Tri-Tip: Mark Bittman on the merits of "this ultra-thick, nicely marbled, strongly flavored steak."

Cutting Back: The "underappreciated" half-bottle, perfect for those scaling back their nightly wine glass count.

On the Block: Previewing what's up for bid at next week's city auction of items from Tavern on the Green.

Cooking with Dexter: "So many kitchens now are over-accessorized to the point of vulgarity," writes Pete Wells, finding that he prefers life without a toaster oven.

Michael Pollan's new rules for eating, where to eat during 36 hours in New York, and more.

New Rules from Michael Pollan: On the Well blog, an interview with the writer, who follows up his now-famous maxim "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants" with 64 more rules for sensible eating.

36 Hours in NYC: The Times's itinerary includes stops at Bar Boulud, The Standard Grill, Economy Candy, the Chocolate Room, Marea, and Little Branch. (Bring the AmEx Gold.)

Sunday Routine: Thomas S. Kaplan, president of the Board at the 92nd Street Y, starts his Sundays by making his children's favorite "Papa's Special Eggs" and grinds Ethiopian coffee.

"Cavemen": New York urbanites replicating the fitness and nutritional regimens of our earliest ancestors—meat feasts, long fasts, and cardio-heavy workouts.