Kitchen Tips for Holiday Food Prep by Chef Wolfgang Puck


Wolfgang Puck

As a follow-up the Nate Berkus article we did last week, we wanted to share famous chef Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen tips for the holiday season.

These are some helpful food preps that Wolfgang Puck has offered to help you, so your family and guests can enjoy your special holiday meal.

1) When making mashed potatoes, after you drain the potatoes return them to the hot pan, cover tightly, and allow them to steam for 5 minutes. Doing this allows them to dry out so they’ll mash to a beautiful texture and soak up the butter and cream more readily.




WP24 by Wolfgang Puck – The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

WP24 restaurant - Wolfgang Puck
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This is a winning combination. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and celebrated Chef Wolfgang Puck collaborated to offer the ultimate in fine dining to L.A.

WP24 restaurant by Wolfgang Puck brings fine dining to the burgeoning culinary scene of downtown Los Angeles.

Wolfgang Puck is one of our country’s most esteemed chefs, and WP24 will feature refined Asian fare, against a backdrop of the stunning Los Angeles skyline.

Wp24 is located on the twenty-fourth floor of the newly opened and luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles.

“I am thrilled to be partnering with The Ritz-Carlton again and to be a part of the first luxury hotel to open downtown,” said Wolfgang Puck. “Given my longstanding relationship with the city of Los Angeles, it is an honor to continue my involvement with the renaissance of downtown, especially L.A. LIVE.”

WP24 will showcase panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding area. In addition to a spacious dining room and lounge, the restaurant will feature a wine cave and two private dining rooms.

WP24 - Wolfgang Puck
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“We know that WP24 by Wolfgang Puck will provide an extraordinary experience for both our hotel guests, residents and the local Los Angeles dining community,” said Javier Cano, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. “Wolfgang Puck is a culinary pioneer who continues to innovate and captivate diners worldwide.”

The luxury Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles features 123 well-appointed guestrooms, including 14 suites with contemporary décor, as well as downtown Los Angeles’ only full-service hotel spa, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, providing a luxurious, 8,000-square-foot sanctuary.

WP24 by Wolfgang Puck
900 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 743-8824




Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a wonderful resort and ideal for those who like a little luxury, a splash of entertainment and a lot of gambling. Located on the main strip you have easy access to most other casinos and shows.

Tropically themed with elegant architecture and lush surroundings, this is the place to see and be seen in the hippest spot in town.

Mandalay Bay offers a high-end room product, superb dining by world-renowned chefs, an array of glamorous nightspots, the best pool in Las Vegas and much, much more.

Mandalay Bay has earned the prestigious Four Diamond Award from AAA recognizing the resort for its exceptional degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.When it comes to treating guests with a truly exciting and elegant experience, it doesn’t get any better than Mandalay Bay resort & Casino on the world famous Las Vegas Strip.

Everything from nearly two dozen upscale restaurants and popular entertainment to a sandy beach and two relaxing spas can be found here.

The 11-acre Beach at Mandalay Bay is not your typical Las Vegas Pool. Named the number one beach in Las Vegas for seven years running, you can catch a wave in the famous wave pool, swim in one of four exotic pools or relax with a leisurely float down the lazy river.

With unique flavors and styles, innovative restaurateurs and daring architects Mandalay Bay creates dining experiences that scintillate the senses as well as please the palate.

Signature restaurants include: MIX, restaurant rm, Fleur de Lys, China Grill, STRIPSTEAK, Shanghai Lilly and Trattoria del Lupo, where Wolfgang Puck presents a dining experience that is like a stroll in a small Italian piazza.




Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a wonderful resort and ideal for those who like a little luxury, a splash of entertainment and a lot of gambling. Located on the main strip you have easy access to most other casinos and shows.

Tropically themed with elegant architecture and lush surroundings, this is the place to see and be seen in the hippest spot in town.

Mandalay Bay offers a high-end room product, superb dining by world-renowned chefs, an array of glamorous nightspots, the best pool in Las Vegas and much, much more.

Mandalay Bay has earned the prestigious Four Diamond Award from AAA recognizing the resort for its exceptional degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.When it comes to treating guests with a truly exciting and elegant experience, it doesn’t get any better than Mandalay Bay resort & Casino on the world famous Las Vegas Strip.

Everything from nearly two dozen upscale restaurants and popular entertainment to a sandy beach and two relaxing spas can be found here.

The 11-acre Beach at Mandalay Bay is not your typical Las Vegas Pool. Named the number one beach in Las Vegas for seven years running, you can catch a wave in the famous wave pool, swim in one of four exotic pools or relax with a leisurely float down the lazy river.

With unique flavors and styles, innovative restaurateurs and daring architects Mandalay Bay creates dining experiences that scintillate the senses as well as please the palate.

Signature restaurants include: MIX, restaurant rm, Fleur de Lys, China Grill, STRIPSTEAK, Shanghai Lilly and Trattoria del Lupo, where Wolfgang Puck presents a dining experience that is like a stroll in a small Italian piazza.