Mark Bittman's Blog, page 85
July 6, 2010
Reviewing Kenmare
The new restaurant Kenmare is reviewed this week.
The Role of the Sommelier
Eric Asimov writes about the growing practice of sommeliers tasting the wine instead of the restaurant goer who ordered it.
Anita Lo Leaves Rickshaw Dumpling Bar
The chef wants to devote more time to her restaurant Annisa.
July 5, 2010
The Temporary Vegetarian: Grilled Watermelon and Tomato Salad
The salad contrasts the sweetness of the melon with the gentle acidity of the tomatoes.
July 2, 2010
An Adult Sparkler for the Holiday
A great summer cocktail: a negroni made with sparkling wine.
Weekend Fare
Beer in Harlem, hot dogs on Coney Island and noodles on St. Marks Place.
Dear FloFab: My Guests Took Back Their Wine
Florence Fabricant gives advice on potluck etiquette, complaining about a meal when somebody else is paying, and eating alone.
New York's Soda Tax Plan Dies After Industry Ad Campaign
Opponents of the plan called it a "money grab cleverly disguised as a health policy.''
A Whole Fish, Roasted or Grilled
This week's Minimalist column, inspired by the tinkering last summer of Dining editor, Pete Wells.
July 1, 2010
Off the Menu: One Less Bouley Restaurant, Three More Birdbath Bakeries
David Bouley's Upstairs restaurant will close to make way for Bouley Studio, a catering operation that will have cooking classes and twice-weekly dinner service.
