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Giving Pinot Grigio Another Go
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:30:35 EDT
The grape's popularity has come at a price: plenty of plonk. But great vintages are out there, writes Jay McInerney.
Seoul Draws Foodies
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:46:10 EDT
In an astonishing transformation, South Korea's capital has become a foodie destination.
Food That's Irresistibly Messy
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:03:34 EDT
The popularity of cooking shows, the eat-local movement and the growth of casual-dining restaurants have reshaped consumers' views of what makes food look appealing.
Whiskey On the Water
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:42:15 EDT
The Whisky Guild's annual Whisky on the Hudson boat event tour brought together more than 1,100 top-level professionals and budding connoisseurs to try more than 100 of the world's finest whiskeys.
Chefs Return to Nature
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:30:11 EDT
The emergence of Copenhagen's Noma, recently named best restaurant in the world, and other like-minded establishments appears to signal a shift toward an emphasis on terroir and local ingredients, rather than dishes conjured out of food laboratories.
'Grade A' Egg Stamp Isn't What It Seems
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:49:49 EDT
Many consumers wrongly believe the 'USDA Grade A' shield on egg cartons means they've been inspected for safety. In fact, the shield merely means the department has checked that the eggs are the correct color and size.
Food for the Great Unwashed
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:22:21 EDT
This weekend isn't just the unofficial end of summer, it's the end of Restaurant Week, which was extended from mid-July all the way through Labor Day.
'Safety Wine' Around the World
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:03:01 EDT
Sauvignon Blanc has escaped a Chardonnay-type backlash—and it's cropping up everywhere.
The Netherlands Finds Its Flavor
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:42:26 EDT
A growing trend toward seasonal, homegrown produce is helping to reinvent Dutch cuisine.
Sandwich Shop Stays Open, for Now
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:03:45 EDT
Ike's Place, a popular sandwich shop in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, narrowly avoided eviction on a legal technicality after months of complaints by neighbors about problems with long lines, trash and noise.
Sotheby's Puts Veggies on Block
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:22:22 EDT
Sotheby's Auction House, that purveyor of all things rare and fine, will soon dabble in something a little more pedestrian: vegetables.
The Grace Kelly of Wines
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:46:44 EDT
The white Burgundies of Puligny-Montrachet have an angular beauty, says Jay McInerney. A vintner tells of "seeking the unconscious of the earth."
New York's 'Desi Food Truck'
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:21:16 EDT
Walk down Fifth Avenue and, at the intersection of 27th Street, it's hard to miss a yellow van plastered with posters of Bollywood stars.
A Farm Feast for 175
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:44:54 EDT
Quail Hill Farm held its annual benefit dinner last weekend, attracting organic farmers, wine makers, artists, surfers, brokers and Alec Baldwin.
New Front Opens in Vendor Wars
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:01:01 EDT
A violation of rule no. 1 in the business of gourmet-food trucks -- avoid parking on the same block as your brethren -- sparked a battle between two trucks on Tuesday in Midtown.
Café Serves All, Lubavitch Style
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:52:09 EDT
At this strictly kosher, all-dairy restaurant, none of the wait staff are religious Jews, and a few are African-American and Caribbean-American.
Consumers Split on Gulf Seafood Safety
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:16:31 EDT
Government officials say Gulf seafood cleared for sale has been thoroughly vetted. Whether consumers are buying those assurances —and the fish—remains to be seen.
Mad About Mooncakes
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:35:42 EDT
It's mooncake season, and each year brings a new crop. From the traditional -- lotus-seed or custard cream -- to chocolate, or even durian, here are a few from this year's batch.
A Fine Time for Wine
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:37 EDT
New York has experienced many golden ages—more than any other city in the world, save perhaps Paris. And right now, we're living in the golden age of wine bars.
Fair Weather, Early Harvest
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:55:56 EDT
Warm weather has fruits and vegetables ripening early this year. On some farms, fall crops will be ready before Labor Day.
Chef Emeril Chops Condo Sales Price
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:18:41 EDT
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse—famous for his TV catch phrase "Let's kick it up a notch!"—sold his Midtown Manhattan loft after kicking the price down several notches over the past year.
Banker Builds a Candy Business in Bits and Pieces
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:13:01 EDT
Anita Zeldin went from banking to building a butter brickle business call East Hampton Edibles.
Restaurateurs Under Siege
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:44:11 EDT
Some of the city's hottest chefs and restaurateurs are increasingly being targeted by lawsuits filed by a handful of attorneys on behalf of small numbers of employees.
Tasty Trails Around the Region
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:21:25 EDT
There are few better ways to spend a summer weekend than sipping and swirling wine, and New Yorkers are spoiled for choice, with hundreds of wineries in a 150-mile radius of the city. How do the wineries stack up?
The Friendliest Young Woman in the Room
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:29:32 EDT
For women who peddle novelty drinks in Manhattan bars, selling shots is a game and science. Each interaction with a potential customer is an investment, and even an unpromising start yields dividends.
How Safe Are My Eggs?
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:47:08 EDT
Iowa hens that may be at the heart of a massive egg recall are still laying. And the eggs, which will be pasteurized, could end up on a table near you.
15 Minutes for Chef's Broccoli
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:55:00 EDT
Melodrama thrives on "Iron Chef America." But it rarely attaches, in any context, to broccoli. So credit the Food Network and the show for making the ubiquitous vegetable a star. Even more, credit chef Amanda Cohen.
Sliced Bagels, Taxes on Top
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:26:46 EDT
What's the tax on a bagel? It depends how you slice it—or in the case of New York, if you slice it. State tax officials have begun to enforce one of the more obscure distinctions within the state's sales tax law.
Are the Wines in First Class First-Rate?
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:06:26 EDT
From Dom Pérignon on Singapore to a $19 Chardonnay on United, Lettie Teague takes a tasting tour of five airlines' high-end offerings.