Mark Bittman's Blog, page 54
October 26, 2010
Reviewing the Lambs Club
Sam Sifton reviews the Lambs Club in the Chatwal Hotel in Midtown this week.
Off the Menu: Carmine Club Cafe
A new place has ties to Lupa, dell'Anima and Elettaria.
The Latest From Pino Luongo
The owner of Centolire, and formerly of Le Madri, is opening an Italian restaurant on East 59th Street.
A Third Michelin Star for the Meadowood in Napa Valley
It is only the second American restaurant outside New York, along with the French Laundry, to win his distinction.
Playing Around With Soba and Dashi
Mark Bittman admits that cooking Japanese food doesn't come naturally to him, but he's experimenting with noodle and broth dishes.
October 25, 2010
The Presidential Seal of Approval
Where have you seen President Clinton dining out?
Man Says Heinz Stole His Idea for Dippable Ketchup Packets
He says Heinz introduced the packets two months after executives told him they weren't interested in a similar idea he had pitched to them.
Hey, Mr. Critic!
Suggestions for those turning 80 and 50, and for brunch.
Food and Drug Administration Recommends Food Safety Managers at Restaurants
The recommendation was met with support from both the National Restaurant Association and the National Council of Chain Restaurants.
For Lighter Gnocchi, Turn to Ricotta
Gnocchi doesn't have to be made with potatoes. It can be made with semolina or, in this case, cheese.
