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November 2008 - Posts
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Let us consider the turkey, that curiously hyperbolic fowl that an uncommonly large number of us will be forced to consume tomorrow. Turkey is a creature that one either loves, or doesn't love, with only a very few left sitting on the proverbial fence. Read More...
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– Food stamp usage in the U.S. is nearing an all-time high. [ Washington Post ] – How do farmers get so many turkeys ready to go for Thanksgiving? [ Slate ] – On Monday, the double cheeseburger will leave McDonald's dollar menu. Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com Staff Editor After five seasons of being involved with Top Chef , Lee Anne Wong shares some behind-the-scenes scoop. Lee Anne Wong Top Chef whips up drama on TV screens every Wednesday night, but there's plenty of Read More...
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At The Century Public House , a midpriced, upscale-casual hangout attached to Rogers Park's Morse Theatre, New American and pub food fashioned from local, seasonal and housemade ingredients gets washed down with extensive craft beer and whiskey selections; Read More...
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Chickpea photo: Steven Johnson The nightlife impresario behind La Pomme Rouge is serving his mother’s Middle Eastern–Palestinian recipes at Chickpea , a cash-only arrival in a skinny West Town storefront, where the earthy, colorful setting Read More...
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The results of our 2008 Airline Survey are in , and while there were a few positive developments, the industry as a whole is hardly flying high in the public’s eyes. First, the good news: average overall ratings – factoring in Comfort, Service Read More...
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The 9,950 surveyors who participated in Zagat's 2008 Airline Survey had plenty of gripes about air travel. Below are some of our favorite comments. (To see the results of the survey, click here .) The Rhett Butler of airlines: they just don't Read More...
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– Campbell soup is so over MSG. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks lost a laptop with 97,000 employees' names, addresses and social security numbers. [ Starbucks Gossip ] – Was the head of New York's State Liquor Authority pressured Read More...
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Had I known the lobster cost $300, I would have brought it home and kept it as a pet. Read More...
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If you're looking for an affordable Italian feast to hold you over from the Thanksgiving turkey to the Christmas ham, look no further than Lakeview's Angelina Restaurant . On Tuesday, December 9th, the restaurant's executive chef Fred Ramos Read More...
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– A 2.15-pound truffle is having a terrible time selling in New York. [ Gothamist ] – Beaujolais' big days are behind it. [ WSJ ] – Massachusetts' wine shipping laws have been thrown out. [ Bostonist ] – The feud between Read More...
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On Black Friday, November 28th, Andrés Lara, the new pastry chef at the Gold Coast's popular French NoMI , is launching La Boule de Noël, a temporary holiday macaron boutique in the Park Hyatt . Open every Tuesday through Saturday from Read More...
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Can't get enough of Top Chef ? You're not alone. Each Thursday, it seems that food sites on the Internet stop to take a collective look at what went down on the chopping block the night before. So if you're looking to kill some time reading Read More...
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Zagat's new iPhone application Starting today, iPhone and iPod Touch owners will have one more reason to obsess over their favorite gadgets. Available now in the iTunes App Store for the bargain price of $9.99, ZAGAT TO GO '09 gives you access Read More...
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– The definition of organic milk in the U.S. may soon be finalized. [ USA Today ] – In defense of disliking dishes. [ MenuPages ] – PETA, which really doesn't like Thanksgiving, has pulled up some very disturbing turkey videos. [ Read More...
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Leave the cheese log in the fridge, because on Sunday, November 23rd, at Red Light , chef Jackie Chen will lead a cooking class where you'll learn to make three holiday hors d’oeuvres and also how to bake and build your own gingerbread house. Read More...
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An underserved stretch of Uptown gets Fontana Grill , a reasonably priced Italian grill and wine bar serving stone-fired pizzas, a half-dozen entrees and a few Bosnian family dishes for lunch and dinner ; its casual modern setting includes a granite bar, Read More...
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Mantou Noodle Bar photo: Steven Johnson Mantou Noodle Bar , a minimal-chic Asian in the heart of Wicker Park, offers bargain bites – steamed buns, noodles, rice bowls – accompanied by a cocktail list with plenty of sake and shochu, all served Read More...
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– The New Yorker's annual food issue is out and chock full of interesting reads. [ New Yorker ] – Spam? The beloved canned meat product is gunning for a comeback. [ NYT ] – Business lunches ain't exactly what they used to be. Read More...
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Powerhouse Photo: Steven Johnson To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Powerhouse Restaurant & Bar in Chicago’s West Loop will serve complimentary glasses of champagne during dinner hours from November 17th–19th. Sweetening the deal: Read More...
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– Milk-based products from China have been blocked by the FDA for fear of contamination. [ NYT , WSJ ] – When you eat fast food you are mostly eating... corn. [ Time ] – At least one blogger is done with pandering to the Internet's Read More...
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one sixtyblue Courtesy of one sixtyblue Recently Michael McDonald, an alum of Charlie Trotter's C (in the One&Only Palmilla Resort in Los Cabos) and Restaurant Charlie (in Las Vegas's Palazzo ), has replaced Martial Noguier as the chef at Read More...
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Last night the fifth season of Top Chef premiered on Bravo and the Internet is already full of recaps and discussion of what went down in the kitchen. Here's just a quick sampling of the Top Chef talk going around this morning: – Lots of folks Read More...
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– Bake sales ain't what they used to be in California. [ NYT ] – Less-than-perfect-looking fruit are expected to be allowed back in the EU. [ Independent ] – The U.N. is warning that a serious food shortage in Gaza is two days away. Read More...
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Traditionally released on the third Thursday in November, the young, fruity Beaujolais Nouveau is almost synonymous with joie de vivre. Though its magnetic pull seems to have lessened in the past few years, the wine's annual launch still draws a crowd. Read More...
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Eve photo: Steven Johnson The Tallulah team goes for the Gold [Coast] at Eve with seasonal, moderately priced New American dining in an upscale-casual, white-tablecloth setting; its warm brown-and-beige dining room gets a style boost from sleek chairs Read More...
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– It isn't just the cereal boxes. Food packages across the board are shrinking. [ LAT ] – Nutritional labels are coming to Philadelphia's chain menus. [ Inquirer ] – A Q&A with Eric Ripert . [ Gothamist ] – Beer sales Read More...
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Instead of spending your increasingly precious paycheck on a trip touring Italy, taste a little of Veneto and Tuscany for far less. HB Home Bistro Photo: Courtesy of HB Home Bistro Chef Joncarl Lachman of HB Home Bistro and the owner of KAFKA wine co. Read More...
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– Steep food price increases are likely on the way. [ Reuters ] – Meanwhile, food banks in some areas are already in dire need of donations. [ Boston ] – David Chang is at it again: a Momofuku Milk Bar is coming. [ Eater ] – Making Read More...
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With the economy still uncertain, what is the foodie in search of a deal to do? Turn to OpenTable , it seems. The online reservation site (and Zagat partner) has teamed up with area restaurants to launch its " Appetite Stimulus Plan " from Monday, Read More...
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By Jacqueline Wasilczyk, ZAGAT.com staff editor With increased funding and star chef support, Timothy Hollingsworth has high hopes for the Lyon competition. The Bocuse d'Or trophy, modeled after founder Paul Bocuse Photo: courtesy of Bocuse d'Or Read More...
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– Five restaurateurs were elected to congress yesterday. [ NRN ] – Meanwhile, California's farm animal treatment proposition passed handily. [ LAT ] – A tough economy is a boon for budget beers. [ AdAge ] – Anecdotally, Barack Read More...
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Photo: Ion Sokhos For a holiday, Thanksgiving can sure feel like a lot of work. Want to skip the shopping, cooking and cleaning this year? Then make a dinner reservation instead. There's a meal out there to suit every budget, from affordable family-friendly Read More...
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photo: Tony Miller Today is Election Day in America. And if you haven't already cast your ballot, we just wanted to add to the chorus reminding you of the importance of letting your voice be heard. (Not sure if you'll have time? Here is a list Read More...
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On Sunday, November 9th, a few days before Veterans Day, McCormick & Schmick’s will honor those who have served our country by serving them a free lunch or dinner entree, ordered from a special menu, as well as a complimentary soft beverage. Read More...
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The owners of Lincoln Square’s erstwhile Erba have reinvented it as Chelsea Grill , an informal neighborhood New American where contemporary, moderately priced twists on classic comfort foods are paired with microbrews and affordable wines; its Read More...
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– Learn how they stuff in all those sponsorships into Top Chef . [ AdAge ] – From the silver linings department: Will a recession mean more affordable wine lists? [ Slate ] – Here are some sweet ideas for those wondering what to do with Read More...
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