Alissa Fitzgerald

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

A food travel addict, laughing cooking and always up for adventure. Surrounded by misanthropes and misfits and proud to be one of them.

Articles

Scandinavian Smorgasbord: 72 Hours To Eat Your Way Around Copenhagen

1 week ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

From brunch to fyka to multi-course tasting menus, food is the best reason to travel. This year marks Copenhagen Airport’s 100th anniversary celebration it seems that the stars have aligned for food-loving travelers to take a bite out of one of the best culinary cities in the world. Frequent flyers know that any trip starts at the airport.
Crispiest Fried Chicken From Montana’s The Ranch At Rock Creek

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

With its diverse landscape and vast wilderness, Montana boasts almost as many nicknames as it does mountains. From ‘Big Sky Country’ to ‘Land of the Shining Mountains’ to ‘The Last Best Place’ that access to land and wildlife feeds mind, body and soul. Jim Manley, owner of The Ranch at Rock Creek, knows this firsthand. He may have only opened The Ranch to guests a decade ago but everything they do reflects those deep roots and furthers the ties to the land and local communities.
Sourced In Maui: Seafood-Forward Local Cuisine Rules At Grand Wailea

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

Maui is one of Hawaii’s most popular tourist destinations. Known for stunning beaches, a warm local community and rich cultural heritage the devastation of the raging wildfires in 2023 made visiting the lush paradise seem out of the question. Nevertheless, the community in Maui rose to the occasion, rebuilding and rallying around the local businesses and residents in a successful effort to keep the island running.
Potatoes & Action Heroes: Dolph Lundgren Launches Super Smooth Vodka

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

What do acting, chemical engineering and potatoes have in common? If you’re Dolph Lundgren then quite a lot. While he is a movie icon for many ever since his first appearances in Rocky IV and Master’s of The Universe in the 1980’s, he’s gone on to star in some of the more current Hollywood blockbusters of all times. Before the acting bug bit, Lundgren had always planned to further his education.
Top Chef’s Kristen Kish Dishes On Demos At The Cayman Cookout

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

For nearly two decades, January at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman has meant one thing: The Cayman Cookout. All-star chefs and food lovers flood the iconic stretch of 7-mile beach with cooking demonstrations, plated dinners, the infamous Beach Bash, food-filled visits to Rum Point and the occasional trip to Sting Ray City.
Buried Treasure In Monte Carlo: Wine, Food And History

2 months ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

The allure of Monte Carlo is undeniable: gilded casinos, a race track filled with hair pin turns and a devastatingly chic air of wealth and luxury with not one but two palaces. The infamous city center and surrounding bay houses 2 deluxe hotels, 4 casinos and 3 spas including Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo which all offer opportunities to see and be seen.
I'm a professional chef. Here are the best ways to prepare, cook, and serve different steak cuts.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

Food Cuts like the filet mignon and the New York strip can be tender and may be best served with a brown-butter sauce. Westend61/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I'm a chef with experience picking and preparing the best cuts of meat for almost any steak dish.
I Asked a Fisherman the Secret to Buying the Best Crab, and I’ll Follow His Golden Rule Forever

Dec 13, 2024 | thekitchn.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

24 Days of Holiday Cocktails🍸We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Crab is an incredible ingredient to work with — and eat. But it can be intimidating (not to mention expensive) to shop for what might end up being subpar meat. A few years ago, I tagged along with a commercial fisher and fishing guide in Bradenton, Florida.
How To Drink Grappa & Amaro From The Experts At Nonino

Nov 27, 2024 | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

Whether you prefer a spritz, an aperitivo or just a low ABV drink, these refreshing cocktails have all seen a steady rise in popularity all over the world. Much of that has to do with a growing awareness of complex and slightly bitter spirits like grappa and amaro. As the 6th generation of the Nonino family to head up Nonino Grappas & Amari, Francesca Nonino is something of an expert. A quality spirit with a quality product but the magic?
I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 8 tips for making the perfect turkey every time.

Nov 26, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

As a chef of over 15 years, I've learned how to cook the perfect turkey. Make sure you have ample time to defrost your turkey and limit yourself to basting every 30 minutes. Despite what you see in the movies, carving a turkey at a Thanksgiving table just isn't realistic. Whether it's brined, fried, basted, or roasted, turkey is a staple on any holiday table. The best way to make a turkey, however, is a never-ending debate.