February 2001

Features

• San Francisco's New Stars

  Working out of small kitchens in offbeat neighborhoods, the next generation of great chefs is making big news in the Bay Area.

• Coffee Buzz

  FOOD & WINE staffers raise a cup to the coffee products they love.

• Cooking Fast: February 2001

  No time to cook? No problem. The F&W test kitchen and food editors have created 20 superfast recipes that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.

• USA Today

  Morgan Freeman goes home again; a mad-scientist sommelier mixes it up in Manhattan; Disney does California cuisine.

• Vertical Drops

  A self-described wine geek and ski freak hits the slopes of Canada's Whistler Mountain in search of remarkable bottles and incredible powder.

• Win a Date with a Chef!

  That's what we promised Broadway star Deborah Yates in our fond tribute to The Dating Game. Tune in as three Bachelor Chefs offer her their most seductive menus.

• The Candy Man

  Jacques Torres left Manhattan’s Le Cirque to open his own chocolate factory in Brooklyn—and brought his best recipes over the bridge with him.

• The Reformed Cocktail

  When it comes to drinks before dinner, bigger isn't always better.

• Tips for Tempering Chocolate

  Tempering melted chocolate ensures that it will set up firmly with a glossy sheen. Any leftover chocolate can be tempered again later.

• McWine Pairing Tips

  What should you drink with Big Macs or pizza? An expert analyzes the basic flavor components of America's favorite fast foods and suggests the perfect wines for each one.

• Naked In New York

  Jamie Oliver, the 25-year-old British star of TV's The Naked Chef, gives Manhattan a taste of his stripped-down cuisine.