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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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Estate photo: courtesy Estate La dolce vita is alive and well at Sonoma arrival Estate from Sondra Bernstein (of the girl & the fig empire), which lures wine-country diners with moderately priced regional Cal-Italian fare and festive cocktails; located 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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Though Beaujolais' fans ain't quite what they used to be , the tasty French wine still commands attention and the annual celebrations of its release on the third Thursday of November still pull in a good francophile-friendly crowd. Of course, 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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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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Project One photo: Kate Corbitt Once a furniture showroom in the Design District at the foot of Potrero Hill, this super-spacious warehouse with 20-ft. ceilings is now Project One – a sprawling art gallery and lounge; there’s plenty of room Read More...
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Mini versions of Bouchon's pumpkin pie (bottom) and banana-chocolate cream pie (top). Photo: Ryan Charles When it comes to holiday sweets, Thomas Keller 's Bouchon Bakery (which is adjacent to his Yountville Bouchon bistro) has got you covered. Read More...
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Gitane photo: Kevin Bond Gitane , the late-night sibling to Café Claude , arrives in Downtown’s French Quarter with a midpriced rustic menu that hopscotches from French to Spanish to North African plus a bar crafting sherry-focused cocktails; 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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Viognier photo: Courtesy of Viognier Preston Dishman, former executive chef of the General’s Daughter in Sonoma, will now be dishing up his signature cuisine at San Mateo’s Viognier . Although he was originally hoping to open his own place 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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Fungi fanatics go hog-wild for the venerated white truffle, which Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini once proclaimed as “the Mozart of mushrooms.” But before you run out and get your own pig to hunt the prized delicacy, check out our rundown 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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Bar Bambino photo: Elizabeth Tichenor For the past year, New Yorkers have been taking part in a new program called Zagat Presents , and now California gets to join in the action. The concept is simple: Zagat Survey teams up with local restaurants to present Read More...
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Mission Beach Café Photo: Courtesy of Mission Beach Café On Wednesday, November 19th, Mission Beach Café will launch its new quarterly dinner series supporting various neighborhood nonprofits. Inspired by Dining Out for Life , which Read More...
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Taverna Aventine Photo: Elizabeth Tichenor San Francisco’s Barbary Coast comes back to life at Downtown restaurant and bar Taverna Aventine (run by the Umami and Mamacita folks), where FiDi workers soak up the Gold Rush ambiance while tucking into 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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Night owls who are retiring earlier in an effort to save money can find solace in Luna Park 's weekend “Happy Hour (and a Half)” promotion. From 11:30 PM–1 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, the restaurant will be offering a slew 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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Aqua Fromage fanatics should be excited about Aqua ’s new cheese course, which offers dinner guests and bar-dwellers flights of artisan cheeses paired with fine spirits. From 9:30 PM until closing, diners can select anywhere from three ($15), five Read More...
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It may be game over for elk-hunting Sarah Palin (at least for this election cycle), but from now through November 8th, Big 4 lets diners get their game on during its wildly anticipated Wild Game Week. For one week only, deer and antelope play heavily 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 & Kuleto's (and sister restaurants McCormick & Schmick's and Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto ) will honor those who have served our country by serving them a free lunch Read More...
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paul k's eggs Benedict with housemade lox photo: Courtesy of paul k Weekend sleepyheads have three more reasons to get out of bed with these restaurants’ newly launched brunch services. paul k : It may have a reputation as a pre-curtain dining Read More...
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The longtime chef-owner of LA’s Bistro 45 reinterprets the American bistro at AKA Bistro in downtown St. Helena, where he’s serving an affordable, meat-driven menu that takes its cues from the site’s former tenant, a butcher shop, whose 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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