Food and Drink

Paul Kahan Cookbook Release Party
This past Thursday night, Chef Paul Kahan hosted a special event at our culinary center in Chicago to celebrate the release of his new cookbook, Cheers to the Publican. Kahan wrote the... Read More


How Kalamazoo Celebrates Labor Day
It’s easy to see how Labor Day became such a popular grilling holiday. A late-summer long weekend, with a bounty of local produce available – what could be finer than spending the day... Read More


4th of July Recipes for Your Best Cookout Yet
One of our favorite grilling holidays, the 4th of July, is just around the corner! It’s the perfect holiday to show off your outdoor cooking skills and create some incredible flavors,... Read More


Our Top 5 Spring Grilling Recipes
We grill year-round here at Kalamazoo, but there’s no question that grilling becomes more of a pleasure as temperatures warm up, friends and family join us outdoors, and seasonal fruits... Read More


Our Top 8 Recipes for Homegating & Casual Celebrations
Now that the glittering holiday parties are over, there is a more humble celebration that deserves some attention: the homegating gathering. Coming together to watch a favorite football... Read More


Our Top 10 Recipes for Thanksgiving Grilling
At Kalamazoo, we always prefer to grill as much of our Thanksgiving meal as possible. Grilled turkey is juicier, more flavorful, and easier to clean up. Plus, it keeps the oven free for... Read More


Essential Tools to Up Your Pizza-Making Game
Making authentic Neapolitan pizzas is an art form. As is true with most cooking, using the right tools can make a big difference when it comes to results. We have curated the best... Read More


Kalamazoo at the C Magazine Summer Soiree in LA
It was more than 2,000 miles away from the Midwest, but we felt right at home. C Magazine's Summer Soiree dinner party in Los Angeles on August 13 was a memorable night filled with... Read More


Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet at the 2015 Paddle and Party for Pink
It began as a warm breeze blew in from Noyack Bay in North Haven, NY. White tablecloths billowed, a heat shimmer danced over stainless steel and then came the slap of pizza dough hitting... Read More


Kalamazoo at the 2015 Green City Market Chef’s BBQ
This year Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet was excited to participate in the annual Green City Market Chef’s BBQ in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. For the 2015 event Chef Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill,... Read More