Mark Bittman's Blog, page 72

Reviewing Il Matto

This week, Sam Sifton reviews Il Matto, an eccentric little place in TriBeCa.

The Rolls-Royce of Kettles

The Über Boiler, now at Peels in the East Village, is a programmable hot water dispenser that gives coffee baristas greater control.

Blue Ribbon Food Overlooking Times Square

Bruce and Eric Bromberg, of the Blue Ribbon restaurants, are creating a menu for the R Lounge at the Times Square Renaissance Hotel.

Newsstands Will Carry Gourmet Again, After a Fashion

Condé Nast will publish three editions of the magazine built around recipes that were published before Gourmet's demise in 2009.

The Temporary Vegetarian: Vegan Three-Bean Salad

The secret to this salad is in the dressing, which is made creamy with tofu.

Grilling Lebanese Flatbread

Cooking dough on a fire is very satisfying - it gives a flavor that can't be found through regular baking.

Cooking Tools: Single Serving Burger Maker

Matt Buchanan reviews another potential bachelor pad must have: the Presto Quick Burger Maker.

Weekend Fare

The New York State Fair, a Long Island seafood festival and an Asian restaurant conclave.

Bluefin Tuna Breeding Takes a Step Forward

European scientists report a breakthrough for a species that has been overharvested.

The Baker's Apprentice: Blueberry Crumb Cake

Emily Weinstein embarks on an adventure in baking with the wrong sized pan.