Posts for July 17, 2008

Sam Mason Thinks Chicago Is the Country’s Best Food TownSam Mason Thinks Chicago Is the Country’s Best Food Town

New York critics are too blood-thirsty.

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And the Replacement Chef for Bocuse d’Or Is…

A New Jersey chef takes the place of Damon Wise.

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Public House Rethinks Its Steam-Pipe-Explosion Party

Maybe the $6 “PipeBomb” drinks and the “Taste Explosion” platter weren't such a great idea.

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Bocuse d’Or Semifinalist Rogers Powell Isn't Worried at AllBocuse d’Or Semifinalist Rogers Powell Isn't Worried at All

An unflappable contestant, ready for action.

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Marcus Samuelsson Out at Merkato 55?

Is Merkato 55 meant to be just a nightclub?

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Macondo’s Outdoor Stools: The Perfect Place for a Frozen Avocado-Mescal Drink!Macondo’s Outdoor Stools: The Perfect Place for a Frozen Avocado-Mescal Drink!

Inside out.Photo: Daniel MaurerMacondo, Rayuela’s new Latin-Spanish restaurant, is already buzzing after just a week in business — last night there was a fifteen-to-twenty minute wait around 9 p.m. Among the many bells and whistles Creme Design has installed in...

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Tables Available at Commerce and Graffiti; the Stanton Social Mostly BookedTables Available at Commerce and Graffiti; the Stanton Social Mostly Booked

It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. Today: Modern American Cuisine.

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The Return of Andrew CarmelliniThe Return of Andrew Carmellini

After leaving A Voce, Andrew Carmellini has plans for his own place.

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Alto Given ‘Wine Spectator’ Grand Award; Pig Roast in the ‘Burg on Sunday

Breads like (an Indian) mom used to make might come to Elettaria, and where that cheese smell is coming from, in today's neighborhood food news.

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Tapas Week: Xicala Beautifies; Bar Carrera Will Open in the VillageTapas Week: Xicala Beautifies; Bar Carrera Will Open in the Village

Xicala is making the best of being next to a construction scene.

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Do Chefs Hate Restaurant Week?

Is it a rare opportunity or a turn-and-burn fleecing?

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Bocuse Board Will Select Replacement Chef Today

Who will step in for Damon Wise?

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Spike from 'Top Chef' Slings Burgers, Richard Chills Beer with NitrogenSpike from 'Top Chef' Slings Burgers, Richard Chills Beer with Nitrogen

And Lisa and Antonia are lovers. JK!

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Hung Huynh Is Among U.S. Bocuse d’Or SemifinalistsHung Huynh Is Among U.S. Bocuse d’Or Semifinalists

Damon Wise of Craft was also given a chance to compete in the culinary version of the Olympics.

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Cavatappo Brand to Expand; Vote for New McDonald’s Jingle

Plus Gotham pizza at Domino's, a nightlife great passes away, and more, in our morning news digest.

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Lia Ices Gets a Googleganger in Lia’s IcesLia Ices Gets a Googleganger in Lia’s Ices

One is an ice and gelato shop; the other is a singer-songwriter.

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Marion’s Continental Returns, But Without Martinis Just YetMarion’s Continental Returns, But Without Martinis Just Yet

After a three-month hiatus, the Bowery favorite reopened last week.

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