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August 2009 - Posts
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Every Thursday hear live jazz and taste some complimentary bites at Ivy Restaurant in Downtown Crossing. Downstairs in the Cava Lounge, the jazz group Slys Jazz Trio performs, and chef Mark Cina sends out freebie bites to go with a $5 specialty cocktail Read More...
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– After decades of deep-dish dominance, thin crust is encroaching on Chicago. [ MSNBC ] – The Tavern on the Green name might cost $19 million. Plus, talking with the restaurant's new operator. [ NYP , Grub Street ] – French toque Read More...
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Turner's Seafood Grill & Market Photo: courtesy of the restaurant September is one heck of a shucking season. Turner’s Seafood Grill & Market in Melrose is holding its "Oyster Fest" September 9–30, featuring oysters in Read More...
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– American farms are starting to feel the downturn and are expected to see profits fall 38% this year. [ WSJ ] – You don't see missing children on milk cartons anymore. [ NYT ] – With water sales down, enter coconut water. [ WSJ Read More...
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Pilgrim Monument Photo: Peter Whitlock Attention, artistic vino drinkers: Truro Vineyards has paired with Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum to find the best design for a commemorative wine label to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pilgrim Read More...
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Rialto Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On September 17, Jody Adams of Cambridge's Rialto is hosting a celebration to benefit the James Beard Foundation (which awarded her the Perrier-Jouet Best Chef Award in 1997). Also In the kitchen will be another Read More...
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Chipotle's iPhone app Photo: courtesy of Chipotle It's easy to bash restaurant chains when they make a blunder, but what about the rare instance when they get things right? This just-released free Chipotle iPhone app seems pretty handy, providing Read More...
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– Beer prices are set to rise. [ WSJ ] – In fact, it looks like grocery prices are set to rise as well. [ NYT ] – Gizmodo goes food-friendly for a week to fun results. [ Gizmodo ] – Kraft and others are very proud to be HFCS-free. Read More...
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Détente Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Those hitting the beaches for the upcoming three-day Labor Day weekend are probably looking for something more than a basket of fried clams (not that there's anything wrong with that!). Here are our Read More...
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Todd English Photo: courtesy of Olives One of Boston's first true celebrity chefs, Todd English has never strayed far from the spotlight. But thanks to his first Hollywood venture, Beso , and the success of his PBS show , English has earned even greater Read More...
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The Stork Club's lounge Photo: Mitch Weiss Live music sets the scene at the snazzy South End nightspot Stork Club Boston (named for the famed New York nightclub), where midpriced Southern-accented American fare is served in a space done up with cool Read More...
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Clover Food Lab Photo: courtesy of the truck Summertime in the city begs for quick meals outdoors, a need that's gotten easier to fill thanks to the many food trucks around town. Here's a quick sample: Debunking the myth that all food carts focus Read More...
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Frank Bruni Photo: Soo-Jeong Kang In the foodie circles of New York City, Frank Bruni needs no introduction: up until last week, he was The New York Times ’ restaurant critic. Upon the occasion of the release of his memoir, Born Round: The Secret Read More...
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– New Orleans now has more restaurants open than before Katrina. [ NRN ] – 48 years later, Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking is topping the best-seller list. [ NYT ] – The E.U. considers a bluefin tuna ban. [ FT ] Read More...
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UpStairs on the Square Photo: courtesy of the restaurant We don’t want to admit September is around the corner, except to say that we hope un-blighted tomatoes will be popping up on menus around town. To that end, UpStairs on the Square in Harvard Read More...
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– Food television is as hot as ever. Just ask the Food Network. [ Bloomberg ] – Is the sugar shortage real? [ Atlantic Food ] – Bruni, Bruni everywhere. [ NYer , TONY , Daily Beast , Grub Street , SE , Nightline , Metromix and more ] Read More...
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The next round of baseball’s most famous rivalry returns this weekend, and this time it extends to the kitchen with the Red Sox vs. Yankees " Green Monster Chef Cookout ," happening on August 22. Boston’s own Todd English and New Read More...
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Fans of TV cooking get a double shot of appointment viewing on Bravo tonight. First at 9 PM (8 Central) is the premiere of the Las Vegas season of Top Chef , which offers a whole new set of cheftestants to watch get burned by Tom, Padma, Gail and Toby. Read More...
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Bistro at Crowne Point Photo: courtesy of the restaurant What happens after the beach season ends in P-town? Eating, of course. For the first time, Cape Cod’s urban-edge seaside resort town hosts Provincetown Restaurant Week from November 6–12, Read More...
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– Bruni looks back on the guests he took to dinner. [ NYT ] – Related: how a food critic keeps off the pounds. [ Men's Health ] – Hong Kong looks to tea. [ Bloomberg ] – Behind the Fiji Water curtain. [ Mother Jones , via Accidental Read More...
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Seaglass Restaurant & Lounge , an upscale yet affordable New American on Salisbury Beach, offers panoramic ocean views to go along with its menu of fresh seafood and innovative dishes made with regional ingredients; patrons wear everything from beach Read More...
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Ducali Photo: Mike Ritter Concertgoers and sports enthusiasts heading to TD Garden have another option for grabbing a freshly made panini or artisan Neapolitan pizza pie thanks to family-run North End casual Italian Ducali Pizzeria & Bar ; open for Read More...
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Worship at the altar of summer's bounty with Temple Bar ’s executive chef Michael Scelfo. The Porter Square toque is showcasing local, seasonal produce with an all-veggie, three-course prix fixe at his Cambridge New American ($38; 617-547-5055; Read More...
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– Restaurants turn to coupons... [ NRN ] – Along with myriad other options. [ MarketWatch ] – Fruit giant Dole has filed for an IPO. [ Reuters ] – Planning meals for... Mars? [ LAT ] – Move over, anorexia: orthorexia nervosa Read More...
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It's hard to describe the service, as we saw so little of it. Read More...
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Prezza Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Today until August 16, enjoy a grill fest at Prezza in the North End. Chef Anthony Caturano hosts fellow Boston area chefs, including Evan Deluty from Stella , and Carla and Christine Pallotta from Nebo , who'll Read More...
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– Large agra firms are worried about the financial impact of climate-change legislation. [ WSJ ] – Ever wonder where Bernie Madoff liked to eat? [ Eater ] – Sugar prices are caught in a "perfect storm" and may climb another Read More...
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ZAGAT.com has just gotten a whole lot more Facebook -friendly. Facebook Connect allows members of the social site to register for a Zagat account in one simple step. Already registered with us? Merge your Zagat and Facebook accounts, and the reviews you Read More...
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Persephone, the funky New American tucked inside the Achille’s Project retail store in South Boston, has closed. Read More...
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Goose Island brewmaster Greg Hall Photo: courtesy of the brewery Before he became Goose Island Beer Company ’s award-winning brewmaster, Greg Hall toured breweries around the world to hone his beer knowledge. We chatted with Hall about the ascendance Read More...
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Nothing cools you down on a hot August day like a nice cold soup, especially when you can make it in the the comfort of your own air-conditioned kitchen. On August 19, the Boston Center for Adult Education is hosting a course on making cold soups that Read More...
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– Labor disputes at the Bel-Air and Disneyland. [ LAT ] – Five Italian wineries are being accused of making fraudulent brunellos. [ NYT ] – Julia Child's book sales are soaring. [ Crain's ] – Even Martha Stewart's tomatoes Read More...
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Big Papi Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Too-cool-for-school Red Sox slugger David “Papi” Ortiz is a partner at Big Papi's Grille , a family-friendly New American in Framingham, where the dinner-only menu includes nods to his Dominican Read More...
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At 88 Wharf Riverfront Grill, a classy yet casual American perched on the Neponset River in Milton, locals and city dwellers enjoy midpriced meals in the spacious dining room with marina-themed photos, or gather for a drink at the marble bar sporting Read More...
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Our unique Zagat nru phone application – which acts like a radar to find the nearest restaurants, nightspots and shops in over 75 cities around the world – has been nominated for an Android Network Award (it's up for Best Location-Based Read More...
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August 15–16 the Verrill Farm in Concord throws its annual "Corn and Tomato Festival," where 30 varieties of corn and tomatoes can be savored alongside burgers, hot dogs and other fare. The event also features live bluegrass music, hayrides Read More...
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– Forget box wine: how about wine in a plastic bottle? [ LAT ] – Sugar prices are up 40%. [ Bloomberg ] – Dan Barber talks tomato blight. [ NYT ] – How to start your own NYC food truck. [ Grub Street ] – DIY butchering is Read More...
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The owner said the lamb was from New Zealand. Must've walked. Read More...
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Eastern Standard Photo: courtesy of the restaurant On August 16, Kenmore Square's Eastern Standard celebrates its signature cocktail, the whiskey smash. To mark selling 21,000 of them, next Sunday guest bartenders will prepare smashes in multiple Read More...
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– Let the Scots keep their haggis. [ NYT ] – The changing definition of a "food snob." [ NYDN ] – Seeing a slip in sales, Whole Foods pushes for healthier eating. [ WSJ ] – Related: the Whole Foods in London's Kensington Read More...
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By Nina and Tim Zagat Tim and Nina Zagat share their thoughts on the film . So just how good is Meryl Streep as Julia Child in Julie & Julia, the Nora Ephron film that's had the food world salivating for months? Last Thursday we attended the movie's Read More...
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Coda Photo: courtesy of the restaurant For a South End burger that won't break the bank, the $10 Black Angus version at Coda should do the trick. Served on a black pepper brioche roll with a side of hand-cut fries, the burger appears on the menu nightly. Read More...
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Ledge, an American restaurant, will take the place of Donovan’s Tavern in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester later this month (2261 Dorchester Ave.). Read More...
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– Detroit is close to becoming a fresh food desert. [ Guernica ] – The price of sugar is soaring, and many Indian farmers are hurting for it. [ NYT ] – Inside the booming Cook's Illustrated empire. [ Boston Globe ] – Is Walmart Read More...
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The Catered Affair Photo: courtesy of the restaurant An elegant American overlooking the central library’s outdoor area, The Courtyard is ideal for a Back Bay business lunch or leisurely afternoon tea (with food from one of the city’s most Read More...
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Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia Photo: copyright Columbia Pictures The stars were out last week for New York City's red-carpet premiere of Julie & Julia , opening this Friday, August 7. Zagat Buzz was also there , and we scored some tasty quips Read More...
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By the end of the month Wellesley will be gaining another eatery when Bobby’s American Grille opens at 11 Washington St., just west of Newton Lower Falls. You can follow updates on the restaurant's progress on Twitter (781-235-2345). Read More...
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– The House voted to give the FDA more authority to prevent food-borne illnesses. [ WSJ , WP ] – Trying to fix the Australian wine industry. [ WSJ ] – So organic food isn't more nutritious than normal food. And? [ The Atlantic ] Read More...
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