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Must Read: New York Cooks
Everyone knows New York City is one of the country's top places for eating, so it comes as no surprise that a new cookbook, New York Cooks ($30), celebrates the city's chefs and restaurants. Since I don't live in NYC, I was very excited when I got my hands on a copy of the book. To find out what I thought of it, read more
Top Chef Recap 5.11: Le Bernardin
I'm bummed: The person I was rooting for was asked to leave during last night's episode of Top Chef. After the remaining six cheftestants were treated to a decadent lunch at guest judge Eric Ripert's New York City restaurant, Le Bernardin, they were asked to recreate a dish. Did you catch the show?
You Waste, You Buy
If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, one restaurant thinks you should pay the price for being too greedy. In an unprecedented move, Hayashi Ya, a Japanese buffet on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has begun adding a 30 percent surcharge for customers who don't finish food on their plate. In other words, the restaurant's $26.95 meal deal is all-you-can-eat — but not a bite more.
Now Open: World's First Certified Organic Bar
This weekend, GustOrganics, an all-organic restaurant in Manhattan, became the world's first 100 percent USDA certified organic bar. The sleek, eco-conscious bar and restaurant is located in Greenwich Village. The bar is stocked with certified organic wine, beer, fresh fruit, and spirits such as rum, vodka, whiskey, and tequila.
Mario Batali to Light Empire State Building Orange Tonight!
When the sun goes down on New York tonight, celebrity chef Mario Batali and Hollywood actor-director Stanley Tucci will light Manhattan's Empire State Building bright orange. Batali and Tucci, both board members of the Food Bank, are spreading the word about the orange which, aside from matching Batali's clogs, also happens to be the symbolic color for raising funds and awareness of hunger relief. The duo are helping to kick off a hunger relief campaign called Go Orange!
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Yummy Links: From Vegetarianism to Breakfast
- This week's episode of Top Chef brought to light four myths about vegetarian cooking. — Jezebel
- New York City's food bloggers are playing musical chairs. — Grub Street NY
- Are these 10 items really the world's scariest foods?
Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2009
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, everyone's in for a fun-filled week. Although every major city's likely to have some sort of costume-heavy celebration this weekend, leave some time (and belly room) for some serious food events. New Yorkers have their annual Chocolate Show, Bostonians can veg out on eco-friendly fare, and San Franciscans will discuss and sample the best of the city's street food.
Yummy Links: From Sustainable Seafood to Baconfest
- Is it too late to save the world's seafood population?— The Atlantic
- Twenty-five reasons to love the spoon. — Mouthing Off
- Hosting a party in San Francisco? Consider having it at one of these restaurants.
Photo Gallery: 2009 New York City Wine and Food Festival
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Noteworthy Nibbles — Oct. 13-20, 2009
As food festival season dwindles down, you might find yourself searching harder for events that will entertain you as much as your tastebuds. But look no further than our list below. Where else can you touch a 1,658-pound pumpkin but the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival?
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