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A better option than chasing the truck

Our 10 Best Things to Eat at the Union Square Holiday Market

Lauren ShockeyA super cheesy pretzel makes for fine snacking while shopping​Well, we've saved the best for last. After visiting several of the bigger, non-pop-up holiday markets that have cropped up this season, we can say that the most varied and delicious culinary options can be found at th ... More >>

What to Drink at Colonie: The Bergamot Margarita

Each week in The Daily Shot, we have ourselves a drink that we think you should try, too. Mmmm... bergamotty.​The drink: Bergamot Margarita The bar: Colonie (127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, 718-855-7500) The price: $11 The ingredients: Reposado tequila, orange liqueur, fresh bergam ... More >>

Ask the Critics: Where Can I Get Chocolate for Valentine's Day?

MarieBelleSeduce her with sugar.​Brian G. asks: I want to get my foodie girlfriend some chocolates for Valentine's Day, so I can't get Godiva or anything too mass market. Where can I find a nice assortment of chocolates? Dear Brian: What a good boyfriend you are, thinking so far in advance! ... More >>

Vindaloo for You! An NYC Curry Crawl.

Victoria BekiempisNo need to hurry to Curry in a Hurry​ Every now and then, even the most misanthropic, bookish types need a little excitement in their lives -- more spice, if you will -- than looking at framed pictures of their cats between sips of Earl Grey. Exotic food, in particular, helps ... More >>

Food Cart Turf Wars & Fancy Food Favorites

Artisanal honey, blood orange, and caviar were among the hot products at the Fancy Foods Show this year. Smaller packaging was another trend, sparked by this, our poor economy. [NY Times] Has calling 911 because you got your food order wrong become a trend? The woman TMZ branded McNut called 911 wh ... More >>

Tea Time--Make a Mar-TEA-nez with Beefeater 24

We finally got our hands on a bottle of the recently released Beefeater 24, and were quite taken with its pretty, citrusy. We loved the grapefruit peel and bergamot notes and strong essence of tea, but were not sold on the red-bottomed bottled, which looks too much like a dose of grenadine has sunk ... More >>

Adventures in a Crippled Kitchen

 Chapter 4: Pot Luck I'd learned to boil hot water on my new hot plate by turning the throttle up to 5 and waiting 5 minutes and 34 seconds, and was soon happily drinking cups of Earl Grey tea and press-pot coffee as if I had a real stove. I didn't miss the gas at all.

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Not Just Cheese

Switzerland stakes culinary turf with a new Chelsea bistro

The Out-of-Towners

Bumbling scientist and former gymnast circumnavigate the mad, mad, mad, mad world

Hot for Santa

A brief but startling history of the chocolate Santa Claus

Horoscope

Railroad Apartment in Former Funeral Home