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Green Chef x Emily Mariko Recipe Series Launches

Green Chef, the #1 meal kit for clean eating, is launching a new recipe series with Emily Mariko, the acclaimed content creator celebrated for her innovative lifestyle and ASMR food content. The collaboration takes inspiration from Emily’s simplistic cooking style, which focuses on fresh ingredients and creative cooking techniques, to offer customers eight delicious and elevated recipes that make clean eating at home easy and approachable. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Green Chef to bring my favorite seasonal ingredients, exciting flavor combinations, and simple cooking techniques to kitchens across the country,” said Mariko. “Together, we aim to make clean eating and inspiring flavor combinations accessible and convenient.” Available the week of March 4 through the week of March 25, customers can choose from two exclusive Green Chef x Emily Mariko recipes per week. The recipes incorporate Emily’s love of farmers market hauls and spotlight a mix of organic farm-fresh ingredients, like cauliflower and apricots, as well as whole grains and premium proteins. Each recipe comes with step-by-step instructions and portioned ingredients that are delivered directly to customers’ doorsteps. The full recipe series lineup includes:
  • Maple Cauliflower Bowls with Seared Tofu
  • Sockeye Salmon with Sweet Heat Pan Sauce
  • One-Pot Herbed Chicken Soup
  • Beef Tenderloin with Brown Butter Potatoes
  • Chicken with Cardamom Spiced Greek Yogurt
  • Ricotta Pancakes with Cherry Maple Syrup
  • Chicken with Sriracha Apricot Pan Sauce
  • Seared Beef Tenderloin with Ginger-Lime Aïoli
“Emily shares our dedication to using quality ingredients and our passion for cooking simple, yet satisfying dishes. It was exciting to work with Emily to integrate her favorite flavor profiles and cooking style into our menu,” said Luke Esbenson, senior culinary development manager of Green Chef. “These recipes are crafted with seasonal, fresh ingredients in mind, making them excellent options for our Green Chef customers.” As the first CCOF-certified organic meal kit company, Green Chef features nutritionist-approved recipes catering to various dietary preferences, including Keto, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, and the newly introduced Gut & Brain Health. Offering 80+ weekly menu and market options, Green Chef makes it easy for customers to prepare and enjoy delicious chef-crafted recipes with clean, organic ingredients that nourish your whole body. For more information on the Green Chef x Emily Mariko recipe series or to start your order, visit https://www.greenchef.com/pages/emily-mariko-new. Founded in 2014, Green Chef is powering the pursuit of eating well by making it easy to cook colorful, flavorful meals in approximately 30 minutes or fewer. Green Chef’s menus cater to various dietary preferences, including keto, protein-packed, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Mediterranean, and more. Each delivery contains all the essentials to create three to four nourishing dinners for two to six people: high-quality, measured ingredients — including pre-made complex sauces and spice mixes — and chef-crafted recipes. For more information, visit www.greenchef.com or follow Green Chef on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram. For more news of interest to the foodservice industry, subscribe to Gourmet News.

American Cheese Society Webinar Addresses Climate Change

In partnership with the American Cheese Society Climate Impact Task Force, ACS committee member Nathan Aldridge, CCP, CCSE, will present a webinar that will explore many aspects of sustainability in the dairy supply chain.

“Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain” is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. MST (4 p.m. EST). Click here to register.

Aldridge has worked in the specialty cheese industry since 2005 and has seen firsthand how climate change has affected pricing as well as the mindset of the retail operator and retail customers.

Topics will include the a break down of the basics of climate change and how it’s being fueled by human actions, impacts of climate change on dairy farming, what dairy farmers are doing (or can do) to combat this effect, rising temperatures and rising prices, how climate change is altering the way dairy farmers operate, and more!

Join the ACS for the first event in the climate impact webinar series; it’s an opportunity to learn and share insights on what the industry’s climate impact is today.

This webinar is free for American Cheese Society members or $25 for non-members. The recording will also be available on the ACS Learning Center.

ACS is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses, providing the cheese industry with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.

ACS supports the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. At more than 2,400 members strong – nearly a doubling of membership in its last decade of operation – ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.

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Pinstripes Opens 16th Location With Italian-American Cuisine

Pinstripes Inc., the best-in-class dining and entertainment concept,  opened the doors of its first New Jersey location at Westfield Garden State Plaza, its 16th location nationwide. Officially open to the public, Pinstripes invites the community to enjoy a blend of chef driven Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a modern “spin” on bowling and bocce. To  celebrate its grand opening, Pinstripes will be offering guests who make an advanced reservation and visit  Pinstripes Feb. 16 -23, free lunches served 11 a.m. -3 p.m. and 50 percent off dinner 5 p.m. – close.

The opening is just off the heels of Pinstripes going public on Dec. 29, where the company raised  more than $70 million in gross proceeds to support its growth, which includes plans to open in Orlando,  Coral Gables and Walnut Creek by Q2 calendar 2024.

Last night, Pinstripes Paramus welcomed guests, partners and city dignitaries to its VIP grand opening  party, the first of many events that the gaming, entertainment and event venue will host in its inaugural  year. The celebration featured live entertainment, culinary highlights from its Italian-American menu,  handcrafted cocktails, photo-worthy ice sculptures, bowling, bocce and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting with  Pinstripes’ founder Dale Schwartz and Mayor Christopher DiPiazza.

Occupying 30,221 square feet of dining and gaming across two floors, Pinstripes Paramus’ ground-floor is  home to a 107-seat bistro serving an extensive chef-driven menu with flavorful seasonal entrées, curated  wine list, local beers and craft cocktails. Restaurant-style seating provides flexibility for guests to enjoy  their meals at booths, tables surrounding the bar, or in front of big-screen TVs airing major sporting events  on the expansive 137-seat, 2,044-square-foot patio. Pinstripes expects to host a high volume of private  corporate and social events – with the target of 1,000 events within its first year of operation – making it  a true social hub for the greater community.

“Pinstripes combines sophisticated fun with chef-driven cuisine to ensure everyone will find something  they love. We’re excited to be the “home away from home” where guests can celebrate life while  enjoying delicious food, entertainment and socializing.” said Dale Schwartz, Pinstripes Founder & CEO.

“We are proud to bring the first New Jersey Pinstripes location to the vibrant and lively destination at  Garden State Plaza and look forward to adding our magic to the community.”

Pinstripes Paramus’ elevated menu of made-from-scratch recipes, conceptualized by Chief Culinary  Officer Cesar Gutierrez and Executive Chef Douglas Geraghty, features house-made Italian-American  classics, including rotating seasonal specialties prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Menu  highlights include wood-fired pizzas and flatbreads, delectable sandwiches, and show-stopping chef  entrées, making it a menu that has something for everyone. Guests are then invited to indulge in luxe  desserts that will ensure a sweet ending to a sweeter experience!

Pinstripes Paramus is offering its famous Pintastic Weekend Brunch Buffet every Saturday and Sunday  featuring sweet and savory culinary delights, including a signature waffle station; a made-to-order omelet  station; a carving station featuring prime cuts with an assortment of dippables. On both days, guests can  also enjoy bottomless mimosas and Aperol spritzes.

Pinstripes’ delicious plates pair perfectly with its thoughtfully selected wine list, craft beer selection and  handcrafted cocktails. Guests can sip on Italian spins on classic cocktails, like margaritas and martinis, with  fresh flavors and carefully curated ingredients.

Pinstripes Paramus is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,  Thursday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11  a.m. to 8 p.m. Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and brunch is  available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those looking to extend Pinstripes’ culinary  experience to other destinations, pick-up, delivery and catering is also available.

With the opening of the Paramus location, Pinstripes has brought an estimated 130 new jobs to the  area. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3vuip0j.

Founded in Chicago in 2007, Pinstripes’ best-in-class venues offer a combination of made-from-scratch  dining, bowling and bocce and flexible private event space. From its full-service Italian-American food and  beverage menu to its gaming array of bowling and bocce, Pinstripes offers multigenerational activities  seven days a week. Its elegant and spacious 25,000- to 38,0000-square-foot venues can accommodate  groups of 20 to 1,500 people for private events, parties and celebrations. To learn more, visit  www.http://www.pinstripes.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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