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September 2008 - Posts
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In these tough economic times, it’s no surprise that restaurateurs are opening additional branches of time-tested spots rather than venturing out into uncharted territory with entirely new concepts. Here are some of the dining sequels expected to Read More...
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Legendary actor Paul Newman passed away over the weekend. Although best known as a movie star, he was also renowned as an entrepreneur/philanthropist thanks to his Newman’s Own brand of food products, which began as a line of salad dressing and Read More...
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After a major renovation by the Gordon Ramsay crew, the previously derelict John Nash building on the edge of Regent’s Park is now York & Albany , offering a classy (and pricey) Angela Hartnett–led Modern European menu; what’s more, Read More...
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– Sustainable seafood cards have come to sushi. [ LAT ] – A French Laundry sous chef will represent the U.S. in the Bocuse d'Or. [ Diner's Journal ] – Forget about a food shortage. The world has a potable water shortage. [ Economist Read More...
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I asked the waitress what was on the cheese plate and she replied 'cheese.' Read More...
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Bar snacks, like our pubs , have moved upmarket. Gone are the bowls of peanuts on the bar and packets of smoky bacon crisps. Now any pub worth its salt serves homemade pork scratchings or pork pies with piccalilli to wash down with a pint of ale. Retro Read More...
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– China's tainted milk scandal is spreading to Europe. [ NYT ] – While working on the bailout plan last night, the House ordered pizza and the Senate got Thai. [ NYT ] – A 12-year-old McDonald's burger looks about the same as Read More...
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Vama Photo: Courtesy of Vama Now that we've revealed that London's preferred cuisine is Italian , it's time to look at some of the other highly ranked dining options. If eye-opening spices and adventurous flavours excite your palate, consider Read More...
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– Are major egg producers fixing prices? Possibly. [ WSJ ] – A group of French chefs wants the UN to declare their cuisine a world treasure. [ NYT ] – But what will the children of New York's Hunts Point do with $1M in vegan food? Read More...
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Approximately a year after debuting, Bukhara Group's London outpost of Pan-Asian restaurant Haiku has closed. The original, located in Cape Town, remains open. Read More...
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– In terms of quality coffee in the States, has Chicago surpassed Seattle? [ The Stew ] – Krispy Kreme is bringing in the soft-serve ice cream. [ USA Today ] – After 25 states asked it to reconsider, MillerCoors has put its caffeinated Read More...
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Andaman photo: Andaman A plush refurb of the St. James's Hotel yielded a classy canvas for newcomer Andaman , where lauded German chef Dieter Müller’s pricey menu is inspired by Marco Polo's spice routes (i.e. Med-biased, with Asian Read More...
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Inamo photo: Courtesy Inamo Each tabletop at the quirky, hip Soho Asian fusion newcomer Inamo features a futuristic touch-sensitive panel that lets diners choose their own food and drinks, play digital Battleship (if conversation dries up) and even order Read More...
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– The celebrity chefs keep pouring into Vegas. [ Eater LA ] – Grant Achatz of Chicago's Alinea defends the long tasting menus disparaged by Anthony Bourdain and Marco Pierre White . [ Gothamist ] – And on that note, Thomas Keller Read More...
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Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley Photo: Courtesy of The Berkeley There is just the hint of a chill in the air, meaning it's time to begin thinking about a hot cup of tea in the afternoon. Here's an assortment of new and old places to Read More...
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– Making the most of moose meat in Alaska. [ NYT ] – The illustrious tea bag may well be 100 years old today! [ Serious Eats ] – The FDA is thinking of making allergy labels on food more prominent. [ Washington Post ] – In the Read More...
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Marcus Wareing at The Berkley opened on Monday, and will likely be one of fall's most sought-after reservations. But that's not the season's only exciting news: there are plenty of other openings to look forward to, including a game-oriented Read More...
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– Trans fats are now banned in Boston too. [ Boston Globe ] – Amazon.com is getting into the wine-selling business in the U.S.. [ Tech Crunch ] – Proof the declining U.S. economy is affecting the food industry: New York's Four Seasons Read More...
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The Bolingbroke photo: Courtesy of The Bolingbroke Beyond the bustling, noisy bar of the new Battersea gastropub The Bolingbroke Pub & Dining Room (which comes from the same stable as The Abbeville ) is an airy, high-ceilinged conservatory dining Read More...
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Broome & Delancey photo: Courtesy of Broome & Delancey Amongst the kaleidoscope of eateries on Battersea Rise comes Broome & Delancey , an all-day brasserie where easy-going, well-priced Eclectic fare is prepared in an open kitchen; the understated Read More...
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Bruschetta Photo: Allerina & Glen MacLarty The 2009 London Restaurants guide is out, and more than 5,300 avid diners like you have spoken. London's favourite cuisine is Italian, followed by French (18%) and Japanese (15%). (Only 9% chose British Read More...
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Browsing through the online edition of the Times of London the other day, I came upon a seemingly fascinating story titled "Top 10 Ways to Forage for Free Food" . It's a guide (of sorts) inspired by an interview with British food writer Read More...
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Gordon Ramsay According to Zagat's just-released 2009 London Restaurants guide, Italian takes the prize as the city’s cuisine of choice, even though New French fave Gordon Ramsay at 68 Royal Hospital Rd. reclaimed the No. 1 spot for Food (after Read More...
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Murano Photo: Courtesy of Murano After exiting from The Connaught last year, Gordon Ramsay protégé du jour Angela Hartnett has reemerged at Murano , a chichi Modern European with rustic Italian influences in Mayfair; the setting has been Read More...
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– National Geographic has launched a new website devoted to the foods of the world. [ National Geographic ] – How would you like a beer made with yeast from the Jurassic era? [ Washington Post ] – Take an awesome tour through America's Read More...
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If you want one last chance to dine at Nobu ’s Canary Wharf offshoot Ubon by Nobu , you have until 26th September. After that the restaurant will be closed with plans to relocate, but there is no news yet as to where. It will be hard to match the Read More...
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– The state of Slow Food after Slow Food Nation. [ NYT ] – Of course, the local-food revolution isn't just happening in the States, it is happening across the pond too. [ NYS ] – But what about endangered foods? [ Serious Eats ] Read More...
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After less than six months in business, Tom Aikens' modern Chelsea chippy, Tom's Place, has closed . Despite Aikens' reputation (he has two other Chelsea restaurants, Tom Aikens and Tom's Kitchen ), the young toque had trouble persuading Read More...
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Gordon Ramsy It's never dull over at Gordon Ramsay Holdings, Ramsay's restaurant group. We had reported earlier on the split between Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, who has been the chef at Pétrus for the past nine years. The Berkeley has finally Read More...
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