Cooking for a date

Video: David Waltuck cooks oysters with caviar

January 30, 2007

David Waltuck prepares oysters with cabbage and caviar

David Waltuck's elegant restaurant, Chanterelle, is known for its classic French-accented food. Here, Waltuck prepares a spectacular appetizer for a romantic dinner: oysters, with caviar and cream. The perfect aphrodisiac.

November 23, 2007

NYC's sexiest chefs

In September, we asked our readers to nominate candidates for the sexiest male and female chefs in the city.

January 21, 2008

Chocolate tart for Valentine's Day

This sophisticated bitter chocolate tart from Mario Batali incorporates a touch of anise and cinnamon. A Valentine's Day variation could be made with raspberry accents instead. Just omit the cinnamon and substitute 6 tablespoons of raspberry coulis for the anise seeds and anisette. Skip the glaze and serve with more coulis and fresh raspberries.