Cuozzo Hammers the New Wave of Absentee Chefs

The 'Post' puts Pelaccio, English, and company on watch for leaving their kitchens in lesser hands.

Benoit Ekes Out One Star From Bruni; Cuozzo in Love With Alloro

Richman likes Hundred Acres (Restaurant Girl, not so much), and Cheshes on Scarpetta, in our weekly review roundup.

Bruni to Take on Benoit; Diner Makeover in the Burg

Sag Harbor represents in the Hamptons and a recipe from One If by Land, in today's neighborhood food news.

A Mid-Summer Bouquet of Surprises

Gelato for Windsor Terrace, black bass for your grill, and a bagel for Benoit.

Bar Q Steals Two Stars; a Split Decision on Benoit

Differing verdicts on Benoit, the Bar Boulud review that Daniel dreamed of, and Cabrito gets hit with the "I can get better tacos on the street" card, in this week's review roundup.

Ago Gets the Bruni Bagel; Richman Sky-high on Scarpetta

Everything that could go wrong did at Ago for Frank Bruni.

Tickets Still Available for Taste of the Nation; Jean-Jacques Rachou Cooks Classics for Free at Benoit (But You Have to Pay for Them)

The Pioneer Inn space is to become the Brooklyn Ice House and the Randolph might expand in today's neighborhood food news.

More Meat-Plant Trouble; Marco Pierre White Can Live Without the Molecules

Plus: Gordon Ramsay speaks French, Arianna Huffington longs for food in Venice, and more in our morning roundup of food news and gossip.

Danny Meyer in Harlem; El Morocco in Washington Heights

Danny Meyer might open a café in Harlem, what Grant Achatz did when he was diagnosed with tongue cancer, and a new incarnation of the legendary El Morocco.

Wylie Dufresne Creates a New Hot Dog for PDT

Cabrito and Benoit open, Wylie Dufresne makes a hot dog, and Rob and Robin bring news of BarFry's replacement, Cabrito — all in this week's issue.

De Niro to Open Nobu Hotel; Start Stockpiling Food Today

Robert De Niro will put an outpost of the Japanese restaurant in his financial-district hotel, 'Law and Order: SVU' featured a locavore villain this week, and consumers are starting to stockpile food again.

Ko’s First Non-Rave Finally Arrives; One Star for Commerce

Ko isn't really all that to one critic, Benoit gets off with a bang, and Commerce takes a one-star hit from Frank Bruni this week.

Ducasse Dines at Brasserie Cognac; Don't Eat Too Many Soft-shell Crabs

Alain Ducasse was seen dining at his competitor's restaurant, pecorino is free this weekend, and beware the mercury levels in soft-shell crabs.

Meehan Talks ‘Times’; Benoit Opens

Benoit opened yesterday, Peter Meehan discusses who should replace him at the 'Times,' and beer shortages loom.

Brasserie Cognac Gets a Jump Start on Ducasse's Bistro

This week marked the opening of Brasserie Cognac de Monsieur Ballon (henceforth known simply as Cognac), the new Serafina restaurant.

Ducasse to Open Benoit in One Week; Picholine Honors ‘South Pacific’ With Special Menu

Alain Ducasse will unveil his replacement for Brasserie LCB next Monday, Terrance Brennan is loosening up for spring, and Kyotofu imports Japanese mountain peach for its new menu.

The French Still Occupy New York, If Not Greenmarket

Classic French food is back, says the 'Times.' So just what is the spirit of the age right now, anyway?

Pearl’s Oyster Bar Sues Ed’s Lobster Bar; Ducasse Taking Over Brasserie LCB