Architecture et Nourriture
Reader Oskar Alegria sent in this short video he filmed which explores the parallels between architecture and cuisine at Le Dauphin, the new Paris resaturant designed by Rem Koolhaas and helmed by acclaimed chef Inaki Aizpitarte. The video is a part of a documentary about chef Aizpitarte. I have no idea what the French guys are talking about, but the images sure are beautiful.
Hugh Jackman: Now Eating 6,000 Calories a Day
To prepare to play Wolverine for director Darren Aronofsky, Hugh Jackman is consuming 6,000 calories a day. This is so the six-foot-two Jackman will look short.
Julie & Julia (& Lawrence)
The latest in meta food blogging: a blog about watching the film "Julie & Julia": "365 days. 365 viewings of Julie & Julia. One boy and his Netflix Instant account." Could a book deal and movie be in the offing? Via eater.
Angelus: James Bond's Claret of Choice
According to owner Hubert de Bouard, Château Angélus has negotiated with the producers of the James Bond franchise to forever be the claret of choice for the British spy.
Wolfgang Puck Joins "Smurfs" Cast
Entertainment Weekly reports that Wolfgang Puck will voice the role of Chef Smurf in the upcoming Smurfs movie due out next summer.
If you aren't familiar with the character, according to to the official smurf site (smurf.com), Chef Smurf is known in particular for his baking prowess:
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Heat, the Movie?
Eater reports that Bill Buford's Heat has been optioned to become a movie. Mario Batali reportedly wants to see himself played by actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Pioneer Woman, the Movie
Coming soon to a theater near you: a movie starring Reese Witherspoon as blogger and author Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman. Via Serious Eats.
Tim Burton's White Queen Based on Nigella Lawson
The Los Angeles Times reports that film director Tim Burton based the White Queen in his new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland on TV cook and cookbook author Nigella Lawson. The character in the movie is played by Anne Hathaway.
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Food Product Placement at the Movies
Can you think about E.T. without thinking of Reese's Pieces? A new study analyzes the quality of food product placement in the movies.
what's fresh
FDA: Black Licorice Could Be Bad for Your Health
October 27Eating two ounces a day could cause an irregular heart rhythm.
Garject: A Garlic Press With an Ejector Seat
October 25James Bond would love it (if he was into pressing garlic).
The Corkcicle Chills Wine from the Inside Out
October 21A wine cooling device that chills from inside the bottle.
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