
Poets have long extolled the pear's flavor and beauty. Artists have celebrated its classic shape and brilliant colors. Today, Pear Panache provides a palette for foodie phenoms from far and wide to sculpt pears into great culinary works of art. Meet the masters...
Not surprisingly, Scott Szekretar, executive chef at the acclaimed H2O Seafood Grill in New York, knows a thing or two about seafood. But what may surprise you is that this sushi master is also a master of the pear! Read More
This month, we’re raising our glasses in salute to bartender Kelley Swenson, spirits director for Ten 01 Restaurant & Bar in Portland, Ore. Kelley has mastered the mixology of pears, balancing their delicate flavors in lively libations so good you'll savor every last drop. Read More
Chef Mark Porcaro takes pears to new heights at Top of the Hub Restaurant in Boston, MA. Soaring 52 floors above the Back Bay, the restaurant offers sky-high views and even more spectacular cuisine. Read More
Chef John Van House knows tradition. After all, he's at the helm of the venerable Minneapolis landmark, Murray's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, home of the Silver Butter Knife Steak. While hailed for mouthwatering steaks, his culinary treatment of fresh pears also is a class act. Read More
Chef Craig Richards’ culinary creations have guests at La Tavola Trattoria saying “grazie!,” especially when he adds pears to the traditional Italian fare. From antipasti to dessert, the neighborhood eatery in Atlanta, Ga., pairs pears with just the right ingredients. Read More