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• Outtake of the Week

  Why the attitude? No one else is eating here. Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 5:26 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Masa Munchies for Black Friday

  Masa's Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Take a break from shopping madness on Black Friday, November 27, with a two-course $15 lunch or $25 dinner (drink included with each) at Masa's South End (617-338-8884) and Woburn (781-938-8886) locations Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 1:48 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Obese Americans, Ramsay Loses His Number Two

  – By 2018, 43% of Americans are expected to be obese. [ NYDN ] – Gordon Ramsay has lost his right-hand man. [ Bloomberg ] – The Senate is considering requiring beef to be tested for E. coli. [ NYT ] – Top Chef contestants aren't Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 12:12 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Late Nights at the Biltmore

  Biltmore Bar & Grille Photo: Mike Ritter The Biltmore Bar & Grille , a cozy American tavern in Newton, has just updated its dinner menu and expanded its bar and seating, bringing in a late-night crowd from the ’burbs. The additions also Read More... Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:57 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Pairing Practice

  Photo: courtesy of Sweet Solutions Just in time for the holidays, on Wednesday, December 2, Gordon’s Fine Wine & Culinary Center in Waltham will host Chocolate Heaven: Dessert & Dessert Wine Pairings . Judy Mattera, a Boston-area pastry Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:38 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Koodies, Samuelsson Goes to Washington

  – Marcus Samuelsson will be working the kitchen at Obama's first state dinner. [ Obama Foodorama ] – The fight for Cadbury intensifies. [ WSJ ] – Chipotle sets its sights on London, Europe. [ NRN ] – Costco drops Coke. [ AP Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:20 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Sensing Gerard Barbin

  Gerard Barbin Photo: courtesy of Sensing Gerard Barbin cut his teeth in some of his home country's finest kitchens. Prior to coming to Boston, the Frenchman worked in Paris under Guy Martin , and when offered the chance to run Martin's kitchen Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 2:36 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Article Spotlight

• Singh-ing in Wellesley Hills

  Along busy Route 16 in Wellesley Hills, tucked away on a subterranean level, is Singh’s Café , a budget-friendly Indian arrival specializing in cuisine from the Northern region of the country – lamb, kebabs, lentils and roti (though Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:51 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Explore Tandoor

  Mantra Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Ever wish you could whip up some Tandoor specialties? Now you can through Mantra ’s Tuesday Tandoor cooking classes. The nominal fee includes one free cocktail, a sampling of various naans, kebabs and other Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 12:12 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Buzzy Booze, Subway in the Sky

  – The FDA is targeting caffeinated booze. [ WSJ ] – Meanwhile, its efforts to ban eating raw oysters didn't work out so well. [ NYT ] – Burger King franchisees lose 10¢ for every $1 double cheeseburger sold. [ NRN ] – Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 11:50 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtake of the Week

  Authenticity has never been more perfectly faked. Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 5:46 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Summer Winter Beer Blast

  Summer Winter Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Allagash Brewing Company will lure hopsheads to Summer Winter in Burlington on November 20, when it provides the libations for a three-course beer dinner. The brews will be paired with each course, and also Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 12:00 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Drink Preferences, Raw Oyster Brouhahah

  – A whole lot of info on what diners like to drink. [ R&I ] – Should the FDA try to prevent you from eating raw oysters? [ NYT , Slate ] – Burger King franchisees are suing over $1 double cheeseburgers. [ Miami Herald ] – Meanwhile, Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 11:01 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtakes: Cruise Lines Edition

  Each time we perform a survey here at Zagat we inevitably find ourselves with a slew of amusing outtakes that aren't quite fit for print. Which doesn't mean they aren't entertaining. Here are a few of our favorites from our just completed Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:22 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Stoddard's Imminent, AKA on the Way

  Stoddard’s Fine Food & Ale in the Ladder District is finally slated to open later this month on Tuesday, November 17 (48 Temple Pl.; 617-426-0048). Update: Per PR, Stoddard's will be opening December 3. Looking further ahead to this spring Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:01 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Coming Soon