Mark Bittman's Blog, page 109

A Barista's One Shining Moment, Again

Mike Phillips, of Intelligentisa Coffee and Tea in Chicago, won at the United States Barista Championship for the second consecutive year.

Hello, Brooklyn

As The Financial Times reviews the Brooklyn dining scene, Sam Sifton pauses to consider the Vanderbilt.

The Temporary Vegetarian: Lebanese Potatoes With Cilantro Sauce

This Lebanese "poor man's dinner" of twice fried potatoes with cilantro sauce is often eaten with eggs or with tomatoes and scallions.

Lebanese Potatoes With Cilantro Sauce

This Lebanese "poor man's dinner" of twice fried potatoes with cilantro sauce is often eaten with eggs or with tomatoes and scallions.

Q. & A. With Sam Sifton (Round Four)

Sam Sifton is answering questions on being the restaurant critic of The New York Times.

Pad Thai Doesn't Have to Be Takeout

This noodle dish has become a takeout staple in the United States, but there is no reason to fear making it at home.

Q. & A. With Sam Sifton (Round Three)

Sam Sifton answers questions on being the restaurant critic for The New York Times.

Q. & A. With Sam Sifton (Round Two)

Sam Sifton answers questions about being the restaurant critic for The New York Times.

Dear FloFab: My Boyfriend Was Raised by Wolves

Florence Fabricant on the virtues of making your friends self-conscious, when to clear dirty plates and more.

Q. & A. With Sam Sifton (Round One)

Sam Sifton answers questions on being the food critic for The New York Times.