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December 2008 - Posts
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The Buzz is on break until the new year. Chicago deep-dish pizza photo: Emily Capo From the historic U.S. election to the roller-coaster world economy, calorie counts to baconnaise , 2008 has been a tumultuous year. Here’s a look at some of the Read More...
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The Buzz is on break until the new year. – An avocado shortage, possibly the biggest in 20 years, is looming this spring. [ LAT ] – Prosecco is very popular these days. But without a defined region, like champagne has, everybody is making Read More...
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photo: Lalofont Dear Readers, Zagat Buzz is on break until January 5th, 2009, when we’ll be back with all the latest news and openings. Until then, we'd would like to wish you and yours happy holidays and a healthy, safe new year! In the meantime, Read More...
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– Even restaurateurs have gotten wrapped up in the Madoff mess. [ LAT ] – Starbucks lost its first round in court against a trio of baristas who wanted to start a union. [ NYT ] – Most celebrity chefs don't really cook in their restaurants. Read More...
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Ciprani photo: Courtesy of Cipriani The London branch of Cipriani may have to change its name after losing a trademark battle with the Orient-Express Group, owners of the Hotel Cipriani in Venice. The High Court’s decision means that Arrigo and Read More...
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You can now write restaurant reviews from your phone. Voting on Zagat Survey just got a whole lot easier. Because now, instead of waiting to get home to give your opinion of the latest hot spot, you can reach into your pocket, pull out your phone and Read More...
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The Caprice Holding’s famous Covent Garden haunt, J. Sheekey , is now joined at the hip by J. Sheekey Oyster Bar, a cosy, wood-panelled seafooder, dominated by a traditional U-shaped bar and limited to just 30 nonreservable seats; the upscale menu Read More...
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– In bad times, more and more people want to be chefs. [ Globe and Mail ] – Which is nice, since the National Restaurant Association is predicting a challenging coming year. [ NRN ] – The poor of Milan are going to be eating Beluga caviar Read More...
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All they have is the view, and you can walk outside and have that for free. Read More...
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– Philly's food chains are going to have to start posting their calorie info. [ Inquirer ] – Sparks, RIP. [ AP ] – Houston's is slowly rebranding itself as Hillstone. [ Eater ] – But that doesn't mean it probably won't Read More...
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Economic turmoil or not, those holiday presents aren't going to buy themselves this year (or return themselves next month). But where to go for a quick bite while you're hitting the shops? We suggest trying one of these four top in-store eating Read More...
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– Dairy Queen is launching its own video game, DQ Tycoon. [ NRN ] – On second thought, last call after the inauguration in DC will be 4 AM, not 5 AM. [ Washington Post ] – G. Franco Romagnoli, who helped bring Italian food to America, Read More...
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photo: Rob and Lisa Meehan If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas Day with a festive meal, here are a few options: The Albemarle : For an extravagant experience, this Mayfair hotel classic is offering an £85 per person dinner on Christmas Read More...
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– To try and balance their books, more and more restaurants are staying open on Christmas. [ NRN ] – The FTC is still going after Whole Foods. [ NYT ] – New York State may soon be adding taxes on sugary soft drinks. [ NYT ] – The Read More...
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With holiday parties being cancelled left and right, lots of restaurants are trying to figure out ways to make up for lost revenue. And one way they're doing it is with New Year's Eve dinners, where attendees can say a grand goodbye to 2008 and Read More...
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– Restaurants are dropping employees just like every other industry these days. [ WSJ ] – Demand for organic foods seems to be declining. [ Accidental Hedonist ] – Tom Colicchio and his restaurants are being sued for back tips. [ City Read More...
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Looking for gift ideas for the gourmand readers in your life (other than, naturally, all the latest Zagat guides )? Fret not, here are some recent books from top toques around town. The Big Fat Duck Cookbook , Heston Blumenthal (Bloomsbury Publishing Read More...
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Tom Aikens Photo: Courtesy of Tom Aikens You know things are rough in the economy when less attention is paid to the annual bit of decadence known as white truffle season. But that doesn't mean the fancy fungi isn't out there waiting to be sniffed Read More...
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– Italy is bailing out its parmigiano makers by buying 100,000 wheels of cheese. [ WSJ ] – Japan is slow to embrace the local food movement. [ AP ] – One all-you-can-eat restaurant is charging diners for food they don't finish. [ Read More...
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View of London Photo: Avanti Sharma If vacationing in another country seems like an impossibility given these tough economic times, why not try a foodie staycation instead? Forget the luggage and passport – there are plenty of restaurants with food Read More...
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– The closing of a single sauerkraut plant can have ripples all over. [ NYT ] – Cheap and high in fat, haggis is gaining popularity in England these days. [ Independent ] – Philadelphia is cracking down on unlicensed bars. [ Inquirer Read More...
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Soho’s brightly lit, big-windowed former Circus space is now home to Bob Bob Ricard , a bustling Modern British brasserie where a quirky, pricey menu of comfort fare is served from 7 AM until 3 AM by a pink waistcoat-clad staff; decked out in Orient Read More...
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Menu is epic, but like a bad '50s Bible picture. Read More...
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Jacob Kenedy, a young chef who cut his teeth at Moro , makes his debut as a co-owner at Bocca di Lupo , an unassuming Soho newcomer where he’s offering a polished Italian menu that highlights the regional provenance of each dish (accompanied by Read More...
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– California is in danger of running out of money for school meals. [ LAT ] – A number of foodies want Obama to name his Secretary of Agriculture posthaste. [ Diner's Journal ] – Starbucks, trying to stop its bleeding, is making Read More...
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– Where have all the acorns gone this year? No, seriously, where? [ Washington Post ] – Food advertising in Chicago is literally hot air these days. [ NYT ] – Copia, the food, wine and art museum in Napa, has filed for Chapter 11. [ Read More...
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Sometimes the simplest concepts are the ones that catch on, as evidenced by the expansion of the steak-only restaurant Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte . The Paris-based meatery, which offers a salad and steak frites combo for £19 per person, Read More...
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– Sweet! A new, shrub-derived sweetener is approaching the market. [ Chicago Tribune ] – You aren't really a better person for eating organically. [ GQ ] – A "cook" is not the same as a "chef" according to the Read More...
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Goodman photo: Cindy Chen Named after American jazz legend Benny, the masculine, wood-panelled Goodman chophouse in Mayfair – the first London outpost of a Moscow-based chain – is clad with chocolate-brown leather banquettes and evocative Read More...
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