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Pears, Pierre Gagnaire and Losing the Pie Crust - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

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  • Make sure the Thanksgiving preparations don't turn into an episode of "Hell's Kitchen" by following Mark Bittman's guide of 101 things to prepare in advance.
  • Lose the rolling pin with these homemade dessert suggestions. No fussy pie crust required.
  • "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" -- Melissa Clark challenges her family's traditional chestnut stuffing by cooking up three new stuffing possibilities to see if they can compete.
  • The Pour Blog admits "books about wine are no substitute for drinking wine." But these six book suggestions about wine can help readers better appreciate what they're drinking.
  • 'Tis the season to cook and bake pears.
  • Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is the latest three Michelin-starred to infiltrate the Vegas strip with his first restaurant endeavor in the U.S.

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Wine, Wild Salmon and Worcestershire - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

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Fresh hops. Photo: david.nikonvscanon, Flickr.
  • A guide to beer additive hops, and the differences between what's fresh and dried.
  • The Minimalist makes Bok Choy with Shiitakes and Oyster Sauce.
  • Why do San Francisco residents eat local so fervently, yet drink European wines? Plus: A look at the primo vino locales in the Bay Area.
  • Room for Debate peeks into bento-box culture, wondering what aesthetically pleasing food says about Japan.
  • Michael Bao Huynh may think he's just a businessman, but he's building an empire of Vietnamese-inspired restaurants.
  • Avenue C's Summit Bar serves up classy cocktails with a side of laidback conversation.
  • Free and clear of "Gourmet," Ruth Reichl partakes in a Q&A with the Times.
  • A Good Appetite amps up wild salmon with brown butter cucumbers.
  • Recipe Redux takes a recipe for homemade Worcestershire sauce from 1876 and compares it to modern concoctions.
  • Food and Travel: Restaurateur Terence Conran starts new establishments in London, exploring the food of Charlevoix, Quebec farm country and Singapore's culinary melting pot.
  • Central Park South's Marea offers pricey seafood and atmosphere that's "unfussy, as welcoming as a luxe clubhouse."
  • $25 and Under finds a bunch of notable and classic Manhattan food carts.
  • Food Stuff finds: Kobe-style beef, fresh meats at Chelsea Market and crab apples.
  • New York's openings and closings and food calendar.

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Potatoes, Pies and Portugal - The New York Times in 60 Seconds


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Grumpy potato. Photo: banger1977, Flickr
  • The Cornell-developed Keuka Gold is the prime potato for Orange County, N.Y.'s seasonal changes, plus an outline of upstate's changing potato ways.
  • Pasta gets some historical context and old-world charm with Zanini De Vita and her new "Encyclopedia of Pasta."
  • The Minimalist makes Crisp Nori.
  • With ballpark menus getting fancier by the day, the classic Cracker Jack remains "a do-not-disturb" item.
  • The Temporary Vegetarian makes Sara's Spinach Pie.
  • Douro (DOH-roo) is a wine region in Portugal whose vino is equally good whether cheap or expensive.
  • The popularity of chicken wings has elevated them to a pricey commodity.
  • The British population turned towards pre-processed foods, and no one knew the food crafts, so Alison Parente created the School of Artisan Food.
  • Cookbook icon Charlotte Snyder Turgeon passes away at the age of 97.
  • Cook's Magazine founder Christopher Kimball writes about the demise of Gourmet.
  • A Good Appetite rediscovers calf's liver.
  • Jeff Ford's bread in Madison, Wis., makes its mark with "obscure organic grains that he sources locally and grinds himself."
  • More love for Jen Yates' "Cake Wrecks."
  • Daniel Boulud receives three stars from Michelin.
  • Michael Pollan shares the Rules to Eat By.
  • Food Stuff finds: strangely flavored cannoli, MIL Kimchi and the best Broadway bites.
  • Restaurants: Daniel Boulud's sausage spot, DBGB, dishes "perfectly cooked food," East Village's Luke's Lobster is minimalist, like a "wiener hut" and The Financial District's Cowgirl Seahorse serves up adequate American food and fun.
  • New York's openings and closings, calendar and benefits.

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L.L. Bean, Brooklyn and Bells - The New York Times in 60 Seconds


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Fried chicken.
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  • Fried chicken goes international, from Creole to Korean kitchens.
  • L.L. Bean heiress Linda L. Bean gets ready to mass market Maine lobsters and end Canadian lobster dependence.
  • A look at "Top Chef" hostess Padma Lakshmi's Sunday routine.
  • Jewish delis are suffering from waning popularity, and those that are left struggle to keep the meaty magic alive.
  • The end of Gourmet magazine after almost 70 years, and those mourning its demise.
  • The dangers of E. Coli and pre-ground beef, and the story of Stephanie Smith.
  • When cooking becomes boring, A Good Appetite suggests playing "cupboard roulette."
  • The Minimalist makes a crustless, Pan-Baked Lemon-Almond Tart.
  • Joining old Italian pros as they chop, stew and jar plum tomatoes in prime autumn tradition.
  • Cooking with Dexter finally learns the artificial flavor of the fast food beneath the golden arches.
  • Rogacki is "a temple devoted" to Berlin deli fare, in West Berlin, Germany.
  • Restaurant: After 10 years, Brooklyn's Saul has only gotten better, Queens' Engeline is a rare slice of Filipino fare and the Lower East Side's Ten Bells mixes wine and charcuterie.
  • Food Stuff finds R.W. Apple Jr.'s new book, SoHo crepes and Saratoga chips.
  • New York's openings and closings and food calendar.

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Figs, Fishing and Fast Food - The New York Times in 60 Seconds

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Figs. Photo:
Rubber Slippers in Italy, Flickr.
  • Autumn baking leads A Good Appetite to fig tarts, tomato éclairs and ratatouille.
  • Hot food carts and trucks like Schnitzel & Things score more cred after nabbing Vendy Awards at the fifth annual cook-off.
  • A dip in the cold Maine waters with Barb Scully, a local fisherwoman.
  • The Temporary Vegetarian finds orzotto to be easier to work with than risotto.
  • GoMobo cuts the line and alleviates the food-gathering irks of office lunches with their order-ahead system.
  • Before modern fast food, there were the quick pepperoni rolls of West Virginia coal country.
  • Digging into Kevin Zraly and his "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course."
  • San Francisco's Flour + Water boasts sophisticated Italian flavors.
  • After years of critics espousing its virtues, Riesling has finally earned its spot in the U.S. wine market.
  • Three years ago, Judith Jones (Julia Child's editor) started raising her own cattle for steak.
  • Serving up fresh fare in school lunches is ideal, but it means a lot more than bringing quality ingredients into old and neglected school kitchens.
  • The Minimalist makes roasted sweet potato salad.
  • Restaurants: The meatpacking district's Standard Grill suffers some dining hiccups but is still a solid food experience, the Village's Joseph Leonard has "flashes of daylight" in otherwise so-so fare and Brooklyn's Bark Hot Dogs rests between chic eats and fast food.
  • Food Stuff finds savory and sweet baked goods, simple jams and a Chilean food store.
  • New York's openings and closings and dining calendar.

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