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Yummy Links: From German Beer to Healthful Holiday Eating

partysugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:15:47 -0800

Five German beers worth trying. - The Atlantic
Do you live in Miami or Portland? Get excited because Eater has expanded to those cities. - Eater
Frank Bruni's memoir Born Round may be turned into a television show. - Grub Street NY
Learn what Josh Ozersky will be up to now that he has bid the Feedbag adieu. - The Feedbag
Scripps Networks has acquired the Travel Channel, meaning that the Food Network is back in bed with Anthony Bourdain. - Eat Me Daily
Must make: creamy corn soup with roasted poblano chili. - Serious Eats
Everything you need to know about stuffing. - The Epi-Log
How to stay healthy during the holidays. - Chow

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Yummy Links: From Burgers to American Cheese

partysugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:50:42 -0700

If you love burgers, you'll enjoy this guide to hamburger and cheeseburger styles. - A Hamburger Today
Whose side are you on? 10 recent food feuds. - Chow
Would you give your daughter Duff Goldman's Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery set? - Eat Me Daily
Use late harvest tomatoes to make a stunning herbed tart. - Saveur
David Chang's famed eatery, Momofuku Ko, has raised its prices, again. - Eater
What does a food critic do after retiring? He eats roast chicken. - The Atlantic
Is lamb the new pork? - Grub Street
An ode to American cheese.- Gourmet

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Yummy Links: From Tom's Commercial to Momofuki's Milk

partysugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:50:01 -0700

Tom Colicchio is now starring in an American Express commercial. - Eat Me Daily
One writer's search for the perfect wok. - Serious Eats
Must make: grilled chocolate sandwich - Chow
Love Frank Bruni? Now you can make his mother's pesto recipe. - Mouthing Off
Would you eat this pizza in a cone? - Grub Street
Get excited for football season by stocking up on the latest tailgating gear. - The Epi-Log
David Chang's Momofuki Milk Bar is now selling flavored milk to go. - Eater

Yummy Links: From Lamb Burgers to Lemonade Cocktails

partysugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:50:24 -0700

Learn how to make the perfect lamb burger. - Saveur
A conversation between Adam Platt and Frank Bruni. - Grub Street
The future of fish farming has arrived. - Eat Me Daily
Make French food in a flash with this easy lamb chop recipe. - Serious Eats
What to do if you bust your friend’s china. - Chow
At your next party serve finger food in homemade paper cones. - Hostess With the Mostess
Jen Zevala talks about being the first contestant kicked off of Top Chef.- The Feedbag
Celebrate National Lemonade Day with 10 spiked lemonade cocktails. - The Epi-Log

Sam Sifton Is New York Times's Next Food Critic

YumSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:00:22 -0700

When Frank Bruni announced he'd be stepping down as the New York Times's restaurant critic, readers were left with a pressing question: Who will step up to the dinner plate? The food world waited collectively with bated breath until the answer was announced today: Sam Sifton, the paper's current Culture editor, will begin reviewing in October.

The blogosphere wasted no time compiling critical stats on Sifton, and Gawker has already come up with a slew of potential dining guises for him. One thing's for sure: The role of restaurant critic is evolving. Even execs at the Times admit critics don't wield the power that they used to, and with photos of him already abundant on the web, dining incognito will be virtually impossible.

Sifton may be new to the position, but he's no novice - in fact, he was rumored to have turned down the job once before. In addition to being the culture editor at the Times, he's contributed to the $25 and Under column, reviewed restaurants before Bruni's arrival, and even served as Dining editor. In last month's New York Times Magazine, he detailed making meatloaf for Nora Ephron. What do you think of the news? At a time when media is evolving so rapidly, does the role of restaurant critic still have a place in the food world?

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Yummy Links: From Twilight Cakes to Cool Whip Burgers

partysugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:00:19 -0700

Twilight cake! What vampires and ice cream have in common. - Videogum
Frank Bruni's visage is revealed, and here are his lookalikes. - Eat Me Daily
Could Pepto-Bismol ice cream be the cure for your hangover? - blogjam
Saveur unveils a lovely site redesign. - Saveur
Expert-in-residence Mark Bittman answers readers' cooking inquiries. - Chowhound
Getting to know Anita Lo of Top Chef Masters. - Grub Street
In praise of the most unappreciated kitchen tool. - Epicurious
Live coverage of the Julie & Julia premiere afterparty. - The Feedbag
Is that really a burger filled with Cool Whip? - Serious Eats

Yummy Links: From Padma to Bruni

partysugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:21 -0700

Before she was the hostess of Top Chef, Padma starred as an alien princess on Star Trek. - Eat Me Daily
Is Thomas Keller opening another restaurant in New York City? - The Feedbag
Learn how to make kimbap. - Serious Eats
The nation's top restaurant critics reveal their favorite burger joints. - Epicurious
A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days. - Chow
Wondering who will replace Frank Bruni. - Eater

Yummy Links: From Milkshakes to Frank Bruni

partysugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:50:02 -0700

Twelve milkshake recipes that will have your mouth watering. - Chow
Learn how to put together a colorful candy buffet. - Hostess With the Mostess
What do you think will be Nate Appleman's next move? - Eater SF
Going camping? Learn how to make trout en papillotte. - Serious Eats
Every recipe on Epicurious now has wine pairing suggestions. - The Epi-Log
A look at the food of Apollo 11. - Eat Me Daily
Frank Bruni has officially unveiled his memoir. - Grub Street

First Couple Faces Criticism For Dining Decisions

YumSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:00:33 -0700

The first couple have continued to convey political messages about food with their recent dining choices. The Obamas spent Saturday evening in Manhattan, where they dined at James Beard Award-winning chef Dan Barber's restaurant Blue Hill before catching a Broadway show.

Within hours, news sites were awash with commentary on the first couple's romantic dinner. "Is it possible to be too political at mealtime?" the Washington Post posited, noting the couple has adopted a pattern of choosing eateries with strong local ties and sustainable food agendas. The Times' Frank Bruni called the decision "too pat and controlled," portraying the president as overly somber and self-restrained when it comes to enjoying food.

Ironically, the same day the Obamas were chided for overthinking dinner, the Times also criticized the First Lady for not going far enough in her message about food. Writer Amanda Hesser lauded Michelle Obama for bringing attention to the local foods movement, then criticized her for stopping short of promoting cooking. Wrote Hesser: "Terrific local ingredients aren't of much use if people aren't cooking them . . . Just as she highlighted American fashion by wearing the clothes of young designers, she could call attention to cooking by bringing America's talented young chefs to the White House for a food summit meeting."

Shouldn't the Obamas be commended for making educated dining choices? Is the media coming down too hard on the presidential couple? How do you feel about the food selections the Obamas have made thus far?

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Yummy Links: From Cupcakes to Star Trek

partysugar — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:50:02 -0700

Why there will never be a "new cupcake." - Eat Me Daily
Ten tips for successful grilling. - Chow
Brides-to-be: get to know this fun software that makes setting your table a snap. - Hostess With the Mostess
Is it OK to serve white wine with steak? - The Epi-Log
The restaurant industry reacts to the news about Frank Bruni. - Eater
Everything you need to know about the food and drink of Star Trek. - Serious Eats

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