• Midwood’s Pizza Time, located a mere block from Di Fara, is the top pizzeria for the kosher set. [NYT]

• Long Island iced teas don't have to be trashy! Here's how to class them up. [WSJ]

• Last week’s NYC Firehouse Cook-off showed a surprising number of gourmands among New York’s bravest. [NYDN]

• Is Sarah Palin a locavore? Well, she does hunt and kill her own moose, but let’s just say she’s still waiting on Michael Pollan’s endorsement. [Slate]

• El Bulli’s Ferran Adrià loved a recent trip to Katz’s and Russ & Daughters, was less fond of egg creams. [Serious Eats]
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