted: Mar 15, 2007 10:42am ET

When I am able to find some time away from the Le Bernardin kitchen, I love to visit wineries, meet with winemakers, and taste great wines. One of the challenges for me during these visits is not to get drunk, since I never spit what I taste.

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The Family Le Coze

Posted: Mar 7, 2007 1:00pm ET

You could say that this blog entry started with a guilty conscience. Two weeks ago, my partner Maguy Le Coze and I were honored at a tribute dinner at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami. We got up on stage to say a few words of thanks to the crowd, and I thanked my wife and family and my team at Le Bernardin for helping to make everything possible.

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Wine Pairings

Posted: Mar 1, 2007 4:45pm ET

I have a confession to make: I drink red Bordeaux with everything. I am the nightmare of the sommeliers at Le Bernardin , and many times they are embarrassed for me. OK, I am exaggerating a little bit.

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