September 4, 2008

City Room: Will the Cupcake Craze Fizzle Out?

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The rapid expansion of a New York City cupcake shop brings to mind the Krispy Kreme doughnut chain, whose rapid expansion was plagued with problems.

The Minimalist: The Old Chickpea Learns a New Trick

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If you’re not a fan of chickpeas already, this more-or-less North African treatment will do it.

Wines of The Times: Meticulous, Modern and Very French

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Few wines can match Côtes du Rhône in exemplifying the myriad changes that have transformed the French wine industry in the last 20 years.

Restaurants: A Playroom in the Dining Room

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Just four months old, the new restaurant Elizabeth has already changed plenty, and it still doesn’t seem entirely sure of what it wants to be.

Move Aside, Frozen Custard, and Make Room for Gelato

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Gelato, that smooth Italian ice cream, seems to be catching on in the U.S. And small-business owners are taking notice.

Recipes for Health: Grilled Eggplant Panini

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A panini grill is an easy way to prepare eggplant slices, whether or not you use them in a grilled sandwich.

September 3, 2008

As Belts Tighten, Lobsters Shrink and Bar Menus Grow

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Many New York restaurants aren’t taking their success, or for that matter their survival, for granted.

A Good Appetite: Stretching the Corn Season

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Can one ever eat enough succulent summer corn? Why resist when the season’s nearly over?

Restaurants: A Playroom in the Dining Room

Filed under: Uncategorized — @ 12:38 pm

Just four months old, the new restaurant Elizabeth has already changed plenty, and it still doesn’t seem entirely sure of what it wants to be.

$25 and Under: Fresh Takes on a Familiar Pleasure

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At three relatively new places, the basics of the burger come together in satisfying bites.