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How Safe Are My Eggs?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:47:08 EDT

Iowa hens that may be at the heart of a massive egg recall are still laying. And the eggs, which will be pasteurized, could end up on a table near you.

New York's 'Desi Food Truck'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:21:16 EDT

Walk down Fifth Avenue and, at the intersection of 27th Street, it's hard to miss a yellow van plastered with posters of Bollywood stars.

Fair Weather, Early Harvest

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:55:56 EDT

Warm weather has fruits and vegetables ripening early this year. On some farms, fall crops will be ready before Labor Day.

New Front Opens in Vendor Wars

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:01:01 EDT

A violation of rule no. 1 in the business of gourmet-food trucks -- avoid parking on the same block as your brethren -- sparked a battle between two trucks on Tuesday in Midtown.

15 Minutes for Chef's Broccoli

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:55:00 EDT

Melodrama thrives on "Iron Chef America." But it rarely attaches, in any context, to broccoli. So credit the Food Network and the show for making the ubiquitous vegetable a star. Even more, credit chef Amanda Cohen.

Chefs Return to Nature

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:30:11 EDT

The emergence of Copenhagen's Noma, recently named best restaurant in the world, and other like-minded establishments appears to signal a shift toward an emphasis on terroir and local ingredients, rather than dishes conjured out of food laboratories.

Sliced Bagels, Taxes on Top

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:26:46 EDT

What's the tax on a bagel? It depends how you slice it�or in the case of New York, if you slice it. State tax officials have begun to enforce one of the more obscure distinctions within the state's sales tax law.

The Grace Kelly of Wines

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:46:44 EDT

The white Burgundies of Puligny-Montrachet have an angular beauty, says Jay McInerney. A vintner tells of "seeking the unconscious of the earth."

Tasty Trails Around the Region

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:21:25 EDT

There are few better ways to spend a summer weekend than sipping and swirling wine, and New Yorkers are spoiled for choice, with hundreds of wineries in a 150-mile radius of the city. How do the wineries stack up?

Chef Emeril Chops Condo Sales Price

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:18:41 EDT

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse�famous for his TV catch phrase "Let's kick it up a notch!"�sold his Midtown Manhattan loft after kicking the price down several notches over the past year.

Seoul Draws Foodies

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:46:10 EDT

In an astonishing transformation, South Korea's capital has become a foodie destination.

Sotheby's Puts Veggies on Block

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:22:22 EDT

Sotheby's Auction House, that purveyor of all things rare and fine, will soon dabble in something a little more pedestrian: vegetables.

Sandwich Shop Stays Open, for Now

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:03:45 EDT

Ike's Place, a popular sandwich shop in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, narrowly avoided eviction on a legal technicality after months of complaints by neighbors about problems with long lines, trash and noise.

How to Hold a Glass of Wine

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:28:57 EDT

Wine etiquette says to hold a wine glass by its stem -- and there are reasons behind the rule. But how many people actually do?

The Netherlands Finds Its Flavor

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:42:26 EDT

A growing trend toward seasonal, homegrown produce is helping to reinvent Dutch cuisine.

'Grade A' Egg Stamp Isn't What It Seems

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EDT

Many consumers wrongly believe the 'USDA Grade A' shield on egg cartons means they've been inspected for safety. In fact, the shield merely means the department has checked that the eggs are the correct color and size.

Whiskey On the Water

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:42:15 EDT

The Whisky Guild's annual Whisky on the Hudson boat event tour brought together more than 1,100 top-level professionals and budding connoisseurs to try more than 100 of the world's finest whiskeys.

Restaurateurs Under Siege

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:44:11 EDT

Some of the city's hottest chefs and restaurateurs are increasingly being targeted by lawsuits filed by a handful of attorneys on behalf of small numbers of employees.

Giving Pinot Grigio Another Go

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:30:35 EDT

The grape's popularity has come at a price: plenty of plonk. But great vintages are out there, writes Jay McInerney.

Consumers Split on Gulf Seafood Safety

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:16:31 EDT

Government officials say Gulf seafood cleared for sale has been thoroughly vetted. Whether consumers are buying those assurances �and the fish�remains to be seen.

Mexican Food on the N.J. Boardwalk

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:44:00 EDT

For eight years, the Mexican restaurant has been offering families and couples a spectacular view of the Seaside Heights boardwalk and beach.

Food That's Irresistibly Messy

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:03:34 EDT

The popularity of cooking shows, the eat-local movement and the growth of casual-dining restaurants have reshaped consumers' views of what makes food look appealing.

A Fine Time for Wine

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:55:37 EDT

New York has experienced many golden ages�more than any other city in the world, save perhaps Paris. And right now, we're living in the golden age of wine bars.

Caf� Serves All, Lubavitch Style

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:52:09 EDT

At this strictly kosher, all-dairy restaurant, none of the wait staff are religious Jews, and a few are African-American and Caribbean-American.

'Safety Wine' Around the World

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:03:01 EDT

Sauvignon Blanc has escaped a Chardonnay-type backlash�and it's cropping up everywhere.

Mad About Mooncakes

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:35:42 EDT

It's mooncake season, and each year brings a new crop. From the traditional -- lotus-seed or custard cream -- to chocolate, or even durian, here are a few from this year's batch.

A Farm Feast for 175

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:44:54 EDT

Quail Hill Farm held its annual benefit dinner last weekend, attracting organic farmers, wine makers, artists, surfers, brokers and Alec Baldwin.

Banker Builds a Candy Business in Bits and Pieces

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:13:01 EDT

Anita Zeldin went from banking to building a butter brickle business call East Hampton Edibles.