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Recipe For Ramos Gin Fizz
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Happy Hour: Ramos Gin Fizz

As we head into the weekend, it's time to turn our attention to the very important topic of brunch cocktails.
by Nancy Einhart

As we head into the weekend, it's time to turn our attention to the very important topic of brunch cocktails. Though a bloody mary or mimosa is the obvious choice, I find that a Ramos gin fizz functions as an excellent morning drink.

If you're a fan of fizzes, you'll find plenty of the gin-infused variety. This classic version, invented by New Orleans barkeep Harry Ramos in the late 1800s, uses orange flower water as a French twist. Though it sounds heavy, it's surprisingly refreshing and frothy. To get the recipe, read more

Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe
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Soup's On: Spicy Cheddar Beer Soup

Perhaps you've tried cheddar beer chips, cheddar beer fondue, or even beer-infused cheese, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this bacon-studded cheddar beer soup is a whole new frontier, unless you've dined at Jonathon's Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX, where this ridiculously indulgent dish hails from.
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Perhaps you've tried cheddar beer chips, cheddar beer fondue, or even beer-infused cheese, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this bacon-studded cheddar beer soup is a whole new frontier, unless you've dined at Jonathon's Oak Cliff in Dallas, TX, where this ridiculously indulgent dish hails from.

Now, let's address the hulking elephant in the room: unlike many soups, this soup is decidedly not diet food, but that's OK. Heck, I could barely finish one petite bacon-studded bowl before admitting defeat, even though I loved every dreamy-creamy spoonful. Rather, this luxuriously decadent soup is the sort that's meant to be shared and paired with a pint of beer and a heaping mound of the greenest salad you can get your hands on.

That said, it is very good — as in ditch your dinner plans and make it tonight good. I can say with absolute certainty that I'll be making it at any appropriate opportunity I can conjure — for starters, I can think of no better Super Bowl party treat — and suggest you follow suit. Treat yourself!

Keep reading for the can't-miss recipe.

Food & Wine Magazine Lists The Best Restaurants and Cities in the World
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Got the Travel Bug? Check Out Food & Wine's Go Lists

Every year, Food & Wine magazine puts out their Go List.
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Every year, Food & Wine magazine puts out their Go List. It's actually a series of lists containing the best places for food-crazed travelers to check out. If you're planning a trip soon — or need an excuse to do so — you should definitely check out their recommendations.

This year, in addition to listing the World's 10 Best Restaurant Cities they've also included lists for the next world superstar chefs, up-and-coming cities, best new restaurants, restaurants for sightseers, and more. If you're planning on being jet set, these lists are a must read. To find out which cities topped their lists, read more

Food & Wine's Best New Chefs of 2008
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Food & Wine's Best New Chefs of 2008

Yesterday we mentioned Forbes' Top 10 Up-and-Coming Celebrity Chefs, and today I'm ready to tell you about Food & Wine's Best New Chefs.
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Yesterday we mentioned Forbes' Top 10 Up-and-Coming Celebrity Chefs, and today I'm ready to tell you about Food & Wine's Best New Chefs. The annual award was handed out to 10 of the nation's most creative new chefs, and this year's list features chefs who specialize in everything from modern Italian to completely vegetarian meals. Dana Cowin, F&W's editor in chief, said:

Food & Wine has been scouting extraordinary chefs for the past two decades, and I expect this year’s winners to make us as proud as any of the chefs who have preceded them. These great cooks come from all around America, from California to Missouri to Vermont, and I’m excited to introduce them to a national audience. They are incredible talents.

Previous winners — this is the 20th anniversary for the award — have included Thomas Keller, Rick Bayless, Daniel Boulud, and Tom Colicchio. To see who's joining them in the Best New Chef fame, read more

Yummy Links: Weekly Food News Roundup
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Yummy Links: Weekly Food News Roundup

Should bars put sealed lids on drinks in order to prevent drugs from being slipped in?
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