Pacific Links International has selected Tiger Woods and Gil Hanse as the lead architects for two new golf courses that will be the centerpiece of the Mākaha Valley Resort on Oahu just west of the Honolulu airport. PLI’s international membership network includes a roster in China of more than 17,000 avid, traveling golfers.
Coming-Out Parties
In addition to bringing a breath of fresh air to meal and event menus, outdoor cookouts give clubs a chance to show off the beauty and versatility of various spaces throughout the property—even those that aren’t used very often.
Whole Roasted Suckling Pig with Pico de Gallo
Submitted by Anthony Cotroneo, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif. Yield: 12 to 15 servings Ingredients 1 18- to 20-lb. whole suckling pig 1 7- to 9-lb. whole boneless pork loins 2 lbs. Mexican chorizo (found at local grocery store or Spanish market) 3 sprigs thyme 3 sprigs rosemary 10 cloves smashed garlic…
Chef’s Thoughts with Andi Van Willigan
The biggest mistake Andi Van Willigan, Executive Chef of Bel-Air (Los Angeles, Calif.) CC made when she first started as a chef was not knowing her self-worth. Andrea (Andi) Van Willigan spent the first decade of her career working as the right hand to two of the most high-profile chefs in the world—Gordon Ramsay (of…
Tasty Offerings
Innovative presentations in an inviting environment provided a one-of-a-kind experience at C&RB’s Ninth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
2017 Chef to Chef Conference Wraps Up in Atlanta
The ninth annual event, held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, ended on March 7 with chef demos and sessions on topics ranging from management and training to Latin cuisine, catering and banquet design, pastries and wine programs. The day began with a drawing for a Crown Verity grill, and the event also included a General Managers’ panel.
King Crab Salad
Recipe courtesy of Andi Van Willigan, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif. Ingredients 3 ozs. king crab 3 ea. orange segments 1 ea. grapefruit segment ½ tbsp. smoked trout roe 5 ea. rings hearts of palm 3 ea. squares compressed melon (honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon) ½ oz. olive oil to taste chive batons to taste…
Honey-Glazed Short Ribs
Recipe courtesy of Andi Van Willigan, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif. Ingredient 250 g braised short ribs (see recipe below; press and cut into 2 cm cubes) For the red wine braised shortribs: 20 lbs. short ribs, chuck flap 10 qts. red wine 2 qts. glace 4 tbsp. tomato paste 3 ea.…
Star Power
A baptism under the fire of Gordon Ramsay of “Hell’s Kitchen” fame helped to prepare Andi Van Willigan for the Executive Chef role at Los Angeles’ renowned Bel-Air Country Club.