December 31, 2007

WHAT’S WHAT IN ‘08

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PREDICTIONS. Wendy! The Psychics’ Psychic, who Dec. 15, 2006 accurately predicted in this column the timing of Wall Street’s 2007 ups and downs, Lindsay Lohan’s worsening behavior, and India’s weather chaos, now brings us for Year 2008: * The…

December 30, 2007

DIVINE’ INTERVENTIONS FOR 2008

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PAULA ROBERTS, a psychic Celt whom I have consulted since The Year of the Flood, reminds me she predicted 2007’s record-breaking Kansas corn crop (the Grain Commission recently verified a 45 percent increase over the previous year) and, as verified…

Humble Spots, Simple Pleasures

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Gentle and comforting, Shorty’s .32 and Smith’s aspire to low-impact pleasure rather than high-wattage excitement.

The Liberated Chef

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She took the heat out of the kitchen.

2007: Let’s Eat, Not Fuss

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A look back at the restaurants that generated the most buzz in 2007, a year in which small was big.

A Tempest in a Champagne Flute

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As global demand for Champagne soars, the French government is moving toward the largest expansion of Champagne vineyards in eight decades.

Meaty Austrian Fare, Warmly Served

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A tiny, spirited spot on the Lower East Side, Café Katja serves simple Austrian fare and beers to match.

A Celebration of the New Year Ushers in a Bit of Japan

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In Japan, New Year celebrations are not complete without osechi-ryori, traditional foods that are invested with symbolism.

A Low Profile, and a Price to Match

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Oregon pinot gris is one of the least-talked-about, best-value wines on the market today.

Luxury Without the Headache

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If you can make lemonade when life gives you lemons, you can make vinegar when life gives you Champagne.