'New York Times' Dining Roundup

Posted by Hannah Howard, December 10, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Great Meals for Two, Under $100: Frank Bruni eats out without breaking the bank and rhapsodizes about cheap meals.

Bottom Up: A good wine list should offer thoughtful and exciting choices at every price level.

Discount Lobster: Why eat sardines when you can eat lobster? Lobster prices are the cheapest they've been in 25 years.

Persimmons: Persimmons are getting their 15 minutes of fame in the markets and in seasonal salads. Their autumnal orange-red skins and orange flesh are beautiful.

Cold Turkey on Dining Out: Americans are trying to save money by cooking at home.

Three Stars: That's what Frank Bruni gives to Corton, where chef Paul Liebrandt "calms down and wises up."

Cheap Thrill: Reasonably priced restaurants can, and often do, serve delicious and thrilling food.

For Cooks Who Collect and Share: Books, tools, and toys for do-it-yourselfers.

Delicately Etched Chocolates: Eric Girerd, a French chocolatier and owner of L’Atelier du Chocolat, has introduced lush marrons glacés for the season.

Fondue is Back: Find it in the new Cave des Fondus on Prince Street or at Simply Fondue in the Atlas Park mall in Queens.

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