Bizarre Bites: Backwards Menu With Carla Hall at Nitehawk in Brooklyn
By Kelly DobkinZagat's Maureen Giannone joins The Taste's Carla Hall for dinner and a movie at Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - the only theater in the state of New York where you can eat...
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Ristorante Olivio Launches Special Menu This August
Ristorante OlivioBy Naomi KookerRistorante Olivio, a cozy Italian restaurant in Arlington, is rolling out a deal for those looking for a little romance. Beginning this August, every Friday night will...
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Border Oak Hosts Kickstarter Launch at Bang Bang
By Sarah FreemanUnderground supper club, Tuesday Night Dinner, is ready to surface with a brick-and-mortar restaurant surrounding the idea of Midwestern midland cuisine. On Tuesday, the group will...
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Sadie Retools in Hollywood, Adds DJs, Live Music, More
By Lesley BallaAfter taking over the former Les Deux space in Hollywood a little more than a year and a half ago, Sadie Kitchen & Lounge is rebranding. Redoing everything, really: new design, chef,...
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Charles Joly Bottles the Art of Bartending With Crafthouse Cocktails
By Sarah FreemanIt started with a simple problem: the desire for craft cocktails at home but the inability to achieve the same balance as a bartender. Two years ago, Mixologist Charles Joly, James...
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Royers Pie Haven to Open in Austin
By Megan GillerPie man Bud Royer is famous for his mouthwatering pies in Round Top, Texas, at Royers Round Top Café, and very soon Austinites will be able to satiate their sweet tooth right here in...
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Meat Fests: Lucques Ribfest Heads to Tavern, Dominick's Swine & Wine
Stack o' ribs at LucquesBy Lesley Balla'Tis the season to eat a lot of meat. The annual Lucques Ribfest is so popular and so often sells out, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne have decided to add an...
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New Summer Menu at Supper Has Pork Belly PB&J Skewers
By Danya HenningerMitch Prensky just introduced a new menu at South Street’s Supper, and the list is full of fresh fruit and vegetables from the restaurant’s bespoke farm Blue Elephant. However, before...
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Quote of the Day: Alex Guarnaschelli on Why She Chose Iron Chef Over Top Chef
Image via Food Network"I got asked to be on that show many times. But it didn't feel real. Iron Chef America is so real. Imagine putting on television the whole process of making that food, the...
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Ask the Austin Zagat Blog: Where Can I Find Poutine?
By Megan GillerEating out in our fair city raises all sorts of burning questions. Is it okay to take a date to a food trailer? Yay or nay on cargo shorts at Uchiko? Then there are the more general...
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Photo of the Day: Summer’s Bounty at The Lobby
By Sarah FreemanWhere to taste the peak of the season? The Lobby at The Peninsula of course where chef Lee Wolen has raided the farmers market for the freshest produce to use in two new menu items....
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Photo of the Day: The Brioughnut From Confexion Cupcakes
By Lesley BallaYep, more Cronut knock-offs. The originator, NYC's Dominique Ansel seems to be taking it all in stride, but they just won't stop. These little doo-dads come from Pasadena's Confexion...
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Rockaway's New Playland Motel: A Poor Man's Hamptons?
By Jenny MillerRocktauk? Monkaway? We're brainstorming new names for Far Rockaway, since the scruffy little beach enclave - despite devastating hurricane damage to its famous boardwalk - is fast...
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Ristorante Olivio Adds a More Modern Look, Lighter Fare to Menu
The newly renovated Ristorante Olivio; photo courtesy of Brian Samuels PhotographyBy Naomi KookerGiven that in recent years guests have been leaning on more casual digs and demanding lighter fare,...
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New Rule Proposal Will Increase Food Import Safety
By James MulcahyThere's been a slew of food-borne illness stories throughout the past couple months, and today the FDA announced a new set of rules that, if put into effect, should help reduce the...
View ArticleWatch: How to Make Sushi Pizza
By James MulcahyIf you can't choose between sushi and pizza, why not have both? We went behind the scenes at Taka Taka in New York City to get a how-to lesson on its signature tuna sashimi tostada....
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Outdoor Dining Alert: Dag's Brings Alfresco Burgers to Midtown East
By James MulcahyThere's a new burger joint in Midtown East near the UN, and it comes eqipped with plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect timing, since the heatwave just broke and we're about ready to sit...
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Food Truck of the Week: Eastman Egg Company
Photos by Nick MurwayBy Sarah FreemanFood Truck of the Week is our tribute to Chicago's booming food truck industry. We highlight the people putting the pedal to the metal in the street food scene.The...
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Five Guys in Boston Launch Breakfast Starting on Monday
Five Guys on Summer Street in BostonBy Naomi KookerOn Monday, July 29, Five Guys Burgers and Fries at 58 Summer Street in Boston will be dishing out more than burgers and fries. The quick-serve burger...
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Tim Gunn: On Coffee, Dressing for Dinner and His Favorite NYC Restaurants
Photo by Hernan F. Rodriguez By Kathleen SquiresThe world of food and fashion recently collided when Nespresso named Tim Gunn as their new brand ambassador. The Project Runway host and style specialist...
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First Look: Governor Space is Reborn as Atrium
By James Mulcahy, photos by Alden GewirtzLast night, the DUMBO restaurant space that was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy reopened as Atrium, and we dropped by to snag a few pictures of the food and decor....
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Boston Summer Restaurant Week on Tap for August 18-23, 25-30
Bronwyn in SomervilleBy Naomi KookerMark your calendars for Boston Summer Restaurant Week to take place August 18-23 and August 25-30. So far there’s a great lineup of over 200 restaurants offering...
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Quote of the Day: Day Drinking Action Plan
Photo: Gabi Porter “You can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning.”-An invite handed out at last week's Tales of the Cocktail, the annual spirits world bacchanal that takes over New Orleans....
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This Week's Top Restaurant and Food News
Ice cream at SbragaBy James MulcahyDoes rose go with ice cream? It did this week, as our primers on the two (delicious) edibles were among the most widely read stories. Also in the top ten - our burger...
View ArticleDiscover the New Zagat!
Big news! Today marks the launch of the all new Zagat.com and a new app for Android and iPhone. We've completely redesigned our website, which still features the latest news and video content from our...
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