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

DJ’s, Rosé And Chicken Tender Towers: The Surf Lodge Kicks Off Summer

1 week ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

For many folks on the east coast, those long summer days can only mean one thing, a trip to the Hamptons. No trip is complete without a sunset party at The Surf Lodge nestled into the bay in Montauk. Now in its 17th year, their innovative entertainment legacy continues with day parties full of the hottest live musical acts, a rotating list of international DJ's and the best rosé bottle service around.
I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are my 6 tips for making the best grilled chicken.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Paige DiFiore |Alissa Fitzgerald |Henry Blodget

Whether you're having people over or bringing a meal to a potluck, grilled chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. As a restaurant chef, I've broken down so many whole birds that I could probably do it blindfolded, so I have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to making the tastiest grilled chicken around. Buy high-quality chicken from a trusted sourceFirst and foremost, buy a good chicken from a trusted source.
So bereitet ihr den perfekten Burger zu, sagt eine Köchin

1 month ago | businessinsider.de | Alissa Fitzgerald

Einen leckeren, saftigen Burger zuzubereiten, ist vielleicht einfacher, als ihr denkt. x4wiz/Shutterstock Ich bin Köchin und habe Tipps für einen perfekt gegarten, saftigen Burger mit tollem Geschmack. Wählt Rinderhackfleisch mit einem Verhältnis von 80 Prozent Fleisch zu 20 Prozent Fett, um einen optimalen Geschmack und eine optimale Konsistenz zu erzielen.
I've been a chef for years. Here are my 6 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Paige DiFiore |Alissa Fitzgerald |Henry Blodget

As a chef, I strongly believe the best way to feed a crowd is to have all of your party foods prepped and ready to go — and that includes your burger patties. When I worked as a line cook a few years ago, I learned the subtle art of working with ground meat and making the perfect burger that's nice and juicy. As you prepare to make those burger dreams a reality, remember these tips.
How The World’s 50 Best Bars In North America Keep Guests Hooked

1 month ago | forbes.com | Alissa Fitzgerald

What makes a World’s 5o Best bar? From San Francisco’s Pacific Cocktail Haven to Mexico City’s Kaito del Valle to Grand Cayman’s Library By The Sea to Jewel of the South in New Orleans and even Vancouver’s The Keefer Bar there are quite a few contributing factors to consider. Of course the quality, complexity and consistency of the drinks is tantamount.
Scandinavian Smorgasbord: 72 Hours To Eat Your Way Around Copenhagen

2 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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

Mar 18, 2025 | 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

Feb 26, 2025 | 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.