Pete Wells Names 12 Restaurant Triumphs of 2012; Calls Mission Chinese “Most...
Mission Chinese Food's Danny BowienBy Kathleen SquiresNo review this week from Pete Wells. Instead, he reflects on his first year as New York Times dining critic, citing twelve restaurants along with...
View ArticleThe Best Thing We Ate on Christmas Day: Puerto Rican Food
The perfect Puerto Rican Christmas plateBy Kathleen SquiresMaybe sunshine and sand don’t invoke traditional holiday images, but while visiting San Juan for Christmas, the food was certainly festive....
View ArticleGuarnaschelli Prepares for her First Battle as Iron Chef
Alex Guarnaschelli courtesy of The Food NetworkBy Kathleen SquiresIt was nice to see some girl power in the final showdown of The Next Iron Chef: Redemption as Alex Guarnaschelli bested Amanda Freitag...
View ArticleDinner and a Show Before the Show at 54 Below
54 Below photo credit: Marc Bryan-BrownBy Kathleen SquiresThere’s probably no better way to get in the mood to see a Broadway musical than to take in a little pre-show show. Cabaret spot 54 Below just...
View ArticlePasadena Restaurants and Bars for the Rose Bowl Bound
Brunch in the sunny Trattoria Neapolis garden roomBy Lesley BallaIt's that time of year when hordes of football and parade-goers descend upon Pasadena for the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, and Old Town...
View ArticleGood Deals for Wednesday: Wine and Chef's Tonight
T.W. Food in CambridgeBy Naomi KookerFor those heading back to work today, give yourself the gift of tonight’s Wednesday Night Flight at 51 Lincoln in Newton Highlands. Each Wednesday the sommelier...
View Article2012 Philly Food Neighborhood of the Year: East Passyunk
By Danya HenningerAs noted in our piece on 2012 restaurant trends, neighborhoods outside of Center City were hopping this year. Though it was a tough choice (Fishtown was a very strong contender),...
View ArticleHenry's Tacos Gets a Reprieve
By Lesley BallaJanis Hood's Christmas miracle came in the shape of a two-week reprieve for the iconic Henry's Tacos stand, which was slated to close this week after a year-long battle with her...
View ArticleThe Best Thing We Drank This Weekend: Mayan Melk at Wormhole
By Sarah FreemanA nose full of fresh cracked black pepper is not a pleasurable experience, except when it is followed by a sip of the Mayan Melk at The Wormhole Coffee. The specialty white hot...
View Article10 Hot Cocktails to Warm Up Your Los Angeles Winter
You need this hot buttered rum, trust us.By Lesley BallaWhen there's a chill in the air, we just want to get cozy with something warm and preferably spiked with bourbon. Our winter may feel like most...
View ArticleWhere to Brunch on New Year's Day
Celebrate New Year's Day at Rafele photo: Hernan F. RodriguezBy Kathleen SquiresAh New Year’s Day. A time to reflect on new beginnings. A time to make resolutions for the year ahead. A time to eat off...
View ArticleAlla Spina Loves Local Craft Beer, Will Host The Publican in January
Story and Photo by Danya HenningerAlla Spina is all about great beer - the name translates to “from the tap” - and the North Broad birreria is hosting several events to finish out 2012 and kick off the...
View ArticleHail to the Pig
By Kathleen SquiresJust because the next year of the pig in Chinese zodiac isn’t until 2019 doesn’t mean you can’t end 2012 with a proper pig-out. At the West Village tapas bar Barraca, chef Jesús...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Daily News Critic Not Thrilled with Olives NY
Todd English“After sipping from one of the most vile restaurant espressos ($5) I’ve ever sampled, I asked our server where Olives gets its beans. He conferred with an unseen manager, returning...
View ArticleNonprofit Eatery, Panera Cares, Slated to Open Next Month
Panera Bread is known for its soups and sandwiches.By Naomi KookerImagine getting your morning coffee and pitching in what you can afford. Well, that’s the idea behind Panera Cares Community Cafe, a...
View ArticleCinq activités à faire cette semaine
By Ivy ChangLit, canapé, télé, DVD... Vos activités ces jours-ci se résument simplement au fait de vous allonger et chiller devant un bon film. Un bon verre de vin avec du fromage ne sont pas de refus,...
View Article12 Festive Brunches on New Year's Day in DC Metro
Founding FarmersBy Olga BoikessWhether you’re looking to brush away cobwebs with the ‘hair of the dog,’ or want to start the New Year on a festive note, it’s good news that local restaurants will be...
View ArticlePatrick Dempsey, Java Impresario; L.A. Weekly Adding Stars to Restaurant Reviews
Jenny MillerL.A. Weekly will begin assigning stars to restaurant reviews in 2013, rating eateries on a five-star scale that takes into account drive time [L.A. Weekly]Bacardi's chairman wants you to...
View ArticleComfort Food: 3 Places to Eat Pie
By Malika DalamalLooking for something to warm you up on a cold wintery day? There is nothing as hearty and wholesome as pie. Here is where to find three of our favourites:J Sheekey The fish pie at...
View ArticleChristopher Lee Launches Sophia’s With New Year’s Eve Pop Up
By Danya HenningerAs chef at former Philadelphia seafood house Striped Bass, Christopher Lee was beloved by diners and critics alike. After several years overseeing kitchens elsewhere - including...
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