Mark Bittman's Blog, page 79
August 2, 2010
Off the Menu: National Bar and Dining Rooms by Geoffrey Zakarian
Geoffrey Zakarian will open this casual restaurant in the Benjamin hotel in October.
The Temporary Vegetarian: Tomato Gazpacho With Vanilla Cream
This tomato gazpacho is a fresh tasting, exceptionally light soup, whose ingredients sound odd at first, but combine beautifully.
July 30, 2010
An Irresistible Salad of Celery and Tofu
Mark Bittman first had this salad at a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, and always orders it there.
Is It Still a Bar If You Can't Get a Drink?
The BK Whopper Bar off Times Square gets ready for its soft opening without a liquor license.
What Fish Should We Eat?
"Four Fish" raises important questions about what fish we should be eating, what fish we should be farming, what fish we should (not) be catching in the sea.
July 29, 2010
Free Coffee at At65 Cafe
Giorgio Milos, the 2008 barista champion of Italy, is giving away coffee every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. until early October.
An Amazonian Fish on Display in Chelsea Market
The paiche fish will be on display at Lobster Place until 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Off the Menu: Three New Restaurants for Battery Park City
Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open three new restaurants in Battery Park City next year.
July 28, 2010
The First Letter Grade Is Assigned in Long Island City
Glenn Collins visits Spark's Deli to pay witness to city health officials assigning their first letter grade.
Pairing Okra With Corn Pancakes
A cumin-spiced stew of okra along with corn pancakes takes advantage of what's in the market now.
