Mark Bittman's Blog, page 103
May 7, 2010
Weekend Fare
An eating tours, a Burmese Buddhist festival, hog butchering, Japanese street food and other fare available this weekend.
Tasting Chablis
Eric Asimov tastes a variety of Chablis, including Patrick Piuze, Vaucoupin and Bougros.
More Untraditional Breakfasts
From now on, when Mark Bittman makes pasta all'amatriciana, he'll double the recipe so he can have the leftover sauce on rice for breakfast.
'The Best Service in New York City' Does Not Come Cheap
A new restaurant named for Leona Helmsley will add an automatic 19% gratuity to all checks "for the high standard of service."
"The Best Service in New York City" Does Not Come Cheap
A new restaurant named for Leona Helmsley will add an automatic 19% gratuity to all checks "for the high standard of service."
Coffee to Go That Brews While You Carry It
Bkoffie on West 41st Street sells coffee to go with press pot lids.
Restaurants Help Lead Beirut's Revival
Joël Robuchon, Yannick Alleno and Antoine Westerman are among the chefs who will be opening restaurants in the Lebanese capital.
May 6, 2010
Zombies Descend for Drinks on the Lower East Side
The Painkiller tiki bar opens Friday on Essex Street.
Ditch Plains and 3 Others to Open in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The developers of the park also selected Calexico tacos and Blue Marble ice cream.
Dear FloFab: Are You Still Working on That?
Florence Fabricant answers questions about waiters, tips and getting the check before you ask for it.
