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May 2009 - Posts
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Sign up for a "Sake Crash Course" at Bincho Yakitori to better understand the ins and outs of the Japanese spirit. Courses are held every Wednesday evening in June and include four different sakes served with light bites, accompanied by explanations Read More...
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– Have the French fallen out of love with food? [ Times Online ] – Times are tough for organic dairies. [ NYT ] – Corton 's Paul Liebrandt uses...a ShamWow. [ Gothamist ] – On Sotomayor and wine-shipping rules. [ The Stew ] Read More...
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Cinnamon Kitchen will be participating in Taste of London Photo: Cindy Chen Celebrate summer in the city by feasting at the annual Taste of London in Regent's Park this June. Attendees can expect cooking demos, wine tastings and more than 40 restaurants Read More...
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This Saturday night, 30 May, celebrate the southwest of France at Cellar Gascon . The small-plates spot from Pascal Aussignac is offering a five-course food tour of the region paired with six different wines for just £25 per person (020-7600-7561) Read More...
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Zagat nru hits the G1. Choosing a cell phone can be as tough as figuring out where to go to dinner, but whatever your decision, we’ve got you covered. You already know about ZAGAT.mobi , which provides up-to-date info on your phone’s web browser, Read More...
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– Common garden weeds are making a big splash in grocery stores. [ WSJ ] – With the return of summer comes the always entertaining fro-yo wars. [ USAT ] – Ethical issues in the land of wine criticism. [ WSJ ] – Home canning is Read More...
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Min Jiang Photo: Cindy Chen Taking advantage of this summer's production of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Min Jiang is offering a three-course lunch with a glass of wine plus a top-seat ticket to a matinee performance on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday Read More...
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Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria Photo: Cindy Chen Perched on a busy junction near Notting Hill Gate, Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria, an unpretentious, old-school trattoria, boasts an inviting covered front terrace with a glass floor that allows a view Read More...
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Le Café Anglais in Bayswater wants to take you to the movies. Anytime today through Monday, book your tickets online and then reserve a table at info@lecafeanglais.co.uk. When you arrive, inform the restaurant that you’re a moviegoer, and Read More...
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Stanley Lobel Photo: courtesy of Lobel's Prime Meats Renowned butcher Stanley Lobel, whose family has been in the industry for five generations, knows meat. As co-owner and operator of the New York institution Lobel's Prime Meats , and co-author Read More...
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– Alan Richman’s favorite 25 pizzas across the country. [ GQ ] – Street carts that tweet. [ Serious Eats ] – Chef Eliot Ketley to be replaced at NYC's Monkey Bar by Larry Forgione. [ Diner's Journal ] – Get to know Read More...
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twotwentytwo Photo: Cindy Chen The grand Landmark London hotel overlooking Marylebone station has completely revamped its downstairs dining room into twotwentytwo , a bright, relaxed Modern European brasserie/bar where diners can settle into comfy armchairs Read More...
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With May comes not only flowers, but also white and rosé wines. To get into the spirit of the season, the Farringdon branch of Vivat Bacchus will host “Cheese and Wine: Blue Blue Blue” on 28 May, where the two types of refreshing vinos Read More...
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Each bite is more than a weekly mortgage payment. Read More...
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Alain Ducasse's floral macaroons Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Mayfair's Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has launched a "Ladies Lunch" menu that includes a glass of champagne and light dishes such as Scottish salmon goujonettes with Read More...
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The Drapers Arms Photo: courtesy of the restaurant A characterful Islington neighbourhood gastropub dating back to the 1800s, The Drapers Arms has received a sympathetic refurb and inherited a former St. John chef, who brings an earthy simplicity to the Read More...
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– Ferran Adrià plus pizza-making = suspicious Italians. [ LA Times ] – Putting the absinthe craze to the test. [ NYT ] – The things people do to get into the Waverly Inn. [ Grub Street ] – Until soda companies back off the Read More...
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This month, Islington's Morgan M is offering a series of wine tastings that will showcase different regions of France, accompanied by chef Morgan Meunier’s signature six-course tasting menu (or vegetarian "From the Garden" menu). Tomorrow Read More...
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Wahaca Photo: Cindy Chen Biodegradable gum isn't the only recent addition at Wahaca – the Covent Garden Mexican has just launched a spiced-up summer menu (020-7240-1883). To see examples of the new offerings, click past the jump. WAHACA'S Read More...
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Remember to bring your microscope to see the portions. Read More...
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– Economy beers have seen a lift in the downturn. [ WSJ ] – Actually, forget about that U.S. Roquefort tariff. [ WSJ ] – The truly insane Obama "dijongate." [ Legal Insurrection ] – The E.U. wants to relax the rules behind Read More...
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Add Ray’s Hell Burgers to the growing list of places where one or both of the Obamas have been spotted dining since arriving in Washington in early January. Yesterday the president and Vice President Biden paid a surprise visit to the Arlington, Read More...
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– More people are going to food banks – but more people are donating too. [ USAT ] – Home brewing is keeping coffee prices stable. [ WSJ ] – The time you spend eating may affect your waist size. [ Economix ] – Do levers spell Read More...
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Petal the Water Buffalo is making time for the Real Food Fest. Photo: courtesy of the Real Food Festival Petal the Water Buffalo will join more famous faces, including chefs Fergus Henderson ( St. John ), Raymond Blanc ( Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Read More...
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Tom Colicchio and Grant Achatz at the James Beard Awards Photo: Daniel Krieger Last night the eyes of the food world turned to New York's Lincoln Center for the annual James Beard Foundation Awards . Those taking home the gold included Jean Georges Read More...
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Gilgamesh On Mondays, starting May 18, Camden’s Gilgamesh is transforming its Babylon Lounge area into a walk-around Pan-Asian market decorated with lanterns and filled with stalls offering various £3 snacks. Expect a dim sum trolley as well Read More...
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– Organic hot spots in the U.S. [ NYT ] – How much do chefs make? [ Star Chefs ] – Cookbook sales are up, but that doesn't mean the recipes are easy. [ WSJ ] – Don't tell Pinkberry about the recession. [ NRN ] – Vodka Read More...
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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught photo: Cindy Chen Hélène Darroze at the Connaught has started serving Saturday afternoon brunch, giving even late-risers the chance to wake up and smell the coffee. Expect eggs with garnishes Read More...
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– Because of swine flu, restaurateurs are worried about a pork pullback. [ Crain's ] – Pricing fast food in a recession is a careful balancing act. [ LAT ] – Related: Starbucks is prepping to retool its prices. [ WSJ ] – Time Read More...
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