Week of Jan. 10, 2005: BLT Fish, Bellavitae, Sandia, Bar Sasa, and Aquavit. Plus, one of the "greatest winter dishes known to mankind" and a pocket-sized guide to Italian wine.

Week of Oct. 25, 2004: Bottega del Vino, Abboccato, and Sapa. Plus, Shake Shack's pie a la mode and Joe's cafe delivery.

Jack of Fair Trade...A Currant Affair...Take the Décor, Leave the Pierogi.

24-Hour Barbecue People...Stellar Cellar...Rhine Bar

This week's openings include BLVD and Picnic. Coming soon: Marc Murphy at Landmarc. Plus Gael discovers Dumont, another good reason to visit Brooklyn.

Week of May 2, 2005: Bar Minnow, Grill 44, Dopey Benny's. Plus, adventurous eating with Gael Greene.

Austrian doughnuts at Cafe Sabarsky, a chocolate lover's Valentine's Day menu, and Biana serves up food that even your Italian grandma would love.

Week of Jan. 31, 2005: Plate, Della Rovere, and English Is Italian. Plus, a glorious choucroute.

Beacon gives the mojito a winter makeover, Jacques Torres’s popcorn bliss, and the perfect Vietnamese soup.

The authentic Village vibe at Bar Nocetti is no accident. An attitude (and name change) at a favorite sandwich haunt. Plus, Gael's tips for navigating Little India.