Week of May 31, 2006: Penzeys Spices, Centovini, Zip Burger, and Chinatown Brasserie.

Week of May 15, 2006: Pies-N-Thighs, The Little Owl, and Fairway.

Week of May 1, 2006: Gribouille, Craftsteak, Ditch Plains, and Parea.

Whether the Mets win or lose, you’ve got to eat: Where to go pre– or post–Shea Stadium.

Week of April 17, 2006: Frankies Spuntino 17 Clinton Street, Megu Midtown, Dirty Bird To-Go, and Dressler.

Week of April 17, 2006: Turks & Frogs Tribeca, Quality Meats, European Union, and Financier Patisserie.

Week of March 27, 2006: Per Lei, My Befana, Dona, and Astor Center.

Week of March 20, 2006: Zibetto Espresso Bar and Sascha. Plus, swivel chairs at A Voce.

Week of Feb. 20, 2006: Arium.

Week of Feb. 13, 2006: El Centro, El Dar, Pasanella and Son Vintners, and Little Dishes.