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She runs some of the hottest restaurants in New York with inimitable style and grace -- and now through her blog Donatella Arpaia is going to let you into the sometimes glamourous, sometimes nervewracking-and always interesting life of the a-list restaurateur. Each week Donatella dishes on what happens behind the scenes in a top NYC restaurant, from last minute staff and ingredient switches, to keeping celebrities happy. Donatella's Dish will also feature easy to follow recipes and entertaining tips -- all her tricks of the restaurant trade -- that you can use at home to impress your guests!

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What NOT to Do in a Restaurant

Posted Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 3:55 pm PST

I love my customers. They are not just the lifeblood of my business, they often become my friends. However, there are some very naughty customers that…

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Posted Mon, Dec 03, 2007, 4:15 pm PST

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Olive Oil Panna Cotta

Posted Fri, Mar 30, 2007, 2:15 pm PDT

Once I began bottling Donatella Fruttato Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I was obsessed with finding exciting new ways to use it beyond sautees and salad…

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Tomato Sauce Trio, Part II

Posted Thu, Mar 15, 2007, 3:20 pm PDT

Jarred tomato sauce is a great base for a pasta topper. It also makes a great salad dressing and even a dessert. Here are three recipes for a…

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Tomato Sauce Trio, Part I

Posted Wed, Mar 14, 2007, 10:02 am PDT

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Beauty Treatment Musts

Posted Tue, Mar 06, 2007, 11:02 am PST

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Parmesan Encrusted Asparagus

Posted Thu, Mar 01, 2007, 9:22 am PST

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A Star-Studded Week

Posted Fri, Feb 23, 2007, 2:59 pm PST

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Sticks & Stones

Posted Wed, Feb 21, 2007, 8:59 am PST

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