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April 13, 2012
Year of The Takeout Day 102: P.F. Chang's 'Home Menu' (Enter Towelie!)
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April 11, 2012
Restaurant Industry Creates 560,000 Jobs in the Past Two Years
For New Yorkers who see city blocks packed with food joints every day, it's pretty evident that the restaurant industry is booming. Now the numbers are in: the National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the economic recovery in M ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
Taco Bell's New Doritos Taco
The cheaper of the two is the one to get. In an amazing act of cross-branding, Taco Bell has painted its hard taco shell bright orange with a chemical-tasting spice mixture - and called it a Doritos. Or maybe what's amazing is that they didn't think of it before - from 1978 to 1997, Pepsico (the c ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
Sorry Restaurant Owners, People Actually Like the Letter-Grading System
The people have spoken, and they want grades. Last week, Mayor Bloomberg announced the results of a poll that showed that most New Yorkers approve of the letter-grading system; they were later dismissed by restaurant owners who said that the survey had been conducted by a city institution-- CUNY's B ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Is $50 the New Price Point for Steak in the City?
How much are you willing to pay for a thick, juicy steak? That's the question the bosses at New York City's steakhouses have been turning over as they debate whether to raise the prices of their meats.
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March 7, 2012
Salmonella in the City: Infections Are Down, Mayor Bloomberg Says
It's just one of those win-win-win kinda things. In 2010, the city began requiring restaurants in the city to post letter grades based on health inspections. That means that restaurants that score badly -- due to things like pest-conducive kitchens or inadequate hand-washing facilities -- have to ... More >>
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March 7, 2012
City Council: Restaurants Don't Really Like The City's Grading System
A day after Mayor Mike Bloomberg held a press conference touting the successes of the city's letter grading system for restaurant health inspections, members of the City Council are saying that a majority of businesses don't actually like them. Bloomberg, alongside the city's health commissioner, ... More >>
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March 6, 2012
Coney Island Brewing Company Returns for the Summer Season
Shmaltz Brewing Company is launching the second official season of Coney Island Brewing Company -- a/k/a the World's Smallest Brewery -- located, yep, in the heart of Coney Island. Last summer saw the launch of the brewery, which produces a whopping one gallon of beer per batch. For the upcoming re ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Restaurant Workers in Miami and Los Angeles Join Suit Against Capital Grille
Workers at the Capital Grille restaurants in Miami and Los Angeles have joined a growing class-action lawsuit against the chain's parent company, Darden Restaurants, over alleged racial discrimination, illegal labor practices and violations of state wage laws.
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February 14, 2012
DNA Testing Proves Canned Sardines Are Kosher
Stijn Nieuwendijk/Flickr After discovering that canned sardines contain barely visible worms called nematodes, speculation that the food would be labeled unkosher abounded. According to the New York Times, those rumors can now be put to rest: genetic testing by a parasitologist at the American Mu ... More >>
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January 8, 2012
Lincoln Ristorante's Aaron Von Rock on Negronis and Child Labor
Aaron Von RockAaron Von Rock works as wine director of Lincoln Ristorante (142 West 56th Street), where he has also unveiled popular Negroni and Prosecco bars. Von Rock took the time to chat about the challenges of running single-beverage establishments -- and how a childhood of labor prepped ... More >>
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December 15, 2011
5 Great Wines Under $15: Whites
The Pinot Blanc from Alsatian Winemaker Louis Sipp will set you back only $11.96. A couple of days ago I suggested five bottles of red wine you could readily find at Astor and elsewhere under $15 that tasted more expensive than they were, and would appeal to nearly anyone who simply likes w ... More >>
Film
December 14, 2011
Addiction Incorporated
The Pinot Blanc from Alsatian Winemaker Louis Sipp will set you back only $11.96. A couple of days ago I suggested five bottles of red wine you could readily find at Astor and elsewhere under $15 that tasted more expensive than they were, and would appeal to nearly anyone who simply likes w ... More >>
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November 23, 2011
Romantics Anonymous
The Pinot Blanc from Alsatian Winemaker Louis Sipp will set you back only $11.96. A couple of days ago I suggested five bottles of red wine you could readily find at Astor and elsewhere under $15 that tasted more expensive than they were, and would appeal to nearly anyone who simply likes w ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
India's Wealth Drives Up Food Costs
India's growing middle class doesn't just demand luxuries like TVs and cars. The subcontinent has grown wealthier in recent years, and richer people tend to eat better -- driving up food prices, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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October 13, 2011
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Beer Bars
It's no secret that the New York craft-beer scene has exploded in the last decade or so. With so many great local breweries (Brooklyn Brewery, Sixpoint, Kelso, Captain Lawrence), it stands to reason we'd also have a bunch of great beer bars. So, what makes for a good beer bar? A large select ... More >>
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September 28, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
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September 27, 2011
Where to Drink During Oktoberfest; Red Wine Good for Hearts, But Not for Blood Pressure
Eric Asimov finds himself rather underwhelmed by New Zealand Pinot Noirs. [NY Times] Fast-food chains like Starbucks and Burger King have started serving booze, but others say it's not worth the hassle. [NY Times] A roundup of spots to celebrate Oktoberfest includes Zum Schneider in the Eas ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver On The Oxford Companion to Beer
photo by Michael Harlan TurkellGarrett Oliver makes beer a companion.When an editor at the Oxford University Press first approached Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, about doing The Oxford Companion to Beer, he politely declined. Having already written a book, the prospect of su ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Bottoms Up! The Final Round of Beers for Brooklyn Pour Has Been Released
See you there on October 15Brooklyn Pour is less than a month away, and while we know you're eagerly counting down the days, here's some more info to get you even more pumped for the Village Voice's first ever craft brew tasting event: The final round of beers has just been released, and we'v ... More >>
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September 21, 2011
Uptight Moms Don't Like Schweddy Balls, Clearly Need Xanax to Calm Down
Of all the world's problems, you'd think moms would focus their energies on, oh, improving literacy rates or fixing kids' school lunches, but no. For mothers -- at least those who belong to One Million Moms, a branch of the conservative Christian nonprofit organization American Family Associ ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
More Beers Released for Brooklyn Pour, VIP Tickets Sold Out
Cheers!Planning on getting tickets for Brooklyn Pour, the Village Voice's craft beer tasting event extravaganza? Well, you best be getting a move on it, since VIP tickets are now gone, and general admission ones are selling quickly, with only a limited supply left. Need a push to snap into ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
The Beers They Are a-Flowing at Brooklyn Pour
Don't wait! Get your tickets today!If you haven't already purchased tickets for Brooklyn Pour, the Village Voice's craft beer extravaganza happening on October 15 at Skylight One Hanson, you better get a move on things. VIP tickets are almost sold out, and general admission ones are flying f ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Craft Beer Week Coming Soon to New York City
Landfelddt / FlickrBottoms up!While there is no greater craft beer event this autumn than the Village Voice's own Brooklyn Pour, beer geeks should get pumped for New York City's fourth annual Craft Beer Week, occurring from Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25. With almost 100 bars a ... More >>
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August 19, 2011
The Vanderbilt's Brian Floyd Explains His Barman's Fund
Brian Floyd, barman fundraiserThere's a lot of talk about tipping these days: how much is appropriate, when it should be withheld, how it should be divvied up. But a bartender in Brooklyn is throwing a kink into the conversation by giving his tips to charity. Brian Floyd of The Vanderbilt cre ... More >>
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August 3, 2011
Tracking Down The City's Moonshiners
Not to bust them, but to drink with them
Blogs
July 29, 2011
Restaurant Owners Caught for Bribing Inspectors for Passing Letter Grades
While efficacy of the Department of Health's restaurant letter grades is a matter of debate, the fact remains that restaurant owners are desperate to pass with flying colors. What will some owners do for an A? If you guessed subtly try to stuff $500 into an inspector's pocket, you are correct ... More >>
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July 25, 2011
Red Lobster Employs Actual Fishermen to Convince Us of Its 'Authenticity'
Real people, real stories, real advertising dollars.Taking a page from the Olive Garden playbook, Red Lobster is has embarked on a campaign to make people think of it as something more authentic and less off-putting than it actually is.
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July 15, 2011
Cheesy Poofs, from South Park to a Wal-Mart Near You
"Those are mah cheesy poofs!"If you're a South Park fan -- and who isn't these days -- get excited for a new snack the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo is preparing to launch next month. Finally, Cheesy Poofs will be real, for a limited time.
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June 30, 2011
Denny's Is the Chain Most Likely to Go Bankrupt (Except, Like, Soul Daddy)
Soul DaddyJamawn Woods, Restaurateur No MoreSoul Daddy, the winning concept of America's Next Great Restaurant, has shuttered its third and final location, in Minnesota's Mall of America (the New York City location closed a few weeks ago). According to the company, "The restaurant simply was ... More >>
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June 29, 2011
Kings County Distillery Already Too Big for Its Britches
kingscountydistillery.comWhiskey grows in Brooklyn.Brooklyn's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, Kings County, released its bourbon earlier this month after just about a year of peddling nothing but an un-aged white whiskey. It looks like business is good, because the distillery is a ... More >>
Blogs
June 13, 2011
Shocking Looking Cashier At Godiva
I happened to pass by a Godiva chocolatier in midtown the other day--I didn't go in, I swear--and was even more stunned by the sight of the cashier than I was by some of the prices I caught.
Blogs
May 19, 2011
Gramercy Tavern to Publish a Cookbook...in 2013
Gramercy TavernSoon you can make this at home. But yours probably won't look as pretty. Sorry.The Eleven Madison Park cookbook will be released this fall, but it's not the only Danny Meyer cookbook project in the works. Reps bring word that Clarkson Potter is publishing the Gramercy Tavern ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Chains Change Alcohol Policy After Drunk Toddler Incidents, Inadvertently Make Better Drinks
In addition to changing its decor to emulate the Home Depots farmhouses of Tuscany, Olive Garden is altering its beverage policy following an incident last month where a toddler was served sangria instead of orange juice. And the chain isn't alone: as Nation's Restaurant News reports, in the ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Food Curated Goes to the (Artisanal) Slaughterhouse
Meneer Zjeroen/flickrShe's no beefer... but you get the idea.Last year, the Times ran a piece on the shortage of slaughterhouses in the northeast, which hampers our efforts to eat locally raised meat. CADE ( The Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship) to the rescue. This New ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
What Happens When Women Cook in John Fraser's Kitchen
Last week, Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez told us that she'd be taking part in a weekly female chefs series beginning next month at What Happens When. Now the restaurant, which just began its third movement yesterday, has coughed up some more details about the series, which will every Monday feat ... More >>
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February 15, 2011
Get Two for One Scoops of Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream Today at Ben & Jerry's
Licking the dream.Last night, Stephen Colbert announced that his Ben & Jerry's flavor, Americone Dream, will as of today be available at Scoop Shops everywhere. And today only you can get two scoops for the price of one at Ben & Jerry's locations. Proceeds from the sale of the ice cream will ... More >>
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February 15, 2011
Danny Meyer Strikes Again With Untitled at the Whitney
archidialog.comThe latest news from Danny Meyer HQ involves not the 804th location of Shake Shack but the Union Square Hospitality Group's new café at the Whitney, scheduled to open next month. Named Untitled, it takes inspiration from the "classic" coffee shops that once populated Madi ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
Wine In Supermarkets Redux: The Battle Continues
They're at it again, those crazy kids fighting in Albany over the long-running debate about whether to allow the state's supermarkets to sell wine. This scrap, which pits the supermarket lobby versus the equally powerful liquor store lobby has been going on for years. The Voice even wrote ab ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
Numerous Americans Say 'I Love You' With Olive Garden
If you are reading this and haven't made any Valentine's Day dining plans, you are screwed. Unless you are one of the millions of Americans who apparently think that Olive Garden is a desirable destination for romantic dining.
Blogs
February 1, 2011
The Most Interesting Man in the World Just Got More Interesting; Lagers Go Dark
Dos Equis is the first beer brand to reach the coveted milestone of 1 million 'Likes' on Facebook, thanks largely to the awesome Most Interesting Man in the World ads. [BusinessWeek] This Super Bowl Sunday, will you be drinking ale or lager, craft beer or Coors? Beer industry insiders weigh ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
At Out From Behind the Apron, Strong Words for Del Posto and Bad Customers
Alfred EisenstaedtEarlier this afternoon, WNYC hosted Out From Behind the Apron, a forum for restaurant industry workers and veterans to discuss issues ranging from how new laws are changing the industry to their personal experiences serving the citizenry of New York. Hosted by WNYC's Kathlee ... More >>
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December 22, 2010
T.G.I. Friday's Wants to Make Bartending an Olympic Sport?
indy.comJust like rhythmic gymnastics! What to do when you've got a scandal on your hands? Create a diversion of ridiculous proportions, of course! With recent raw sewage dumping charges looming overhead, T.G.I. Friday's has come up with a gimmick so lame it's almost painful to write-up.
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December 8, 2010
T.G.I. Friday's Among Those Charged With Dumping Waste and Raw Sewage in Brooklyn Waterways
Because untreated grease gives us all something to smile about!Here's yet another reason we find ourselves weary of the continuing existence of T.G.I. Friday's.
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November 23, 2010
The Single Best Genetically Modified Crop Simile We've Ever Heard
Oh, Monsanto!"To me, using GMO crops is like making love to a toxic blow-up doll every night." --Fourth-generation farmer Eric Herm, explaining to Leonard Lopate earlier today why he has no plans to use genetically modified crops on his Texas farm. Have a tip or restaurant-related news? Send ... More >>
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