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- In search of the best burger, the Times talks to a slew of gourmet chefs about the recipe for patty perfection.
- The Jets and the Sharks aren't the only ones busy with turf wars -- old-school food vendors are battling a growing onslaught of gourmet street fare on the streets of New York. To top that off, six have been arrested on permit-fraud charges.
- Move over foie gras -- seal meat, served in Montreal, is the food world's latest faux pas.
- Restaurants in France breathe a sigh of relief as the meal tax falls from a whopping 19.6 percent to the more reasonable 5.5 percent.
- Beans and rice, as seen through the eyes of Joe Quintana, executive chef at Rosa Mexicano.
- "Twelfth Night" fans rejoice: Central Park's Delacorte Theater now offers a whole realm of food beyond the usual pretzels and hot dogs.
- The Minimalist makes some flavored oils.
- A prominent wine critic's description of South African wines as having tasting notes similar to burnt rubber has sparked controversy in the wine world.
- The Fancy Food Show serves up everything from artisanal honey to whole wheat cheese sticks, while the Unfancy Food Show loves kimchi and jerky.
- Beer and cocktails are no longer separate entities on the bar menu. They're two parts of a whole new world of mixed drinks.
- A new study shows that consumers aren't always swayed by the assumed allure of higher prices.
- Restaurants: TriBeCa's Bar Artisanal's only lure is cheese; Brooklyn's Diner offers classic food with "charm and skill;" San Francisco's Outerlands is a cozy nook with delicious food; and Chicago's Michael and Louise's Hopleaf Bar boasts one impressive beer menu.
- Recipe: Mediterranean Vegetable Pie.
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