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February 2010 - Posts
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Getting up the stairs at the end of the night is a de facto sobriety test. Read More...
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Photo: courtesy of FOX Mojito Restaurant , a Brooklyn Cuban, was the focus of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares last night. And while apparently Gordo's visit has been good for business – after he redid the dining room and revamped the Read More...
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The Residence Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Formerly the nicotine-stained Amber, newly smoke-free Castro bar The Residence resembles a long, narrow Victorian sitting room with burgundy-and-gold banquettes and zebra-striped chairs flanking low tables, Read More...
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– Secrets of chef salaries to be revealed. [ NRN ] – A tomato processor bribed employees at major companies to buy its bad wares. [ NYT ] – Is there serious segregation among Chicago restaurant employees? [ CT ] – The Olympics Read More...
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The hirezake at Ame Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Now this just blows: through the winter, SoMa’s Ame , one of SF's most popular restaurants, is serving hirezake – a traditional Japanese treat of hot sake with tiger fugu (blowfish) Read More...
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Gusts of tropical wind didn’t stop a crowd from champagne clinking at a cocktail party on the rooftop of Red the Steakhouse to kick-off the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival last night. Afterward, two-stepping ranchers in ten-gallon Read More...
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Heaven's Dog Photo: Kevin Bond Talk about a a doggone shame for SoMa workers. Charles Phan has cut lunch service at Heaven's Dog , preferring to focus his resources on his dinner and late-night crowds. (On the bright side, the restaurant currently Read More...
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– Miami prepares for an onslaught of foodies. [ MH ] – Be afraid. The robots are learning to cook. [ NYT ] – Açaí is so hot right now. [ NYT ] – A long look at exactly how the Tavern on the Green changed hands. [ Read More...
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Ristobar Photo: Kevin Bond Inspired by Italy’s casual neighborhood enotecas, chef Gary Rulli has transformed the former Marina location of Emporio Rulli into Ristobar, an Italian small-plater offering a midpriced menu that runs from agrodolce-style Read More...
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Marlowe Photo: Lauri Levenfeld The SoMa newcomer Marlowe dishes up a weekday lunch and dinner menu of affordable New American bistro fare like burgers, roast chicken and steak frites, accompanied by a nicely priced wine list; the rustic-chic setting includes Read More...
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Le Colonial Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Hold the flapjacks and scrambles. There are new brunch options around town offering culinary inspiration from across the ocean. Wake up and smell the sake at Nombe , a new Mission izakaya offering an eclectic Read More...
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– Danny Meyer branches out to business consulting. [ Crain's ] – The U.S. government is getting into the fight against "food deserts." [ Reuters ] – Marcus Samuelsson aims high. [ NYT ] – The recession has taken a Read More...
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Good thing we had each other. We certainly didn't have the attention of the staff. Read More...
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Here's news that should make a hungry diner happy (without going broke). Sonoma County's first-ever Restaurant Week runs February 22–28 with more than 75 participants, including midpriced spots like Barndiva ( see menu ), fig café Read More...
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Bouchon Photo: Deborah Jones The Oscars of the restaurant world is fast approaching – the list of James Beard Awards semifinalists was released yesterday. After narrowing that list is narrowed down to the finalists on March 22, winners of the coveted Read More...
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– The list of James Beard semifinalists has been announced. [ NRN ] – Wine fraud! That Pinot Noir might not be. [ NYT ] – Yet more on the fate of el Bulli . [ Time ] – Like the Food Network? You'll probably like the Cooking Read More...
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Rabbit, rabbit. Saying it may not grant good luck, but it will help remind you to book tickets for Bar Tartine toque Chris Kronner’s repeat performance of a four-course rabbit dinner staged last year with Sean Rembold of New York's Diner . Dubbed Read More...
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– Chefs on Twitter can cause a stir. [ NYT ] – Fast-food restaurants serve fish for Lent. [ NRN ] – Wait, so el Bulli will be closing, but won't? It's all a little up in the air. [ Diner's Journal ] – And no, you aren't Read More...
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Diners can get close to the kitchen action at Bottega's chef's table. Photo: courtesy of Bottega Offering a unique, up-close-and-personal dining experience, chef's tables (or counters) never really took off in the Bay Area the way they did Read More...
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Restaurant P/30 Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Restaurant P/30 , an off-the-beaten-path roadhouse in Sebastopol, is already packed nightly with West County denizens lapping up affordable yet chic New American comfort fare, such as locally sourced chicken Read More...
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Bistro Central Parc Photo: Kevin Bond Tucked away in a residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the entry to Golden Gate Park, NoPa newcomer Bistro Central Parc (from the former owners of the popular Baker Street Bistro ) woos well-heeled locals Read More...
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They might do better if they hired a chef who likes food. Read More...
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Photo: Myles Grant February is the time of the year when Bay Area foodies roll up their sleeves and dig into messy plates of crabs. The sweet meat is front and center at the Lark Creek Restaurant Group’s outposts, where a host of à la carte Read More...
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– Though restaurants are doing OK in the recession, restaurant workers are not. [ WP ] – Jamie Oliver's fight against obesity earns him a TED prize. [ Diner's Journal ] – Pop-up restaurants are so hot right now. [ NYT ] – Read More...
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Banking on the old adage that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, tomorrow the Embarcadero's Ferry Building Marketplace will be open late for the seventh annual "Food From the Heart" event. Admission to the market Read More...
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Wylie Dufresne, Ludo Lefebvre, Graham Elliot Bowles, Rick Moonen, Jonathan Waxman and Mark Peel Photo: Jaimie Trueblood, courtesy of NBCU Move over, Rick Bayless – there's soon to be a new top dog in the Top Chef Masters kingdom. The list of Read More...
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There’s nothing remotely foreign nor hip about the recipes in Marion Cunningham's legendary update of the Fannie Farmer Cookbook , but that’s not stopping the chef-owners of Foreign Cinema from rolling out a special menu tomorrow in honor Read More...
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– Hooters for sale. [ NYP ] – What makes a food an aphrodisiac? [ NYT ] – The cast of Top Chef Masters has been revealed. [ SE ] – The winter Olympics in Vancouver has already been good for restaurants. [ Bloomberg ] – Would Read More...
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With the 2010 Winter Olympics less than a week away, the eyes of the world are turning toward Vancouver. If you're one of the lucky few heading there to watch the games in person (or if you're just planning a ski trip), we've got good news Read More...
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Are you a fan of the growing mobile social networking game foursquare ? Now you can earn a "Foodie" badge in foursquare by checking into Zagat-rated restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and San Francisco. And that's not Read More...
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The opening party at Heart Restaurant and Wine Bar Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Mission newcomer Heart Restaurant and Wine Bar is a wine bar, restaurant, retailer and art gallery all in one, offering a down-home gathering space for oenophiles with Read More...
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Jardinière Photo: Frankie Frankeny Six more days till Valentine's Day! If you're still without plans, you and yours might want to check out these options. Savor Cupid's temptations all week long at the Left Bank Brasserie (in San Jose Read More...
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– Eleven Madison Park sous-chef James Kent will represent the U.S. in the Bocuse d'Or. [ NRN , Eater ] – Customers are interested in so-called "fast-food diets." [ NRN ] – Restaurateurs in New York are nonplussed about Read More...
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Servers mistakenly think that they are too beautiful to hate. Read More...
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Photo: Howie Luvzus We know, you haven't even figured out where to eat for Valentine's Day (better get on that ), and already we're talking Fat Tuesday (which lands on February 16). But you can't hold back time. So pace yourself and plan Read More...
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– Finally! Heinz has redesigned the ubiquitous ketchup packet. [ NYDN ] – Foregin food aid is hitting Haiti's black market. [ NYT ] – The number of restaurants in the U.S. has declined, but not as much as was expected. [ NRN ] – Read More...
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Yank Sing Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Believe it or not, there’s another big holiday happening on February 14 – Chinese New Year. While the big celebrations for the lunar year of 4708, otherwise known as the Year of the Tiger, won’t Read More...
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Urban Tavern Photo: Kevin Bond Whether you're rooting for the Saints or the Colts, Drew Brees or Peyton Manning, there's no question that everyone will be watching the Super Bowl on February 7. Here are four restaurants that are celebrating game Read More...
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– How to find a quiet table in the increasingly noisy world of restaurants. [ WSJ ] – Looking back on 30-plus years of restaurant criticism. [ CJR ] – The most popular food on Super Bowl Sunday? Veggies. [ NYDN ] – Pre-washed salads Read More...
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Norman Rose Tavern Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Residents and visitors alike should feel at home at Norman Rose Tavern , a new laid-back Napa tavern (run by the folks behind Azzurro Pizzeria & Enoteca ) serving affordable classic American lunch Read More...
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Chef Bruno Chemel of Baumé Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Named after an 18th-century French chemist, Palo Alto newcomer Baumé showcases the signature molecular gastronomy of French-born chef Bruno Chemel (formerly of Mountain View’s Read More...
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A scene from last year's Beer Week photo: courtesy of Beer Week This coming week brings a plethora of foodie-friendly activities to keep you busy (and full). From February 5–14, San Fransico Beer Week invades Northern California. Along with Read More...
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– Coke beats Pepsi in the fruit juice segment. [ AdAge ] – Culinary schools are so hot right now. [ NYP , LAT ] – Madonna likes coconut water so much she has invested in Vita Coco. [ NYP ] – Is Burger King too good at courting Read More...
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