Chodorow Ponders ‘Times’ Debacle, High-Tech Food Court

A series of Belvedere ads also polls David Sarner of Pink Elephant, Kyky and Unik of Merkato 55, Nur Khan of Rose Bar, and Mark Baker of Mansion.

Trans-Fat-Less Goods Still Tasty; Burger King’s ‘Healthy’ Kids Meal

Plus: Salmonella victims in Nassau County, learning knife skills from a book, and more, in our morning news roundup.

Hamptons Primer: What’s New, What’s Back, What’s Gone

Foreclosures be damned — the Hamptons scene is thriving this year. Here’s where to pop some very overpriced bubbly and celebrate.

‘Daily Show’ Writer Sues Batali; Ex-Babbo Sommelier Cooks for You

Plus fancy new cooking at the Friars Club, chefs share their secrets for saving money on ingredients, and more, in our morning digest of food and gossip.

Taste of the Nation Marked by Uni, Performance Ham, Good Times

We've got photos from last night's hedonistic event.

What Gwyneth Ate in Spain; Chodorow No Stranger to Irony

Gwyneth Paltrow wasn't a food snob in Spain, what sells best at Kobe Club, Michael Pollan says people should spend more money on food, and more in our morning roundup of food news and gossip.

Poolside Bar Set to Open Atop Empire Hotel

The Pooldeck will have private cabanas with TV screens, wireless, and telephones.

Pope’s Meals Under High Security; Kosher Margarine Shortage

Secret Service agents are inspecting the Pope's food and 'Gossip Girl' returns to New York restaurants in our daily food-news roundup.

Jeremy Sullivan of Kobe Club Gets $5,000 Tips From Rush Limbaugh

With some wondering whether threats of a recession will bring restaurant prices down, we asked him for insight into a place where businessmen don't think twice about ordering the $700 pour of cognac for dessert.

Shake Shack Serves Top Dog; Burger King to Open Whopper Bars

One writer claims Shake Shack serves the best hot dogs in New York, Michael Psilakis talks more about the new Kefi, and the owner of Gristede's wants to be our mayor.

Robert Irvine’s Career Officially Over; Chodorow Plans Hot New Rooftop Lounge

Center Cut to Serve Just That; Maxim Just What Meatpacking Deserves

Maxim Prime to Contain First-Ever Tequila Sommelier?

Demi and Ashton Not the Box's Favorite Patrons; PM Closing for January

Ten Moments to Remember From 2007

Chodorow Confirms Wild Salmon Closure

Psilakis Moving Kefi to Better Space; Chodorow Moving Wild Salmon to a Better Place

Where to Eat on Black Friday; Last-Minute Turkey Dinners

At Chodorow's New Steakhouse, Less Is More

Jeffrey Chodorow Begins Investing in the Little Guy