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June 2009 - Posts
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The Quo Vadis Terrace Photo: courtesy of the restaurant A year after relaunching, British stunner Quo Vadis is stepping out. Outside, that is. The Soho spot has unveiled an 18-seat alfresco section, open every day but Sunday from noon–10:30 PM and Read More...
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Piccadilly’s famous family haunt Planet Hollywood has hopped a few steps down Haymarket to a brighter, fresher home, boasting the usual movie memorabilia and pulsating plasma screens; the more grown-up, beefed-up American menu now extends to pizzas, Read More...
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Chicago Rib Shack photo: Cindy Chen For expats (or vacationers) looking to celebrate the anniversary of the good ol' USA, here are some restaurants planning special 4 July events. Big Easy : Starting on Friday, there will be a picnic deal that includes Read More...
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– The Nestlé plant in the center of the most recent E. coli outbreak has had a spotty track record with the FDA. [ WSJ ] – Despite the recession, restaurant work is available. [ Diner's Journal ] – Reporting from the front Read More...
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Mandarin Oriental Photo: courtesy of the hotel The rumour has been circulating for ages and now it's official – Heston Blumenthal will open a new London restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in autumn 2010. Highlighting Heston’s Read More...
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– The food world responds to the death of Michael Jackson. [ Grub Street ] – Related: some classic MJ food videos. [ ColdMud , SE ] – French chefs will invade New York for one night this fall. [ Gourmet ] – Related: how McDonald's Read More...
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Battersea's Three Bridges is going to Italy's Umbria region. Or rather, bringing Umbria to London. On Saturday, 27 June, it's offering a unique taste of the region with a five-course feast featuring ingredients and wines fresh from the source, Read More...
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Manicomio in Chelsea is adding a touch of music to its outdoor dining on Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 PM. Tonight, 24 June, The Hat Pack performs, on 1 July Wayne Hernandez is up, and on 8 July Mary Pearce will have the honor. In addition, the restaurant Read More...
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– The current price war going in fast casual restaurants may ultimately hurt the industry rather than save it. [ NYT ] – Why are lobsters so cheap these days? [ The Atlantic ] – The EU is rethinking its position on cloned meat. [ AFP Read More...
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Kevin Zraly With restaurant wine lists growing ever-longer and more ambitious, diners are often confronted by a daunting sea of choices, few of them familiar and many expensive. And how many diners are knowledgeable enough about wine and prices to know Read More...
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Keelung Photo: Cindy Chen Behind a chunky wood-framed facade in the heart of Chinatown, the unpretentious new arrival Keelung serves an affordable menu of Taiwanese street food and freshly caught seafood (cooked any which way) in a room decked out with Read More...
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This September a bit of China splashes onto our shores when Hong Kong–based Aqua Restaurant Group brings its slick style to the top floor of the former Dickens & Jones building in Soho. The 17,000-square-foot space will house two restaurants Read More...
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– Actually, Jean-Georges did not cook for Obama last week. He did cook for Bill Clinton and Ban Ki-moon though. [ JGV Blog ] – Starbucks and Jamba Juice are getting sour on HFCS. [ NRN ] – Daniel Boulud is looking to spread his empire Read More...
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If only the food quality was up to the noise level. Read More...
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Tom's Kitchen Photo: Courtesy of Tom's Kitchen Tom’s Kitchen has introduced an afternoon tea, available Monday–Friday from 3:30–5:30 PM. In addition to a choice of tea, the simple "cream tea" (£7.50) comes with Read More...
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– The U.S. and Canada agree on organic food standards. [ Alberta Farm Express ] – Remember that botched KFC free-chicken giveaway? Yeah, some folks are now suing over it. [ TMZ ] – Why we can't just eat one fry. [ Salon ] – Read More...
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Who needs Wimbledon when there are triple-word scores? On 2 July, Le Café Anglais is holding the inaugural meeting of its "Scrabble Club", where for £50, attendees get a drink before the match, two rounds of Scrabble (at tables Read More...
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The much-awaited OS 3.0 isn't the only big update to hit the iPhone this week. Zagat is happy to announce that an updated version of Zagat To Go '09 has hit the App Store and is available as a free update for anyone who already bought the application. Read More...
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After five years in Italy,, the "Italian Chef Congress" is coming to London. To be held at Vinopolis World of Wine (next to Borough Food Market), the two-day event will showcase a dozen of Italy's finest chefs, each showing off their distinctive Read More...
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– From restaurants to apartments, rooftop gardens are having their day in the sun. [ NYT , WSJ ] – Related: Even Buckingham Palace is getting in on the edible garden bandwagon. [ ObamaFoodorama via Diner's Journal ] – A fake celeb Read More...
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Gallery Mess Photo: Cindy Chen The Saatchi Gallery on King’s Road houses Gallery Mess , a contemporary, minimalist all-day cafe serving unpretentious Eclectic fare from respected caterers Rhubarb in a narrow, vaulted space adorned with works by Read More...
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Bluebird isn't the only restaurant gearing up for Wimbledon : from 29 June–5 July, a tennis court will be constructed on Piccadilly's Swallow Street, offering outdoor seating for Gaucho and Bentley’s guests while they watch the matches Read More...
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– Examining the troubles facing T.G.I. Friday's. [ Brand Graveyard ] – You can't get Coke Zero in Venezuela anymore. It has been banned. [ LAT ] – Christian Albin, chef at the Four Seasons , died of cancer this weekend. [ NYT Read More...
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It's like eating in the dining hall at Hogwarts. Read More...
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More and more restaurants are offering gluten-free dishes. When Tom Kaplan, owner of Hugo’s in Los Angeles, had a customer get sick after eating his white fish piccata, the seafood wasn’t to blame. It was the gluten in the bread-crumb coating Read More...
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– Why some restaurants don't take reservations. [ Between Meals ] – Fish fake-outs: a literal bait and switch. [ CST ] – Jamba Juice moves to expand past smoothies with sandwiches and salads. [ NRN ] – "Some Gentlemen's Read More...
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Bluebird's Wimbledon-inspired forecourt Photo: courtesy of Wimbledon Chelsea's Bluebird will once again be 'hosting' Wimbledon this year – decorating its forecourt with Astro Turf, oversized tennis balls and a giant screen to catch Read More...
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Get ready to get down – Down Under, that is. G’Day UK is coming our way from 24–30 June, showcasing Australia's food, wine, travel, film, arts, culture, fashion and business. Two of London’s top Aussie toques, Shane Osborn Read More...
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– Is street food the new bacon? [ SE ] – Remembering Norman Brinker, the man who popularized the salad bar. [ NYT ] – Does gender affect the way you cook? [ EMD ] – Just because it isn't ice cream doesn't mean that fro-yo Read More...
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The Palm Photo: Cindy Chen Grain-fed, aged USDA prime beef and Nova Scotia lobster dominate the upscale steakhouse menu at this first international outpost of famous North American chain The Palm , located in the former Drones space in Belgravia; hardwood Read More...
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Chicago Rib Shack photo: Cindy Chen Father's Day is almost here – it lands on 21 June – so where to take the old man? Here are three options that should put a grin on his face. To start, you can stuff him silly at the Chicago Rib Shack Read More...
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A rendering of the forthcoming Petrus Courtesy of The Russell Sage Studio It’s official – Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus will open in Belgravia in September, in a location a stone’s throw from the original. The backstory is a bit like Read More...
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– Thanks to its new McCafe's, McDonald's May sales were up 5.1 percent. [ AP ] – The hot dog and American diplomacy. [ NYT ] – Why aren't Brits eating strawberries this year? [ Word of Mouth ] – Fresh from their New Read More...
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Great place to go if you don't like the people you are dining with. Read More...
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Starting 16 June, Islington's New French Morgan M is celebrating summer with a seasonal tasting menu. Highlights include a chilled gazpacho, lamb shoulder confit and seared fillet of red mullet. Guests who arrive in pairs can enjoy a six-course tasting Read More...
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– The U.K. discovers some of its chicken has been secretly injected with beef waste. [ The Independent ] – Grant Achatz aims for another victory with a hefty book proposal. [ Eater ] – The Journal catches up with the ongoing food-truck Read More...
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Galvin Bistrot de Luxe Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Double your pleasure by indulging in the new "Galvin & Galvin" package, which brings French cuisine and stylish coiffures together (at last!). Start off at The Daniel Galvin Salon Read More...
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– Which chains are worst for your waistline? [ NYDN ] – Faux speakeasies are still popular. [ NYT ] – Got food allergies? Try eating these items. [ Chicago Tribune ] – Starbucks is planning to revamp its food offerings again. [ Read More...
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Alan Yau has opened an outpost of Hakkasan in Miami. Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Hong Kong native Alan Yau took London by storm in 1991 with the launch of his groundbreaking Japanese noodle chain Wagamama , and his streak of success continued with Read More...
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Eastside Inn Photo: Cindy Chen Photo: Cindy Chen Easy-going bistro to the left, sophisticated restaurant to the right, with a large open kitchen in-between – that's the scene at glossy French newcomer Eastside Inn in the former Vic Naylor space Read More...
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By Nina and Tim Zagat Building a better front of the house. Tim and Nina Zagat share their thoughts on service deficiencies and how to remedy them. Over the years that we've spent surveying hundreds of thousands of diners, one fact becomes clear: Read More...
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Le Bouchon Breton Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Le Bouchon Breton is celebrating the alfresco season with a special terrace menu featuring three different shellfish sharing platters, with fare like grilled rouget, sardines, clams, mussels, prawns Read More...
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– The Obamas had a food-filled weekend, from Five Guys to Blue Hill . [ Washington Post , Diner's Journal , Politics Daily ] – But Amanda Hesser thinks it wouldn't hurt Michelle to cook a little more in the kitchen. [ NYT ] – Read More...
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