July 2010 - Posts

• An Irresistible Salad of Celery and Tofu

  Mark Bittman first had this salad at a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, and always orders it there. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 06:35 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Tofu, Vegan, Celery, Cooking, vegetarian, The Minimalist, home cooking, Chinese, chili oil

• The Minimalist: Tofu in a Spicy Salad

  Three simple components make up an unusual restaurant dish. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 06:34 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Recipes, Cooking and Cookbooks, Salad Dressings, Tofu, Salads, Chinese Food (Cuisine), Celery

• Is It Still a Bar If You Can't Get a Drink?

  The BK Whopper Bar off Times Square gets ready for its soft opening without a liquor license. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 04:53 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Beer, Bars, Burgers, liquor licenses, BK Whopper Bar

• Next Stop: A Dining Explosion in a Tiny Basque Town

  In northern Spain, apprentices of acclaimed kitchens have struck out on their own, creating exciting food that’s not just for the rich. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 04:49 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Food, Restaurants, Travel and Vacations, Basque Region (Spain), San Sebastian (Spain)

• What Fish Should We Eat?

  "Four Fish" raises important questions about what fish we should be eating, what fish we should be farming, what fish we should (not) be catching in the sea. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 02:28 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Fish, sustainability, fish farms, sustainable food

• 30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine Focus: Beaujolais

  Can we have a discussion of Beaujolais that does not include the phrase "serious wine"? Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 12:12 PM by WineLoversPage.com

• French wine regions take stock of 2010 harvest

  As August approaches, wine regions across France are beginning to assess the quality potential of 2010. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 10:24 AM by Decanter News

• Idaho wine gets $100k grant

  Idaho growers and producers have been given a US$100,000 federal government grant to develop their industry. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 09:42 AM by Decanter News

• Romanee-Conti owner 'sadness' at blackmailer death

  Domaine de la Roman��e-Conti owner Aubert de Villaine has spoken of his sadness and dismay following the suicide of the man charged with blackmailing his estate. Read More... Posted Jul 30 2010, 07:19 AM by Decanter News

• Michael Batterberry, Influential Food Editor, Dies at 78

  Mr. Batterberry was a food writer and historian who founded two influential magazines, Food & Wine and Food Arts. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 10:11 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Food, Wines, Writing and Writers, Deaths (Obituaries), Magazines, Food & Wine, Batterberry, Michael, Food Arts

• Free Coffee at At65 Cafe

  Giorgio Milos, the 2008 barista champion of Italy, is giving away coffee every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. until early October. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 05:03 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Coffee, giorgio milos, at65 cafe

• An Amazonian Fish on Display in Chelsea Market

  The paiche fish will be on display at Lobster Place until 2 p.m. on Thursday. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 11:30 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Cooking, paiche, Lobster Place

• Off the Menu: Three New Restaurants for Battery Park City

  Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open three new restaurants in Battery Park City next year. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 11:18 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Restaurants, Union Square Hospitality Group, danny meyer

• Bien Nacido releases own-label wine

  California's renowned Bien Nacido Vineyards are releasing their first own label wines this autumn. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 09:49 AM by Decanter News

• Naked Wines shortlisted for Orange

  Online retailer Naked Wines has been shortlisted for the Orange Innovation Award 2010, part of the National Business Awards. Read More... Posted Jul 29 2010, 09:33 AM by Decanter News