Food Network Food & Wine Festival: Heading to Miami
This year marks the 9th annual Food Network’s Wine and Food festival. From the 25th of February till the 28th, The Food Network will be serving up a plethora of yummy events, conventions, and tastings for those of us already enjoying paradise here in Miami Beach, but more importantly, for all you out of towners trying to get away from a blizzard or two. Hope you got your tickets already if you plan to attend, because by now there is probably not a single hotel room in south beach that hasn’t been booked since December.
Kicking off the festivities on Thursday will be The Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray. It takes place on the white sand beaches of the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, where some of the countries most talented burger makers are going to be competing for the title of crowd favorite. This competition requires the basic beef patties and buns, and the rest is up to the chefs. As you much on burgers and several original entries, vote for your favorite, and end the night with decadent desserts and “The Number One Chocolate Chip Cookie in the World”. Some of the competitors include 8 Oz. Burger Bar, BLT Burger, China Grill Management, Meat Market, Shake Shack, Bourbon Steak, and many many more.
Next up on Friday is Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best event hosted within the confines of the famous Fontainebleau Miami Beach. And they do not take the title of The Best lightly. Some of the top champagnes will be on full display as will the french Ambassador, Pierre Vermont, so be assured only the best of France’s most famous export will be available for your enjoyment. And if thats not indulgent enough for you, check out their unique items up for bid at their silent auction. Some of the participating restaurants will be: Wish Miami Beach, Urban Belly Chicago, Redd Napa Valley CA, Marea NYC, DeVito’s South Beach, Hungry Mother Boston, Aldea NYC, just to name a few.
These are just the appetizers though! stay tuned for the delicious weekend ahead..
KryoKitchen Spotlight: Richard Blais
- Photo courtesy of gastronomyblog.com
Despite his pushing and stretching the boundaries of what we traditionaly find tasty, its a risk that has propelled his career above and beyond ordinary, and ressurected restaurants that were near their last breaths. Here Blais explains how to cook with liquid nitrogen.
Update: For your safety
cooking with liquid nitrogen should be fun, experimantal, and even profitable if you happen to be great at it. However, safety can be an issue for begginers with limited knowledge. That’s why we thought it fit to bring to you for the first time, an Offical Kryogenifex Safety Training Course.
Just like fire, contained and in the hand of a responsible adult, liquid nitrogen is your friend!
But, there are some hazards. In this course your personnel to go out into the field and learn the ins and outs of dealing with cryogenic gasses, liquids, and equipment. Believe us, prevention is key. For more info give us a call at (305)860.8000 or email us at info@kryogenifex.com
Kryo kitchen and bar: molecular gastronomy??
Our Kryo kichen divison is always innovating products for a unique culinary experience. It’s now not only possible, but easy to create a frosty, foggy cocktail with a splash of Liquid Nitrogen using our Kryotube. An attractive insulated container that will allow your patrons to watch the magic happen right in front of them!
Music+cryogenics=live art
Club owners, event promoters, and production managers swear by the use of cryogenics to provide their audience with a memorable mulit-sensory experience. From kryo curtains to low lying fog, engulf them in an awesome mélange of cryogenic special effects that can turn a venue into live art. No matter if you’re looking for all the bells and whistles or just the basics, create a unique experience with the use of cryogenics at your next event. The best part: it keeps the buzz aloft. Your patrons will love it!
Some of our clients include Crobar Chicago, IL; Mansion Miami Beach, FL; Axis Radius Scottsdale, Arizona; Pacha nyc, NY; Ultra Music Festival Miami, FL
For more ideas on cooking with liquid nitrogen, click here.
KRYO KITCHEN: MOBILE SORBET STATION
Due to customer demand, our Kryo Kitchen division has created the original MSS (mobile sorbet station) which is designed for the customer who would like to see their sorbet made table side. They will have the choice of four natural juice or mixer options to see their sorbet instantly come to life with a supernatural cooling apparatus. The sorbet station comes with the original kryotube, a large mixing bowl, four peripheral serving bowls, a ladle and wisk for stirring. A standard bus cart is appropriate for placing sorbet tray and treating your customers to see the life of a natural juice become their favorite table side sorbet! Cryo kitchen.
New Product: Kryo kitchen and bar starter kit
We’re proud to present the kryo kitchen and kryobar starter kit which is the perfect way to begin dabbling with liquid nitrogen for culinary and mixology purposes. The kit comes with our proprietary kryotube and 4L lab dewar (larger sizes available) along with the safety gear and tools (kryo gloves, eyewear and wrenches) necessary to begin handling cryogenic liquids. The kryotube is designed as a bar centerpiece for customers to experience liquid nitrogen organically while the chef or mixologist prepares a culinary delight from a fresh juice sorbet to a frosty foggy martini. This kit is available for $1,500
