Bustelo, Buttermilk and Bins of Meat - The New York Times in 60 Seconds
by Monika Bartyzel (Subscribe to Monika Bartyzel's posts)
Posted Apr 29th 2009 12:00PM
Filed under: In Sixty Seconds
- Writer Alex Witchel sheds -- heh -- lots of love on the benefits of grabbing a doggie bag.
- Mark Bittman explores the wonder of Tuscany's Zuppa Arcidossana soup.
- Exploring Cafe Bustelo from its roots to its bohemian fame.
- Adventures in the supermarket's cheap meat bins from beef chuck deckle to loin chops, and new cuts of beef like Sierra and Petite Tender.
- A look into Cruze Farm's cultured buttermilk -- a beverage that's been relegated to "ingredient" but still features a multitude of perks.
- Yankee Stadium -- good with ballgames, bad with beer selection -- and a look at craft pilsners.
- Buzzed-about restaurant Marea, among other soon-to-open upscale eateries, hopes a little opulence can work despite troubled economic times.
- Anthos Upstairs, Halfsteak, DFF and Per Se's new lounge menu: recession beaters for those who want great food in a more affordable package.
- A review for Michael Ruhlman's "Ratio" -- a great book of technique not suited to beginners.
- Balducci's says goodbye to the Big Apple.
- 'Inoteca Vino, Cucina e Liquori Bar offers oversweet drinks but great grub.
- Tequila, meet hibiscus -- all about Gran Centenario's hibiscus-infused Rosangel elixir.
- Products and gadgets: tasty new butters and super-cool salt slabs.
- Restaurant openings: Brasserie 1605, Chocolate Bar, Anne-Sophie Pic, Clerkenwell, Le Magnifique and Sensing.
- The Times' food calendar: from Austrian Vines to dining and donating.
Tags: buttermilk, coffee, hibiscus tequila, HibiscusTequila, new meat cuts, NewMeatCuts, The New York Times, TheNewYorkTimes, Zuppa Arcidossana, ZuppaArcidossana
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