Each week, we choose four cities and round up the latest bar and restaurant openings, recipes, and general food-related chatter.
August 2010 Archives
Why an innovated new diner in Queens is well-worth a 15-minute subway ride.
New to Chicago’s gourmet burger scene is Burger Bar, launched this month by Levy Restaurants' former chef de cuisine John McLean (Spiaggia, Bistro 110). The calorically conscious beware: diminishing the risk of clogged arteries doesn’t seem to be McLean’s M.O. when it comes to dressing his burgers, but that is why Lipitor and Cheerios exist, right?
Coffee lovers will be happy to hear that construction is under way at 1125 Mariposa St. in San Francisco, the new home of Ecco Caffé.
Salt Water Farm in Lincolnville, Maine is offering 10 percent off its culinary long weekend, which includes events and classes that focus on local and sustainable food.
As if Times Square wasn't already enough of a tourist trap, Pop-Tarts' latest publicity stunt is an eyesore that plans to stick around until January.
San Francisco's second annual premier food, wine and spirits festival kicks off today with SF Chefs Restaurant Week, which lasts until Sunday.
Overall, Secrets of the Sommeliers is a comprehensive book that's perfect for any oenophile—or anybody wanting to become one.
Delta Air Lines plans to open 13 new restaurants at New York's LaGuardia Airport by next summer.
OpenTable, known for its e-reservation system, is taking the wraps off its new service today: OpenTable Spotlight.



