Elements reopens in its new downtown Princeton location on Tuesday, in the building it now shares with its sister restaurant Mistral and Mistral bar. To get to elements you step into an elevator just inside the Witherspoon Street entrance (or you can wend your way through the bar, which, by the way was packed when I visited). … Continue reading
It’s so nice to have some cooler weather, it makes being out and about much more pleasant. I will be judging home baked apple pies at the West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market on Saturday, at 11:00am with two esteemed colleagues, Pat Tanner and baker Karen Child – see my previous post for details on that! … Continue reading
It was a double-header celebration of my birthday and retirement. A most generous friend took me to elements in Princeton for a “twofer” dinner, and we went all-out, ordering a tasting menu, something I’ve always wanted to, but not had a chance to do there before (the whole table has to participate). If you are ever … Continue reading
Whoosh! The strong wind that freshen the air in the south of France has blown into Princeton. Stephen Distler and Scott Anderson, who also own elements in Princeton, have now opened Mistral, a more casual BYO incarnation of the original fine dining location. (Mistral Chef de Cuisine is Ben Nerenhausen, late of The Restaurant at … Continue reading
Elements Chef Scott Anderson launches his summer “Chefs & Craftsmen” series on May 17, teaming up top cooks and artisans from coast to coast, right here in Princeton. “My team and I wanted put together dinners that honor masters of their crafts—from chefs around the country that I have to utmost respect for, to fermentation experts, and … Continue reading
Elements chef Scott Anderson has been named a semifinalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic in the James Beard Foundation Awards. The finalist are to be named on March 18, and I have great hopes of seeing Scott’s name on that list. too. The awards are announced in New York on May 6. He, his chefs, and his … Continue reading
Once again elements restaurant impresses, this time at Monday’s Taste of the Nation. (Thank you to all who came out and participated!) What’s in that egg? It was spaghetti carbonara; a classic Italian pasta dish with a creamy sauce with bacon & sometimes peas. Chef Scott Anderson made this version with asparagus foam instead of peas though, … Continue reading
Folks from up and down the East Coast gathered at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville last night for a feast put on by Jim Denevan’s Outstanding in the Field prepared by Scott Anderson of elements restaurant. After passed hors d’oeuvres and a farm tour (watch out for those cow patties!), everyone sat down at a loooong table … Continue reading
Foodies and other locavores will gather at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville on September 1 for a very special dinner en plein air – as in outdoors in a field. The event is mounted by Outstanding In The Field, and is part of a moveable feast that matches local farmers and top chefs across the country each year. The … Continue reading
I just can’t resist somewhat scooping my own upcoming (12/26) Packet review of the new restaurant in town, elements. Let’s just say I was very impressed with my recent dinner there, which included the Foie Gras Torchon appetizer at left. Scott Anderson is in his – ouch! – element here, with a highly imaginative global … Continue reading
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