Mark Bittman's Blog, page 64
September 30, 2010
Nathalie Dupree Is Running for Senate
The Charleston television cook, author and former restaurateur has started a write-in campaign in South Carolina.
Restaurant Workers Don't Stay Home When Sick, Study Finds
More than 60 percent of restaurant employees choose to show up for work instead of staying home when they're sick because they have no insurance and no paid sick time, according to a report issued by a restaurant workers' advocacy group.
The Baker's Apprentice: Carrot Cake
Emily Weinstein tackles a carrot cake for her sixth lesson in learning how to bake.
September 29, 2010
Parioli Romanissiwhat?
What was the last Italian restaurant to win four stars from The New York Times before Del Posto like?
Using the Rind of Parmesan
Melissa Clark discusses ways to use the rind of parmesan cheese.
From Gourmet Live, Cocktails with a Corporate Link
A new iPad app spun off from the Gourmet brand features drink recipes that call for spirits owned by Diageo, the beverage conglomerate. The recipes were written by a "spirits ambassador" for the company.
The Notes of Northern Rhone Syrahs
Eric Asimov offers an adjectival pileup in trying to describe the typical flavors of northern Rhone syrahs.
September 28, 2010
Reviewing Del Posto
In this week's restaurant review, Sam Sifton awards Del Posto four stars.
An Explosion of Chilies and Peppercorns
A dish with chilies and peppercorns that is so powerful, you may break out in a sweat.
Colicchio's Tuesday Dinners Are Back
Tom Colicchio will resume chef's table dinners next to Craft for at least a few weeks.
