Serious Eats: New York
This Week in 'New York Times' Food News
Beer Respect: Quality craft beer abounds in New York, but too often it comes with bad food, or is served by clueless staff.
It's All About the Swizzle: These drinks are not shaken or stirred, but rather " swizzled with a genuine swizzle stick, snapped off a tree native to the Caribbean."
No Cocktails in Rome: "The Italian people don't go to restaurants to drink." Hard liquor is enjoyed after the meal, not before.
Cheap Chains: Midprice chains are trying to lure customers with deep discounts, but these tactics might hurt the restaurants in the long run.
Not Drinking on the Job: Staying sober is a challenge in the booze-soaked hospitality industry.
One Star: That's what Frank Bruni gives Spice Market in the Meatpacking District, which has gotten sloppy since it received three stars from Amanda Hesser.
Beekeepers Ball: On Monday night at Water Taxi Beach, all sorts of bee fans came out to celebrate bees and fight to legalize beekeeping in New York City.
A Good Biryani: Great biryani is hard to find in New York, but a few places take the South Asian rice dish seriously.
Bklyn Larder: The new shop on Flatbush Avenue sells prepared food that you would be proud to serve.
Bold Gin: Gin with swagger goes well with tonic.
Weekend in Long Island: The book "Long Island Wine Country" can help you plan a wine tasting excursion.