Mark Bittman's Blog, page 40

Stumptown at the Whitney

While Danny Meyer prepares his cafe at the Whitney Museum of American Art, he's set up a coffee bar with some very good espresso.

Making Middle Eastern Fruit Compote

Mark Bittman's introduction to the cooking of the Middle East, through Claudia Roden, was a revelation. Many years later, he still makes the macerated fruit, a wintertime habit.

Holiday Cookies: If It's Festive, It Flies

A selection of holiday cookie recipes, all submitted by Times readers, were tested and tasted. Here, the highlights.

Reviewing Kin Shop

Sam Sifton reviews Kin Shop, a Thai-ish restaurant on Sixth Avenue opened by the chef Harold Dieterle.

Matthew Kenney Restaurant Gets Even More Peruvian

Bar Paya's new chef spent time in Peru.

Pies 'n' Thighs Chicken and Biscuits Pop Up in Chinatown

The Hester Street Fair is having a popup holiday market at 201 Mulberry Street (Kenmare Street).

A Spanish Import on the Upper West Side

Jesús Núñez, the chef at Graffit, made his name in Madrid.

Off the Menu: Danji

Hooni Kim, who worked at Daniel and Masa, will serve traditional and modern Korean food.

Off the Menu: Cupcake Stop

The CupcakeStop truck now has a full bakery in Greenwich Village.

Mixing Cocktails and Opera

Some noted bartenders hold a cocktail contest at the Met.