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  1. faqs
    How to Peel GarlicA handy guide for the harried home cook.
  2. openings
    Inside Maison Yaki, the New Restaurant From Team OlmstedChef Greg Baxtrom is doubling down on the accessibility and affordability that made his first restaurant a hit.
  3. faqs
    How to TipA handy guide for cheapskates and idiots.
  4. interviews
    Ruth Reichl on Her New Memoir, and What Gourmet Meant to Readers“It was kind of magical.”
  5. closings
    Barbuto, a Literally Perfect Restaurant, Will Close in MayJonathan Waxman’s pioneering trattoria opened in 2004.
  6. honeynuts
    What If You Could Upgrade Squash?How chef Dan Barber plans to make ingredients more like iPhones.
  7. closings
    Trailblazing Cocktail Bar Flatiron Lounge Will CloseJulie Reiner’s destination bar ushered in New York mixology’s golden age.
  8. thanksgiving
    Will Your Family Still Love You If You Brine Your Thanksgiving Turkey This Year?The war against the wet-brine hits the mainstream.
  9. best of new york
    The Absolute Best Restaurants in Downtown BrooklynWhile the area may not yet have much of an identity beyond “new,” it does have some surprising, under-the-radar gems.
  10. rip
    World-renowned Chef Joël Robuchon Has DiedThe French chef was 73.
  11. rip
    Anthony Bourdain Has DiedThe reported cause was suicide.
  12. the grub street diet
    Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz Stays Hydrated With Party Water“When I make my first million, I’m installing a Vivreau in my house. It’s the absolute cushiest.”
  13. the grub street diet
    Comedian Gabe Liedman Knows Breakfast Should Taste Like Hot Sauce and Ketchup“I have a corned-beef hash bowl with scrambled eggs, which is actually served on a plate and is gigantic.”
  14. Best of New York
    The Best of New York Eating 2018Hippie grandma pizza, Roman ribs, and tangy crispy beef.
  15. the grub street diet
    Chef Simone Tong Craves Laksa to Help Her Feel Whole Again“The broth is like 28 different ingredients. It’s a total flavor bomb. It just makes me feel so — together.”
  16. the grub street diet
    Todd Snyder Knows There’s Never a Bad Time for Great Wine“If I set bottles aside at home, I feel like I need to wait until the right moment, but then I think, Isn’t every day the right moment?”
  17. sexual harassment
    10 Women Accuse Spotted Pig Co-owner Ken Friedman of Sexual HarassmentA new report in the Times details a pattern of misconduct and harassment at the celebrated New York restaurant.
  18. You Need to Try Rabbit LasagnaOne iconic Italian restaurant has served the dish for 20 years.
  19. reopenings
    Eleven Madison Park Reopens With a Stark, Striking New Menu“I want it all to be much more accessible.”
  20. the grub street diet
    Ample Hills’ Founders Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith Eat a Lot of Ice Cream“I’m always looking for the perfect peanut-butter ice cream. I haven’t figured out how to make it yet, but someday I will. That’s the Holy Grail.”
  21. closings
    Franny’s, One of Brooklyn’s Most Cherished Restaurants, Will CloseThe pizza destination’s final night of service will be August 20.
  22. strat showdown
    Which Sous-Vide Machine Should I Get?The differences are minor — and they’ll both make your food taste great.
  23. fugly week
    These Bonkers Sneakers Are the Perfect Antidote to White Sneaker FatigueThese Asics are affordable, last forever — and don’t look like anyone else’s shoes.
  24. Why an Esteemed NYC Chef Is Expanding to Long Island’s North Fork“You know how beautiful it is out here. It’s heaven. For a chef, somebody who’s cooking, it doesn’t get any better.”
  25. restaurant power rankings
    Grub Street’s Restaurant Power Rankings: Where to Eat Right NowFind out where to eat in our weekly ranking of the city’s most important restaurants.
  26. congrats!
    Here Are the 2017 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award WinnersCongratulations to everyone.
  27. foodievents
    Can a New Project Meld the Art and Restaurant Worlds?“This meal made me miss the idea of someone simply entertaining you in their own way … it felt selfless.”
  28. openings
    Why Did New York’s Most Innovative Chef Swap Fine Dining for Doughnuts?At Du’s Donuts and Coffee, a modernist chef is focusing all of his creative energy on doughnuts that are both familiar and totally new.
  29. honors
    How Eleven Madison Park Became the World’s Best RestaurantAnd what the honor actually means.
  30. top story
    Here Is the 2017 Ranking of the ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’The annual restaurant ranking — which is equal parts controversial and influential — was announced at a ceremony in Australia.
  31. shaken or stirred
    Pre-Batched Martinis Are Surprisingly Controversial — and Vastly Superior“There’s something really intense about it.”
  32. best of new york
    The Absolute Best Tuna Tartare in New YorkIt’s the ultimate example of late-’80s dining, but brave chefs are dusting it off and giving the dish new life.
  33. chef shuffle
    One of New York’s Best Restaurants Has a New ChefThe man responsible for the fabled 100-layer lasagna is moving on to a new project.
  34. the grub street diet
    Chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske Eat All Their Meals Together“That’s our diet: piña coladas and disco fries.”
  35. the chain cang
    World’s First Combination IHOP-Applebee’s Set to Open Next YearThe new mega-concept will open in downtown Detroit.
  36. rip
    Renowned Journalist and Restaurant Critic A.A. Gill Has DiedThe British columnist was 62.
  37. openings
    Inside Danny Meyer’s New Union Square CafeThe acclaimed restaurant has more seats, new dishes, and a fresh look that nods to the original location.
  38. Famed Chef Wylie Dufresne Will Cook at NYC’s Nomad Bar for 6 WeeksRye pasta, pigs in a blanket, and modernist eggs Benedict will be available at Daniel Humm’s restaurant until December.
  39. the best gift i ever gave
    My Parents Went Totally Nuts Over This Espresso MachineThey became obsessed with instant espressos.
  40. openings
    Introducing the ‘Sophia Loren,’ New York’s Most Elegant New SundaeThe dessert is just one thing you’ll be able to get at Andrew Carmellini’s restaurant Leuca.
  41. this thing’s incredible
    The Gym Shorts That Actually Make Me Want to RunFinally, a pair with the perfect fit, material, and pockets.
  42. It’s Time to End National Food DaysJust make every day Nacho Day.
  43. openings
    Brooklyn Has a New Destination for Wood-Fired Pizza and Natural WineIt’s an easy combination to get excited about.
  44. Food TV
    Fred Armisen and Bill Hader Made the Perfect Food-Porn ParodyJuan Likes Rice & Chicken encapsulates everything that’s great, and terrible, about prestige food shows.
  45. omg sprinkles!!
    A Chef Is Adding Sprinkles to Blue Cheese in BrooklynMaking gorgonzola very dolce.
  46. the chain gang
    Presidential Candidate Doesn’t Even Eat Chicken CorrectlyWhy are you using a knife and fork?!
  47. food media
    What’s It Like to Be a Food Writer Right Now?Food52’s Amanda Hesser and Saveur’s Adam Sachs talk about the state of food media right now.
  48. openings
    A New Mile End Is Open in ManhattanExpect smoked meat, poutine, and Canadian corn dogs.
  49. the chain gang
    McDonald’s Is Finally Adding McGriddles to Its All-Day Breakfast MenuIt’s about time!
  50. lunch
    Estela Team’s Café Altro Paradiso (Finally) Begins Weekday LunchThomas Carter and Ignacio Mattos will expand their daytime hours.
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