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.

Week of Nov. 1, 2004: Jolie, Ora, Fluff, Chocolate Haven, Scharffen Berger, and Theeee Coffee Chamber. Plus, pink salt and Alice Waters at the Whitney.

Week of April 11, 2005: Alto, Daniele's Piadina, Rice, Smoked, Table XII, The Stanton Social.

Blue Hill courts a younger audience (at least for one night), upgrade your Super Bowl party with one dip, and more.

New York City restaurants opening this week include Vela, No. 1 Chinese, Franny's, Tulcingo Del Valle and Extra Virgin. Plus, Gael finds sumptuous meals for those on a lighter budget.

This week's opernings include: Roll-n-Roaster and Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Plus, Gael tells you why Per Se is worth the wait.

Restaurant openings this week include: Westville East, Soho Cantina, Neptune Room, Aqua, Bettola, Jabz Joint and Mix It. Plus, Gael knows where the foodies feast in Paris.