This Weekend in 'New York Times' Food News

Posted by Hannah Howard, January 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Superb, Expensive Beer: Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien, an unfiltered, unpasteurized, limited-edition ale brewed in Switzerland is exceptionally pricey and exceptionally delicious.

The First Chinese 3 Star Michelin Chef: Chan Yan-tak had left the kitchen to be a stay-at-home dad when in 2002 the Four Seasons began looking for a master Cantonese chef. Now, he's made history.

Absinthe Abound: The clear-green liquor used to be available only on the black market, but nowadays its exclusivity factor has faded.

Detox Cocktails: If you’re going to have a drink anyway, why not have a drink that’s good for you?

The 10 Best New Restaurants of 2008: Frank Bruni's favorite spots.

The “Anti-Energy” Drink: Drank's slogan is “Slow Your Roll.” Chic or shameful?

Mixer Ethics: I am a registered nurse three days a week at a hospital and a bartender one day a week at a country club. I am about to launch an all-natural, premium margarita mix and want to include on the label that it is endorsed by a nurse — me. Ethical?"

The Four-Year-Old Cook: Dexter is savvy in the kitchen and knows where his ingredients come from.

Forbidden Nonfruit: A childhood devoid of junk food breeds certain cravings. Like Cool Whip.

Juicy, Mellow Wine on Sale: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Arboreto has been price-cut for the rest of January at Winesby.com.

West 70s: Long gone are the days when theUpper West Side seemed to have too few worthwhile restaurants.

Travel: The Mexican village of Puerto Morelos is teeming with eclectic eateries; 36 hours in Maui; 100 readers comment on the best airport restaurants.

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