Amanda Gabriele – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Wed, 15 May 2024 18:01:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Amanda Gabriele – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 How to grill the steak of your dreams: An aspiring steak master’s guide https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-grill-perfect-steak/ Wed, 15 May 2024 18:01:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=100119 Learn how to grill the steak of your wildest dreams with Dusmane Tandia, executive chef at Mastro's Steakhouse.

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]]> 100119 How to cook soft-shell crab at home https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-cook-soft-shell-crab/ Fri, 10 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=977527 Michelin-starred Chef Ken Frank of La Toque in Napa gives us expert advice for cooking this succulent crustacean.

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]]> 977527 The 3 Best Scotch Breakfast Cocktail Recipes to Kickstart Your Morning https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/scotch-breakfast-cocktail-recipes/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=980134 When you think of breakfast cocktails, you probably think of light, spritzy classics such as the mimosa, Bellini, or even the . We love these traditional breakfast staples, but right now, we’ve been complementing our breakfast with an unconventional spirit — . While Scotch is an odd beverage to drink in the morning, mixing it […]

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]]> 980134 How to Cook Côte de Boeuf Steak at Home Perfectly https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/cote-de-boeuf-recipe/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=996283 Chef Jordan Terry from NYC's Dirty French shows us how it's done. Start cooking this mouthwatering steak.

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]]> 996283 The Best Summer Sakes to Buy https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/summer-sake-ideas/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1048229 International Sake Sommelier Jessica Joly gives us her top five sakes for warm-weather drinking, plus the food pairings to match.

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]]> 1048229 Canning 101: Everything a Beginner Should Know https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/canning-food-101-guide/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1048600 If you've been wanting to make your own pickles and preserves but don't know how to get started, we chatted with the experts from The Institute of Domestic Technology to gather all of the canning intel a beginner should know.

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]]> 1048600 Expert Tips on How to Choose and Prepare the Freshest Shellfish https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-choose-shellfish/ Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:54 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=99090 According to chef Joe Lopez, choosing fresh shellfish is actually quite simple, as long as you use your senses and ask the right questions.

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]]> 99090 5 Best Cookbooks About Meat That Every Carnivore Should Read https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-cookbooks-about-meat/ Tue, 12 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1000471 Whether you want to up your grilling game or master charcuterie, these cookbooks will make you a meat expert.

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]]> 1000471 How to Use One Ingredient for Five Different Dishes https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/one-ingredient-five-different-dishes-recipes/ Fri, 01 May 2020 15:00:06 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1039542 The next time you find yourself with a surplus of chicken stock or canned tuna, refresh your palate and get creative with one of these ideas.

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]]> 1039542 3 Fancy Casserole Recipes to Up Your Cooking Game https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/3-casserole-recipes/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:00:09 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1038827 We chatted with some of our favorite chefs and cookbook authors to snag the delicious casserole recipes they're cooking at home right now.

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]]> 1038827 The 6 Best Butcher Shops in America https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-butcher-shops-in-america/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:00:46 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=990669 From local, sustainable partnerships to homemade charcuterie and sausage, these six modern meat counters will serve you the best protein of your life.

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]]> 990669 The Best Bloody Mary Recipes for a Perfect Brunch https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-bloody-mary-recipe-ingredients/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=116302 The ultimate brunch cocktail can come in many different forms.

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]]> 116302 This Restaurant’s Cocktail Menu Is Inspired by the Heritage of Its Employees https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/this-restaurants-cocktail-menu-is-inspired-by-the-heritage-of-its-employees/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1034325 At NYC's Wild Ink, the staff mixes flavors from around the world.

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]]> 1034325 How to Make Perfect Lamb Sausage https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-lamb-sausage/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=89360 It's easy to make sausages at home if you have a little expert advice. Chef Daniel Kill walks us through the process.

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]]> 89360 Dim Sum Master Dishes on Har Gow, the Perfect Shrimp Dumpling https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/dim-sum-perfect-shrimp-dumpling/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1024735 Chef Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Choy chatted with us about the history of har gow and what makes his version so perfect.

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]]> 1024735 We Asked a Pro for His Tips on How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-sourdough-bread/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1023223 Jonathan Davis of La Brea Bakery talks starters, flour, and fermentation.

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]]> 1023223 How 2 Noma Alumni Brought Their Flavorful Spirits Line to the United States https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/empirical-spirits/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1017014 Empirical Spirits, which was started by two ex-Noma chefs, is a flavor and fermentation-driven brand that uses ingredients from around the world and strives to minimize waste.

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]]> 1017014 This Indoor Market Takes You to Japan Without Ever Leaving New York City https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/japan-village-industry-city-nyc/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1015576 Japan Village in Industry City is the place to shop for Japanese goods, eat delicious ramen and sushi, and try some Brooklyn-made sake.

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]]> 1015576 How 2 Brooklynites are Reviving an Iconic Midwestern Supper Club https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/turks-inn-midwestern-supper-club/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1016067 The Turk's Inn is looking to its storied past to bring a new way of dining to Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood.

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]]> 1016067 How to Pair Oysters with Martinis https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-pair-oysters-with-martinis/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:00:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1015349 We turned to Maison Premiere bar director Will Elliott for some expert advice on the subject.

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]]> 1015349 Become a Tiki Garnish Master With These 6 Expert Tips https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/tik-garnish-tips/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:00:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1015225 We asked two pro bartenders how to properly garnish a tropical drink. Here's what they had to say.

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]]> 1015225 10 Reasons Why Yuzu Should Be Your New Favorite Cocktail Ingredient https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/yuzu-cocktails-recipes/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:00:14 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1014658 The Japanese citrus plays nicely with a variety of spirits, which is why we're mixing up these 10 yuzu cocktails at home.

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]]> 1014658 ‘Reel Masters’ Book Review: Follow Top Chefs on their Ultimate Fishing Trips https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/book-review-reel-masters/ Sat, 03 Aug 2019 16:00:26 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=103331 May this book inspire and bring you luck on your next big fishing excursion.

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]]> 103331 Arc’teryx Wants to Buy Back Your Used Gear for the Good of the Planet https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/arcteryx-rock-solid-used-gear-program-interview/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1011178 With the Rock Solid Used Gear program, Acr'teryx wants to buy back your gently used gear, repair it, and then resell it at a discount.

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]]> 1011178 Grappa 101: A Crash Course on the Italian Pomace Brandy https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-grappa-pomace-brandy/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:00:25 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1010206 We chatted with Feroce sommelier and beverage director Pietro Caldarelli to learn more about the robust Italian digestivo.

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]]> 1010206 Mustard is the Weirdest and Tastiest Cocktail Ingredient https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/mustard-cocktails-recipes/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:34 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1009952 It might sound strange, but the tangy condiment does have a place behind the bar.

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]]> 1009952 How to Make Lasagna Bolognese, According to a Chef https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/il-principe-lasagna-bolognese-recipe/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:00:07 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=70950 For a delicious lasagna bolognese recipe, we turn to chef Kristine Mana-ay of Il Principe in New York City.

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]]> 70950 ‘The World is Your Burger’ Book Review: A Meaty History https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/the-world-is-your-burger-foodie-book/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:00:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=102530 "The World is Your Burger" is the ultimate foodie encyclopedia.

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]]> 102530 The Best Things to Do in Tokyo if You’re Traveling Solo https://www.themanual.com/travel/solo-travelers-guide-weekend-in-tokyo/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:00:34 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1009814 From top-notch sushi to some of the best shopping in the world, these are all the best ways to treat yourself during a weekend in Tokyo

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]]> 1009814 5 Delicious Food Subscription Boxes to Gift Dad for Father’s Day https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-food-subscription-boxes-fathers-day/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:00:15 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1009162 From a package of hard-to-find Japanese snacks to the best cheeses that money can buy, these subscription boxes keep the party going long past Father's Day.

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